Consultant Dermatologist

We are excited to invite applications for a new substantive full-time or part-time Dermatology consultant to join the Dermatology Department at the Royal London Hospital in Whitechapel, part of Barts Health NHS Trust serving the population of Newham and Tower Hamlets. This is to support the expansion of the department in response to increased demand.

Up to 12 PAs are available which have been arranged into 2 x 6 PA job plans, however the department is open to full time or part time applications and final job plans will be agreed with the successful applicant(s

Main duties of the job

The Dermatology Department is a well-established regional centre of excellence in North East London. This post will support the expansion of the department to meet increasing demand and embracing digital innovation to improve patients access to excellent Dermatology care and advice.

The successful candidate will join 27 existing consultants, six specialist registrars and two clinical fellows in delivering a broad range of Dermatology services as part of a multi-disciplinary team, with close links with Plastic Surgery, Oral Medicine, Clinical Oncology, Medical Oncology, Renal Transplant and Haemato-Oncology colleagues.

About us

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.

The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.

Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.

We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.

Job responsibilities

The successful candidate will play a key role in developing the dermatology service by providing specialist clinical care as well as improving collaborative patient care with other specialties. We also welcome applications from candidates with developed or developing specialist interests who could lead new specialist services for North East London and beyond.

Person Specification

Professional Qualifications

• MBBS (or equivalent)
• MRCP (or equivalent)
• Eligible for full GMC Registration
• On GMC Specialist Register in Dermatology or within 6 months of attainment of CCT
• On the day of interview, applicants must be within 6 months of attainment of CCT or must have successfully completed CESR application and be on the GMC Specialist Register

Clinical Experience

• Comprehensive clinical training in General Medical conditions
• General Dermatology diagnostic and treatment procedures;
• Experience of working in multidisciplinary clinics Inpatient care for those who require inpatient treatment

Clinical Skills

• Dermatological procedures and surgery

Clinical Knowledge

• Comprehensive knowledge of general and some specialist Dermatology areas

Audit Management & IT

• Evidence of conducting and presenting clinical audit projects, attendance of departmental meetings and post-graduate activities and management meetings
• Track record of delivering clinical improvement projects

Research. Teaching skill & experience

• Experience of teaching medical undergraduates Understanding / knowledge of Research ethics
• Attainment of MD or equivalent higher degrees

Personal Qualities

• Communication: Ability to communicate with clarity and intelligently in written and spoken English; ability to build rapport, listen, persuade/ negotiate and problem solve.
• Accountability: ability to take responsibility, lead, make decisions and exert appropriate authority
• Interpersonal Skills High standards in patient care. Able to empathise and communicate with patients, relatives and carers. Able to work co-operatively with others to achieve organisational and personal goals.

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.

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