Consultant Dermatologist: Sponsorship Available
Job Title: Consultant Dermatologist
Employer: Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust
Job Type: Full-time
Location: Torquay, United Kingdom
Salary/Rate: 105,504 to 139,882 £ / Year
UK Visa Sponsorship: Available
Description
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Provide specialist dermatology services at Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, supporting inpatient and outpatient care.
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Deliver dermatology consultations, inpatient referral assessments and teledermatology advice to GPs.
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Contribute to the development and improvement of local dermatology services.
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Work collaboratively with community dermatology providers, neighbouring NHS trusts and healthcare commissioners.
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Participate in multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings and support the supervision of the wider dermatology team.
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Contract: Permanent, full-time position covering 10 programmed activities (PAs), equivalent to approximately 40 hours per week.
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Location: Dorchester, Dorset, United Kingdom.
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Salary: £113,565–£150,569 per annum.
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Working arrangements: No out-of-hours on-call commitment; part-time and annualised working arrangements may be considered.
Responsibilities
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Provide specialist dermatology consultations for inpatients and outpatients.
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Assess, diagnose and manage a wide range of skin conditions.
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Respond to inpatient dermatology referrals and provide appropriate clinical advice.
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Deliver electronic Advice and Guidance services, including teledermatology support for GPs.
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Participate in weekly multidisciplinary team meetings.
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Supervise and support multidisciplinary colleagues within the dermatology department.
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Help develop and maintain effective working relationships with community providers and neighbouring trusts.
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Contribute to service planning, clinical governance, audits and research.
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Support teaching, training and continuing professional development.
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Help improve patient access, service quality and clinical outcomes.
Requirements
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Full registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) and a current licence to practise.
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Inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register in Dermatology, or eligibility through a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) within six months of interview or the Portfolio Pathway.
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Appropriate higher medical or surgical qualification.
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At least four years of supervised training in a dermatology specialist registrar programme or equivalent.
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Experience demonstrating readiness to manage the responsibilities of a consultant in a district general hospital.
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Strong clinical and specialist dermatology skills.
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Evidence of leadership, teamworking and service development.
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Knowledge of clinical governance, clinical audit and research principles.
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Appropriate management, organisational and strategic planning skills.
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Experience in teaching and training medical professionals.
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
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Must meet relevant NHS pre-employment and Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) requirements.
Benefits
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Competitive annual salary of £113,565–£150,569.
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Skilled Worker visa sponsorship applications are welcome and will be considered, subject to eligibility.
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Permanent employment within an established NHS foundation trust.
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No routine out-of-hours on-call commitment.
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Potential flexibility through part-time or annualised working arrangements.
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Opportunities for professional development, teaching, research and clinical leadership.
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Opportunity to contribute to dermatology service development and improved patient care.
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Collaborative working environment with specialist dermatology professionals and multidisciplinary teams.
How to Apply;
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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