Consultant Dermatologist
hace 12 días
Torquay
Applicants are invited for a part time Consultant Dermatologist post. The post holder would be joining a forward looking, expanding dermatology team, who are looking at innovative ways to address the rising local demand across Torbay. The plan for future dermatology services across the ICO includes more joined up care and an expansion of community-based clinics for patients requiring specialist input without secondary care facilities. We are looking for a committed, team player who is enthusiastic and proactive. Application from an established Consultant or trainee within 6 months of obtaining Certificate of completion of specialist training (CCST) is welcome. Applicants should hold full GMC registration. Our broad and inclusive team comprises: 5 Consultants, 5 Speciality Doctors, 2 CESR trainee and 2 Specialist Registrars. In addition, the team consists of six highly skilled specialist nurses, phototherapy nurses, admin staff and dedicated Dermatology HCAs. The department benefits from a Dermatology department with all team located within the same vicinity, which sits on the edge of the main hospital site. A pre - interview visit to the department is strongly encouraged. Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust is looking to appoint a dynamic, innovative and forward thinking full-time (10 PA per week) Consultant Dermatologist. The successful applicant will join existing Consultants, Dr Rosie Davis ( Clinical Lead), Dr. Hannah Cookson (Clinical Lead), Dr Clement Ng, Dr Subhanitthaya Makris and Dr Christopher Hockin. The wider team consists of, 5 part time specialty doctors, 2 CESR trainee, 2 Registrars , 8 specialist nurses, 3 skin cancer nurse specialists, dedicated HCAs and a GPVTS trainee shared with Rheumatology. Torbay Hospital is a medium sized, progressive and innovative District General Hospital providing acute services to South Devon. We are situated about 2 miles from the centre of Torquay and the dermatology department is based here. The Trust invested in new purpose-built Dermatology facilities and offices in autumn 2017. The Dermatology team now have dedicated consultation / examination suites, 2 minor surgery rooms, phototherapy and team offices. This is located in a separate building at the edge of the hospital site. Additional minor surgery rooms have been retained in the main outpatients of the hospital, along with access to the paediatric outpatient facility. • NHS experience in the last 12 months?, • Full GMC, • CCT Dermatology within 6 months, • experience in Paediatic Dermatology, • interest in skin surgery You will be joining the organisation at an exciting time. As the first fully integrated care organisation in England, we are working to improve the way we deliver safe, high-quality health and social care. We have a positive and vibrant working atmosphere, we are proud of our investment in our staff both in terms of developing potential career skills and valuing people. If you provide support to a family member or friend with health or care needs, we aim to be a Carer-friendly employer. We have a ‘Staff Carers’ policy which includes flexible working where possible and a Carer’s Passport scheme that links you into support and discounts. • We reserve the right to close vacancies early if we receive a high volume of applications. Therefore, we encourage you to apply promptly., • Please read the job description carefully and tailor your application to reflect the requirements of the role., • Applicants who identify in their application form they are a part of the Armed Forces community will be guaranteed an interview, provided they meet the minimum essential criteria outlined in the job description and person specification for the role. 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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. Name Dr Rosie Davis Job title Clinical Lead - Consultant Dermatologist Email address Telephone number Additional information via practice manager Lizzie Blackshaw #J-18808-Ljbffr