Consultant Dermatologist

Job title:

Consultant Dermatologist

Company

NHS

Job description

This is an exciting opportunity for two whole time equivalent Consultant Dermatologists to join the established and innovative Dermatology team at Chelsea and Westminster NHS Foundation Trust. We are looking to appoint two enthusiastic and forward-thinking Dermatologists to join an evolving dynamic department. The posts can be considered as full time or part time positions and the postholders will be expected to work across both the hospital sites, Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex Hospital.The appointees will be required to offer the appropriate level of skills in general Dermatology whilst expertise in a sub-specialist areas would also be desirable.Applicants must possess MRCP or equivalent, be fully registered with the GMC and hold a licence to practice. Applicants must have entry on the GMC Specialist Register for Dermatology via CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of the interview date).Interview Panel Date: Thursday 6th March (West Middlesex University Hospital site).Main duties of the jobThe department provides a full clinical dermatology service for nearly one million people locally, regionally and nationally providing general as well as highly specialist MDT services. The service has also developed an award winning and innovative Teledermatology service which it continues to grow and develop.The post holder will work closely with the existing consultant team to provide a wide range of dermatology services in partnership with primary care colleagues. The successful candidate will share the day-to-day management of the department with the existing clinicians, including holding a joint responsibility across the consultant body for category B, low frequency on – calls.About usWe provide services from two main hospitals, Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital, and a number of clinics across London and the South-East. We have nearly 7,000 members of staff that are PROUD to Carefor nearly one million people. Both hospitals provide full clinical services, including full maternity, emergency and children’s, in addition to a range of community-based services across London, such as award-winning sexual health and HIV clinics.We’re one of the best preforming Trusts in the country. We’re also one of the top trusts to work for – our staff say they’re engaged, motivated, and would recommend us as a place to work and receive treatment.Our Trust has been rated by the Care Quality Commission as ‘Good’ in all five of the main domains of safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led, giving an us overall rating of ‘Good’. We’ve also been awarded an ‘Outstanding’ rating for ‘use of resources’ by an NHS Improvement inspection.Our facilities are some of the best in the country. We have been investing around £10 million a year in our estate. We are currently spending £25 million on expanding our adult and neonatal critical care facilities at Chelsea and Westminster and redevelopment of our children’s unit at West Middlesex – in partnership with our charity, CW+ and generous donors.Date posted10 March 2025Pay schemeHospital medical and dental staffGradeConsultantSalaryDepending on experience per annum (pro-rata for part time)ContractPermanentWorking patternFull-time, Part-timeReference number289-SCD-CON-0402Job locationsCross Site – Chelsea Hospital and West Middlesex HospitalLondonIsleworth and FulhamSW10 9NHJob descriptionJob responsibilities1.1 The post holder must adhere to the standards outlined by the GMC for Good Medical Practice.1.2 Develop and maintain the competencies required to carry out the duties required of the post specifically development of the departments Patch Testing specialist service and TENs service. This can be achieved via CPD and supported by Study Leave1.3 Ensure prompt attendance at agreed direct clinical care Programmed Activities.1.4 Ensure patients are involved in decisions about their care and to respond to their views.1.5 Demonstrate, model and encourage Trust Values at all times to all patients and staff.Please refer to our detailed job description for more information Job descriptionJob responsibilities1.1 The post holder must adhere to the standards outlined by the GMC for Good Medical Practice.1.2 Develop and maintain the competencies required to carry out the duties required of the post specifically development of the departments Patch Testing specialist service and TENs service. This can be achieved via CPD and supported by Study Leave1.3 Ensure prompt attendance at agreed direct clinical care Programmed Activities.1.4 Ensure patients are involved in decisions about their care and to respond to their views.1.5 Demonstrate, model and encourage Trust Values at all times to all patients and staff.Please refer to our detailed job description for more informationPerson SpecificationEducation and QualificationsEssential

• oMBChB / MB BS
• oMRCP/ FRCP
• oPast record of academic achievement. Publications.
• oOn specialist register (or within 6 months of CCST at interview)

Desirable

• oMD/PhD
• oBSc
• oManagement qualification
• oTeaching qualification

ExperienceEssential

• oWide and in-depth training in Dermatology/General Medicine.
• oEstablished record in Patch Testing/Allergy related Dermatology
• oEstablished record in Dermatology education
• oProven track record in innovation, service improvement and system redesign
• oExperience in teledermatology

Skills and KnowledgeEssential

• Organisational skills
• Problem solving skills
• Inter-personal skills
• Ability to apply managerial & professional theory, Ensure the educational requirements of juniors are met
• Leadership
• Interest in and up to date knowledge of research
• Negotiation skills
• Team building skills, Demonstrate use of initiative
• Report writing skills, and presentation skills
• IT skills and computer literacy

AptitudeEssential

• oMotivated – able to motivate others
• oFlexible
• oObjective
• oAssertive
• oMeet on-call commitments
• oDemonstration of commitment to the Directorate and the Trusts.

Person SpecificationEducation and QualificationsEssential

• oMBChB / MB BS
• oMRCP/ FRCP
• oPast record of academic achievement. Publications.
• oOn specialist register (or within 6 months of CCST at interview)

Desirable

• oMD/PhD
• oBSc
• oManagement qualification
• oTeaching qualification

ExperienceEssential

• oWide and in-depth training in Dermatology/General Medicine.
• oEstablished record in Patch Testing/Allergy related Dermatology
• oEstablished record in Dermatology education
• oProven track record in innovation, service improvement and system redesign
• oExperience in teledermatology

Skills and KnowledgeEssential

• Organisational skills
• Problem solving skills
• Inter-personal skills
• Ability to apply managerial & professional theory, Ensure the educational requirements of juniors are met
• Leadership
• Interest in and up to date knowledge of research
• Negotiation skills
• Team building skills, Demonstrate use of initiative
• Report writing skills, and presentation skills
• IT skills and computer literacy

AptitudeEssential

• oMotivated – able to motivate others
• oFlexible
• oObjective
• oAssertive
• oMeet on-call commitments
• oDemonstration of commitment to the Directorate and the Trusts.

Expected salary

Location

Isleworth, Greater London – Fulham, South West London

Job date

Wed, 12 Mar 2025 08:47:05 GMT

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