Job summary
Applications are invited for the post of a full time (10 PAs) Locum Consultant Dermatologist at University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
An exciting opportunity exists for an enthusiastic Dermatology Consultant to join our team. The post will be for a fixed term of 12 months to cover maternity leave. The post holder will be expected to have experience in diagnosing and managing all aspects of general dermatology with an emphasis on skin cancer. Training in Mohs surgery would be desirable but not essential.
CV required with application.
Main duties of the job
The post is based at University College Hospital where there is a dedicated dermatology outpatient department including full surgical facilities.
All candidates must be on the Specialist Register with the GMC or be within 6 months of obtaining their CCT at the time of interview.
General enquiries about this post should be directed to either the Dermatology Clinical Lead, Dr Claire Martyn-Simmons, or the Medical Specialties General manager, Mhairi Irvine.
About us
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:
- University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
- National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
- Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
- University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
- Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
- University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
- The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
- University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
At UCLH, we have a real 'One Team' ethos, and our values - safety, kindness, teamwork and improving, are central to the way we work. This is supported by our staff, who voted us as the #1 NHS Acute Trust to work for in the whole of England.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information regarding the main responsibilities of the role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information regarding the main responsibilities of the role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Person Specification
Professional Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration.
- Membership of the Royal College of Physicians
- Entry on the GMC specialist register or within 6 months of attainment of CCT in dermatology
Desirable
- Higher degree (PhD, MD or equivalent)
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Comprehensive clinical training in General Medical conditions
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Comprehensive specialist clinical training in general dermatology diagnostic and treatments
- Comprehensive training in 2WW skin cancer clinics
- Comprehensive training in managing acute dermatological conditions
Desirable
- Mohs fellowship trained
- Experience of Teledermatology
Audit Management & IT
Essential
- Experience in Leadership roles
- Experience of audit with service improvement outcomes
- Understanding of the clinical Governance framework of the NHS and its application
Research. Teaching Skill & Experience
Essential
- Involvement in undergraduate / postgraduate teaching
- Experience of supervising junior medical staff within Dermatology.
- Research experience
Person Specification
Professional Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration.
- Membership of the Royal College of Physicians
- Entry on the GMC specialist register or within 6 months of attainment of CCT in dermatology
Desirable
- Higher degree (PhD, MD or equivalent)
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Comprehensive clinical training in General Medical conditions
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Comprehensive specialist clinical training in general dermatology diagnostic and treatments
- Comprehensive training in 2WW skin cancer clinics
- Comprehensive training in managing acute dermatological conditions
Desirable
- Mohs fellowship trained
- Experience of Teledermatology
Audit Management & IT
Essential
- Experience in Leadership roles
- Experience of audit with service improvement outcomes
- Understanding of the clinical Governance framework of the NHS and its application
Research. Teaching Skill & Experience
Essential
- Involvement in undergraduate / postgraduate teaching
- Experience of supervising junior medical staff within Dermatology.
- Research experience
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.
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
