Locum Dermatology Consultant with Cancer interest

Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust

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Job summary

Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust requires a dynamic and forward thinking Locum Consultant to join the Dermatology team predominantly at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Woolwich (QEH) site. The vacancy is for a full time Locum Consultant, but applications from those wishing to work less than full time are welcome. The post includes clinics in a newly established Community Dermatology Service based at centres in Bexley and Greenwich. In addition at QEH there will be clinics in adult/paediatric general Dermatology and skin cancer as well as skin surgery lists.

Main duties of the job

Provide high quality Dermatology care in out-patient clinics and perform high quality surgery within the appropriate level of
Attend required MDT and CPD events
Perform regular ward rounds with clinical There is no out of hours on call commitment but the Dermatology team are closely involved in the care of in-patients where needed.
Provide high quality support to GP colleagues in hospital and
Provide leadership to the department, encouraging development of services with colleagues both in and outside the organisation.

About us

Our people are our greatest asset. When we feel supported and happy at work, this positivity reaches those very people we are here for, the patients. Engaged employees perform at their best and our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) initiatives contribute to cultivate a culture of engagement. We have four staff networks, a corporate EDI Team and a suite of programmes and events which aim to insert the 5 aspirations:

Improving representation at senior levels of staff with disabilities, from black, Asian, and ethnic minorities background, identify as LGBTQ+ and women, through improved recruitment and leadership development
Widening access (anchor institution) and employability
Improving the experience of staff with disability
Improving the EDI literacy and confidence of trust staff through training and development
Making equalities mainstream

Date posted

03 April 2024

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£88,364 to £119,133 a year per annum

Contract

Locum

Duration

9 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

197-AA-3523F

Job locations

Queen Elizabeth Site

Stadium Road

Woolwich

SE18 4QH

Job description

Job responsibilities

The job plan is anticipated to contain 10 Programmed Activities per week on average to be carried out at QE sites which include community facilities in Greenwich and Bexley. This is an outline programme

and you will be expected to discuss and agree a detailed job plan including your personal and professional objectives with your Clinical Director within 3 months of your start date.

The job plan will be negotiated between the consultant and his/her clinical director at least annually. The initial job plan for this post is planned to be:

Job description

Job responsibilities

and you will be expected to discuss and agree a detailed job plan including your personal and professional objectives with your Clinical Director within 3 months of your start date.

The job plan will be negotiated between the consultant and his/her clinical director at least annually. The initial job plan for this post is planned to be:

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

MBBS or equivalent
MRCP
GMC registration and hold a License to Practice
On the GMC specialist register for Dermatology or hold CCT in Dermatology or be within six months of obtaining CCT at date of interview or equivalent experience.

Desirable

MSc, MD, PhD

Clinical Experience

Essential

General Dermatology
Skin cancer
Skin cancer MDT
Dermatological surgery

Desirable

Record of at least 6 months experience of skin cancer work under a 2 week wait referral pathway

Clinical Audit

Essential

Thorough understanding of medical audit
Undertaken and completed audits

Desirable

Experience as audit lead

Teaching Experience

Essential

Experience of postgraduate/ undergraduate/interdisciplinary teaching

Desirable

Higher qualification in medical education
Evidence of having developed novel educational methods or courses
Evidence of training and experience as an educational supervisor

Management & Administrative Experience

Essential

Understand NHS funding arrangements
Evidence of contribution to service development or improvement

Desirable

Higher qualifications in managemen

Research Experience

Essential

Understand the principles of research

Desirable

Experience in clinical research with a higher research degree
Publications
Willingness to participate and contribute with any ongoing and new clinical research in the department

Other Attributes

Essential

Ability to establish a good professional relationship with colleagues
Effective communicator and team player
Credibility, probity and integrity

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

MBBS or equivalent
MRCP
GMC registration and hold a License to Practice
On the GMC specialist register for Dermatology or hold CCT in Dermatology or be within six months of obtaining CCT at date of interview or equivalent experience.

Desirable

MSc, MD, PhD

Clinical Experience

Essential

General Dermatology
Skin cancer
Skin cancer MDT
Dermatological surgery

Desirable

Record of at least 6 months experience of skin cancer work under a 2 week wait referral pathway

Clinical Audit

Essential

Thorough understanding of medical audit
Undertaken and completed audits

Desirable

Experience as audit lead

Teaching Experience

Essential

Experience of postgraduate/ undergraduate/interdisciplinary teaching

Desirable

Higher qualification in medical education
Evidence of having developed novel educational methods or courses
Evidence of training and experience as an educational supervisor

Management & Administrative Experience

Essential

Understand NHS funding arrangements
Evidence of contribution to service development or improvement

Desirable

Higher qualifications in managemen

Research Experience

Essential

Understand the principles of research

Desirable

Experience in clinical research with a higher research degree
Publications
Willingness to participate and contribute with any ongoing and new clinical research in the department

Other Attributes

Essential

Ability to establish a good professional relationship with colleagues
Effective communicator and team player
Credibility, probity and integrity

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).