Consultant Dermatologist
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Job summary
The Dermatology department in Brighton has a high patient throughput of 34,000 consultations per annum. Approximately 16,000 new patients & 18,000 follow ups are seen with 2,600 minor procedures conducted in the dermatology day-case theatres and minor treatment rooms. There are specialist clinics for patients with Psoriasis, Eczema Melanoma, Immunosuppressed skin surveillance, Paediatric dermatology, Vulval disease, Hair and Scalp disorders, Psychodermatology, Teledermatology, and Hidradenitis Suppurativa. A phototherapy unit provides a full range of treatments include narrowband TLO1, PUVA treatment, and hand/foot PUVA. Skin Cancer forms a large proportion of the Dermatology workload in Brighton and Sussex. Most of our consultants have regular two week wait clinics and operating lists. We have two purpose built daycase theatres as well as minor ops treatment rooms in outpatients.
Clinics are 4 hours, with 3.5 hours of patient consultations and 30 minutes immediate clinic administration. We allocate 1 hour per clinic for subsequent clinic admin. Clinics at non-base sites are reduced to allow for travel time. 30 minutes of admin time are allocated for a surgical list.
Main duties of the job
The clinical duties of the post include the following:
- These posts are aimed at general Dermatologists with opportunities to develop a special area of interest; we would particularly welcome one applicant to develop a special interest in Paediatric Dermatology or MDT Lead. The clinical duties are predominantly outpatient based consultations, with daycase theatre lists for those who are interested. The post holder will be expected to take part in the Monday-Friday in office hours on call rota offering supervision to the acute hospitals (Royal Sussex County Hospital and Princess Royal Hospital). Supervising specialty registrars, general practitioner speciality doctors, trainees, physician associates and nurses is a core part of the consultant role in our department
- The appointee is expected to be committed to the improvement of quality of clinical care and to participate in incident reporting, risk management and safety, quality and performance clinical governance meetings.
- The appointee will be expected to actively participate in audit including all relevant audits set out in the Trust's Audit Plan.
- The post holder will be expected to participate in clinical teaching of undergraduate and junior medical staff within their Supporting Professional Activities (SPA) as required by the Clinical Unit. The Brighton and Sussex Medical School, which opened in 2003, will present opportunities for participation in undergraduate education.
About us
At UHSussex we're proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK's largest acute Trusts, we're a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.
Improving lives: We are a vibrant and inclusive organisation, with hardworking, talented and dedicated individuals, who work together towards a common goal, to always put our Patient First. Our mission is summed up by our 'where better never stops' motto and no matter the role at UHSussex, you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex. We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our wellbeing programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
Build a career with us: As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
Details
Date posted
29 August 2023
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Consultant
Salary
£93,666 to £126,281 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
MWBGHCONDERM-115
Job locations
Brighton General Hospital
Elm Grove
Brighton
BN2 3EW
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)
Address
Brighton General Hospital
Elm Grove
Brighton
BN2 3EW
Employer's website
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