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Locum Consultant Dermatologist

On-site in Oxford·Full-time·Added 2 days ago (last checked 28 Oct)

Our summary

Work mode
On-site, Oxford
Contract
Full-time
Experience
Senior level
Closing date
Apply by Tuesday 10 November

Skills

Requirements

What we're looking for

  • CCST / CCT or registration on GMC Specialist Register in Dermatology OR within 6 months of achieving CCT at the time of interview OR CESR
  • Higher medical degree e.g. PhD or MD submitted or awarded
  • General training in Dermatology to consultant level or equivalent
  • High level of competence in diagnosis & management of skin cancer including use of dermoscopy
  • Competence and high standard in skin cancer surgery and use of biologic therapy
  • Evidence of ability to make decisions at consultant level and to manage complex clinical problems.
  • Excellent leadership skills. Evidence of ability to lead a clinical team at the level of a consultant in a teaching hospital demonstrating accountability for quality of care, financial controls and efficient management of workforce
  • Effective administrative and time management skills. Training in clinical management
  • Evidence of significant contribution to successful teamwork
  • Good spoken and written English. Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills
  • Experience of formal and informal contributions to teaching and training.
  • Evidence of effective and sustained contribution to clinical governance, clinical risk management and clinical audit activities. Ability to work within clinical governance guidelines
  • Track record of publications in peer reviewed journals
  • Full GMC registration and licence to practise

Nice to have

  • Management qualification.
  • Education qualification
  • Education qualification
  • Driving licence

The role

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Consultant Dermatologist to join our highly regarded Dermatology Department. As a regional centre for dermatology and skin cancer care, we provide specialist and general dermatology services to a large and diverse patient population, supported by exceptional facilities and a strong multidisciplinary team. The total workload is 10 PAs and you will be based at the Churchill Hospital, Oxford but may be required to support clinical activity at other clinics.

This role offers the opportunity to develop your clinical interests within a department that combines high-quality patient care, teaching, research and service innovation. You will join an experienced team of consultants, specialist nurses, trainees and allied health professionals, working in a supportive environment that encourages collaboration, professional development and continuous improvement

With increasing demand for dermatology services across the region, this is a chance to help shape the future of the specialty while contributing to one of the UK's leading teaching hospital trusts.

Care to join us…?

What you'll do

As a Consultant Dermatologist, you will provide expert clinical care across a broad range of dermatology services, including general dermatology, vulval dermatology and leg ulcer clinics. Working within a consultant-led service, you will deliver high-quality care for both outpatient and inpatient populations while supporting the continued development of specialist services.

You will:

  • Deliver consultant-led dermatology clinics and specialist services.
  • Participate in the dermatology on-call rota and Advice and Guidance service.
  • Support the education, supervision and development of dermatology trainees and junior doctors.
  • Contribute to clinical governance, audit, quality improvement and service development initiatives.
  • Participate in teaching and training within a leading teaching hospital environment.
  • Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary colleagues and primary care partners to deliver outstanding patient-centred care.
  • Help drive innovation and service improvements to meet the evolving needs of patients across the region.

Joining our team means becoming part of a department with an outstanding reputation for dermatology, skin cancer care, education and research, backed by modern facilities and a shared commitment to delivering exceptional patient outcomes.

Essential criteria

  • MRCP or equivalent

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

About Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Industry
Health and social care

In their own words

About the company & team

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury. 

Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community.  We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence, and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence. These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the OUH YouTube channel.

In 2023 NHS England launched its first sexual safety charter, and our Trust proudly signed it. We pledge zero tolerance for inappropriate sexual behaviour and commit to the ten core principles Oxford University Hospitals promotes a safe, respectful hiring environment. If you want to make a difference with us, come and join our team. Together, we will uphold the highest standards of care and professionalism. 

Additional information

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