Consultant in Dermatology

Join Our Dermatology Dream Team at East Sussex Healthcare! ?

Are you ready to take your Dermatology career to the next level? We're looking for a
dynamic, forward-thinking Consultant Dermatologist
to join our vibrant and supportive team at East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust.

You ll be part of a well-established, multidisciplinary team including experienced Consultants, specialist nurses, Trust doctors, and GPs with a special interest in Dermatology. Together, we deliver high-quality, patient-centred care across a wide range of dermatological conditions.

Main duties of the job

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What You ll Be Doing:

• Lead and inspire resident doctors and nursing teams in delivering safe, effective outpatient and inpatient care.
• Provide expert clinical input for inpatient referrals, with no on-call commitment.
• Diagnose and manage all aspects of general dermatology, with a focus on
  skin cancer and inflammatory skin disease
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• Support and supervise nurse-led services including:
  • Skin surgery
  • Phototherapy & photodynamic therapy
  • Biologics & drug monitoring clinics
  • Patch testing
  • Intralesional steroid and Botox injections

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Why Join Us?

• No on-call duties - enjoy a better work-life balance.
• Innovative nurse-led services that enhance patient care and streamline workflows.
• Strong commitment to professional development - we ll support your career progression and revalidation every step of the way.
• Be part of a
  collaborative, forward-thinking department that values clinical excellence and innovation.

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Who We re Looking For:

A Consultant who is:

• Experienced in all aspects of general dermatology
• Passionate about delivering best-practice care
• A natural leader and team player
• Committed to continuous learning and improvement

About us

We are proud to provide 'Outstanding' care and be a great place to work

We provide safe, compassionate a high-quality care to half a million people living or visiting East Sussex. We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex, the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex. Our extensive services are provided by 7000 + members of staff working from acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites and in people s own homes.

In 2020 the Care Quality Commission rated us as 'Good' overall, and 'Outstanding' for being caring and effective. The Conquest Hospital and our Community Services are rated 'Outstanding'. Eastbourne DGH rated 'Good'.

In 2020, the Trust launched its ambitious 'Building for our Future' programme. This once in a lifetime programme aims to repair, redevelop and expand our hospitals, transforming the environment in which we provide care for generations to come.

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the job description attached.

If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.

AAC: TBC

Please note: Applicants should be a holder of Certificate of Completion of Training or be within six months of the award of CCT by the date of the interview or the equivalent (CESR) which is at the time of applying, on the GMC Specialist Register.

Person Specification Qualifications,Higher Qualifications,Registration

• Higher Degree MB BS or equivalent,
• Membership or Fellowship of the MRCP
• Full Registration with GMC with a licence to practice Specialist Qualification- in Dermatology or equivalent with certificate of completion of training (CCT) Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR)
• MD or equivalent
• BSc accreditation

Training and Experience

• Wide experience in all aspects of Dermatology culminating in the aware of CCT in specialties. Demonstrate interest in surgical dermatology and competent in dermatological surgery. Experience of skin cancer multi-disciplinary meetings
• Experience in other relevant medical specialties. Completion of courses relevant to Dermatology. Advanced training in skin surgery/post CCST fellowship.

Administration and Management

• Evidence of participation in staff management Understanding of recent initiatives and changes, including Clinical Governance and Appraisal
• Management course and/or qualifications Knowledge of the structure of Health Service

Audit,Research and Publications

• Thorough understanding of principles of medical audit Evidence of participation in audit and research Understanding of the role of research
• Completion and/or Publication of audit projects Experience of clinical research culminating in presentation and publication of original studies, review articles, etc, relevant to speciality Ability to lead clinical research project

Personal skills, Personal attributes

• Effective communicator, able to work in a multi-disciplinary team Leadership qualities Familiarity with information technology and general computer skills. Ability to work with colleagues in other specialities to develop local services. Professional attitude towards work Good record of attendance
• Good presentation skills Demonstration of initiated projects Specific attributes for post UK Driving Licence

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