Locum Consultant Dermatologist

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

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Job summary

We are seeking an enthusiastic Consultant Dermatologist to join our Dermatology Team. This is initially a fixed 6PA post for 12 months.

The successful candidate will join an established team of 17 Consultants. There is support from 1 Associate Specialist, 4 Specialty doctors and specialist dermatology nurses including 2 skin cancer specialist nurses and 2 paediatric specialist dermatology nurses.

The department also has 1 SPR, 2 clinical fellows and 1 VTS trainee. Services available include day case surgery, paediatric dermatology, phototherapy, photodynamic therapy, patch testing and iontophoresis.

Specialist Joint Leg Ulcer, Vulval and Male Genital Dermatoses clinics are held and we have an outreach Plastic Surgery service from the Royal Free Hospital.

The post-holder will work with colleagues to support and develop Dermatology services for the local population.

You will be based across at no more than 2 hospital sites within the trust which include Watford General, Hemel Hempstead and St Albans City Hospitals.

Informal visits are encouraged and should be arranged through Dr Kapila Batta, Dermatology Clinical Lead, Tel: 01923 217139 or via kbatta@nhs.net

Interview date: TBC

Main duties of the job

This post is for a fixed term consultant in Dermatology initially for 6 months. Encouragement will be given to the development of special clinical interests within dermatology.

Dermatology duties (general)

These posts will attract 6 programmed activities but any part-time posts with be considered.

Outpatient Clinic - general dermatology and 2WWs Morning and afternoon clinics usually run for four hours. The usual clinic profile is 5-6 news and 8 follow ups

Minor surgery sessions-Usually 6 cases in 3-4-hour session depending on complexity

MDT -fortnightly attendance at skin cancer
Teledermatology sessions

Each weekday, a consultant dermatologist triages referrals on e-RS through our referral and assessment service. Referrals, most with attached photographs may be returned with advice, booked directly to surgery or clinic. These sessions will be shared with the other consultants. Usually, 20-30 cases will be triaged in a 4-hour session

It is expected that this post will at SACH, but other combinations of sites will be considered depending on agreement with applicant

On call duties Dermatology

The post-holder will not be expected to take part in any on call service on weekends/evenings but will share rota for ward/A and E referrals 9 until 5pm during weekdays

About us

There has never been a more exciting time to join West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust!

The Trust is in line to receive government funding for major redevelopment works with construction due to start on new buildings in 2024. Plans include a new building at Watford General Hospital to house all clinical services with our hospitals at Hemel Hempstead and St Albans being refurbished throughout with some new buildings.

But our redevelopment is not just about new buildings. Each of our three hospitals will have a clearer role and a higher level of specialist care. This is a unique chance to be at the forefront of national efforts to transform how healthcare is provided for local people. Our hugely experienced project team of senior clinicians, architects, planners and construction experts have shaped our plans which embrace the latest best practice, including advances in design and digital healthcare.

The Trust is delighted to have recently been awarded Teaching Hospital status in recognition of its wide and well-renowned role in educating doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals. We have recently opened a multi-storey car park at Watford General Hospital.

We encourage and welcome people with disabilities. If you need help, please ask.

We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment

Date posted

20 September 2023

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£88,364 to £119,133 a year London Fringe £149 per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

360-A-4587-A

Job locations

Dermatology

Vicarage Road

Watford

WD18 0HB

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached JD for detailed main responsibilities pertaining to the advertised post.

The Trust provides Dermatology services at Watford General Hospital (WGH), Hemel Hempstead Hospital (HHH) and St Albans City Hospital (SACH). There are 17 substantive consultants and 1 locum consultants, totalling 9 WTEs employed by the Trust. There is also support from 1 Associate specialist, 4 Specialty doctors, 2 skin cancer specialist nurses, 2 paediatric specialist dermatology nurses and 15 general specialist dermatology nurses. The department also has 1 SPR, 2 clinical fellows and 1 VTS trainee (shared with GU medicine)

The Trust have agreed a proposal for up to 1PA of SPA time/week to be worked flexibly.

This change in in line with the Trusts flexible working agenda and recognition of the

enormous contribution that this group of staff continue to provide to our staff and patients.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached JD for detailed main responsibilities pertaining to the advertised post.

The Trust have agreed a proposal for up to 1PA of SPA time/week to be worked flexibly.

This change in in line with the Trusts flexible working agenda and recognition of the

enormous contribution that this group of staff continue to provide to our staff and patients.

Person Specification

Your application will be scored against the PS

Essential

Please see attached JD

Person Specification

Your application will be scored against the PS

Essential

Please see attached JD

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

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