Consultant Dermatologist
4 days ago
Luton
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust The closing date is 04 August 2026. This post is based in the Dermatology department located in Arndale House, Luton & Dunstable University Hospital. The post holder will play a full part in the work of the department and will be expected to provide leadership to maintain and develop Dermatology services. The post holder will share equitable responsibilities with professional colleagues and contribute to governance arrangements of the service line. The post holder will provide Dermatology cover for in-patient referrals; there is no on‑call out of hour rota. They will also cover for colleagues during periods of absence, maintain responsibility for patients in their care and ensure proper functioning of the department. The post holder will attend the Local Cancer Multidisciplinary Team meetings as a core member or cover as appropriate. The post holder will be encouraged to develop a special interest in line with the departmental strategy, such as dermatological surgery, contact dermatitis or phototherapy. Coordination with local managers, general practitioners, and other clinical professionals will be essential for the efficient running of the service. The appointee will take an active part in clinical supervision of Specialist Registrars and medical students from UCLH in clinics. • Maintenance of the highest clinical standards in the management of all patients presenting to the Trust., • Share management of adult and paediatric patients with dermatology conditions referred to the Trust, with colleagues in the Dermatology Directorate., • Provide clinical supervision of junior doctors., • Support the Dermatology clinical nurse specialists., • Actively participate in directorate and trust matters relating to clinical governance and audit., • Take responsibility for and actively participate in continuing professional development (CPD)., • Train and supervise junior medical staff, devoting regular time in clinics and MDTs., • Carry out audit projects and, where applicable, undertake research. Appointments will be subject to full Occupational Health Clearance and Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check for the successful candidate prior to commencement. The appointee must have Full UK Medical Dental registration at time of application. Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient numbers of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering the first six months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. • Understanding of clinical governance and ability to demonstrate ongoing CPD., • Experience of guideline appraisal., • Participation in relevant local audits., • Ability to interpret and apply clinical research., • Participation in relevant national audits., • Knowledge and ability to teach all grades of trainees and medical students., • Understands learner‑centred teaching., • Has attended Teaching the Teachers or similar course., • Ability to cooperate in a democratic team environment., • Flexible attitude, team player with good management skills., • Leadership skills., • Commitment to CME/CPD., • Able to demonstrate a broad understanding of the principles and elements of clinical governance., • Residence within 10 miles by road or up to thirty minutes travelling time of the hospital for purposes of on‑call emergencies., • Fit to undertake the role with satisfactory Occupational Health clearance., • Satisfactory DBS clearance., • Medical Degree., • SCE Dermatology (required for applicants who trained post 2009)., • MD or equivalent higher degree or evidence of relevant research., • Full GMC Registration (GMC Licence to Practice is mandatory before employment commences)., • Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register: ?CCT (or within 6 months of receipt of CCT at time of interview) ?CESR – portfolio pathway (must be on Specialist Register at time of applying)., • Excellent all‑round experience of DGH work., • Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in Dermatology., • Competence in the management of acute and chronic skin disorders., • Able to take full and independent responsibility for clinical work and delivering service without direct supervision. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service. Arndale House, Luton & Dunstable University Hospital #J-18808-Ljbffr