Consultant - Dermatologist

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

We are seeking an enthusiastic Consultant Dermatologist to join our Dermatology Team. This is a 10 PA full-time post, but any part-time post will be considered. The successful candidate will join an established team of 19 Consultants, supported by 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, 3 clinical fellows, and 1 VTS trainee. Services available include day case surgery, paediatric dermatology, phototherapy, photodynamic therapy, patch testing, and iontophoresis. Specialist clinics include joint Leg Ulcer, Vulval and Male Genital Dermatoses, hair, and skin of colour. 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 no more than 2 hospital sites within the trust, which include Watford General, Hemel Hempstead, and St Albans City Hospitals.

Please note: Job Description yet to get Royal College Approval

Main duties of the job

The main duties of the post will be general dermatology and skin cancer clinics, minor surgical sessions, teledermatology sessions, and attendance at our skin cancer MDT meetings. Development of a specialist interest that complements the department will be encouraged.

About us

With a new hospital planned for Watford and work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital, this is an exciting time to join us. We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imaging models of care, working ever more closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare. Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at West Herts Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes, and patient experience. We are a flexible working employer.

At West Herts, we recognize the importance of a good work-life balance and the ability to work flexibly. We are delighted to offer a variety of flexible working options for all staff. Please check out our web page for more information.

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. If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. We strive to live by Empowered, Compassionate, Professional & Inclusive our trust values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging.

Job responsibilities

The Consultant appointed will have continuing responsibility for the care of patients in his/her charge. He/she will also undertake the administrative duties associated with the care of his/her patients. He/she should have the ability to work within our large team of consultants, junior doctors, nurses, and administrative staff. He/she will be mentored by a senior consultant dermatologist. There will be no on-call commitments. Management of the Dermatology Department is under the direction of Kylie Beattie, Dermatology Service Manager.

Person Specification

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.

Salary: £105,504 to £139,882 a year, London Fringe £149 per annum.