Consultant Dermatology Surgeon

Job summary This is a fulltime 10 PA Consultant Dermatology Surgeon Dermatology post with activity based mainly at the Friends Dermatology Centre within the Kent and Canterbury Hospital (KCH) in Canterbury. East Kent has a highly regarded, active, established surgical and Mohs micrographic surgery service that has been developed over many years with leading UK dermatologic surgeons at the helm. An energetic and enthusiastic colleague with an interest in Skin cancer and advanced Skin surgery is being sought with occasional clinics. Main duties of the job Role specific duties- The general responsibilities of the post will be those expected of a senior clinical employee of the Trust. These include provision of a first-class clinical service, effective leadership to all staff involved in supporting the service, conducting clinical practice in accordance with the highest ethical standards, co-operation with and maintenance of confidentiality over business plans and development strategies within the Trust, support for other clinical specialties and contribution to postgraduate teaching. The appointee will be expected to deliver a service covering all aspects of dermatology, but a special interest to complement those of the existing consultants would be encouraged. About us We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with three acute hospitals and community sites serving a local population of around 700,000.We also provide specialist services for Kent and Medway.We're on an exciting journey of transformation. With a new Medical School at the centre of our community, a focus on research, clinical leadership and making our trust a rewarding and friendly place to work, there's never been a better time to join us.Through our Family First scheme we pledge to find roles for partners of consultants offered a substantive post - For more information please visit We also offer removal expenses (substantive positions), up to 32 days' annual leave and active support for study, quality improvement and patient safety work as part of our 'We care' improvement journey, and medical education and research.*Please note that the set Interview Date has been added as guidance and may be subject to change. * Job description Job responsibilities Role specific duties- The general responsibilities of the post will be those expected of a senior clinical employee of the Trust. These include provision of a first-class clinical service, effective leadership to all staff involved in supporting the service, conducting clinical practice in accordance with the highest ethical standards, co-operation with and maintenance of confidentiality over business plans and development strategies within the Trust, support for other clinical specialties and contribution to postgraduate teaching. The appointee will be expected to deliver a service covering all aspects of dermatology, but a special interest to complement those of the existing consultants would be encouraged.Your commitmentsWe are focused on providing outstanding, safe patient care, and a positive working culture that benefits staff and patients alike. This is why we ask you to: Comply with GMC guidance, all clinical risk management processes and national and local infection control policies and procedures Audit your clinical outcomes, report clinical incidents and alert the trust to risk Participate in annual appraisal and work to foster good team relationships Communicate effectively with all other medical and service departments within the hospital, and with GPs and other hospitals, to ensure continuous care for each patient Undertake non-emergency work during premium time as required Respond to patient complaints in line with our complaints policy Support the Trusts financial sustainability by collaborating with your clinical and operational directors on budget issues Help us keep services running smoothly by giving eight weeks notice of annual and study leave. TeachingWere passionate about teaching, so youll play your part in teaching the next generation of doctors, nurses and other clinical staff. Well ask you to help recruit junior staff and supervise their education, including their educational contracts, regular appraisal, study leave, annual leave and rotas and make sure you keep up-to-date on educational development. If youre a new consultant, If youre a new consultant, youll be asked to enrol on an approved educational supervisor accreditation course by our medical educational department. ResearchWe are one of the most research-active acute Trusts in the region and we encourage all newly appointed Consultants to take on the role of Principal Investigator, with full training and support.ValuesWe care about our values of caring, safe, respect and making a difference. Well ask you to demonstrate these values during the recruitment process and throughout your appointment and you can expect us to do the same. Person Specification Qualifications and training Essential Full GMC Registration Eligible for entry onto the GMC Specialist Register or CCT within 6 months of interview Minimum of English Level 2 (GCSE grade C or equivalent), ILETS, or graduate of a UK Medical School Wide knowledge and experience in Dermatology Desirable Surgical experience in advanced skin grafts and flaps Mohs training Skills and experience Essential Previous NHS experience Experience of teaching Clinical governance Essential Audit participation Personal/professional attributes Essential Upholds and models the Trust values Other requirements Essential Most roles require an on-call commitment and travel across sites. Candidates must be able to demonstrate the ability to travel effectively between sites