Locum Consultant DermatologistNHS
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Dermatology department at University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, specifically at the Solihull and Good Hope Hospital sites. We are seeking to appoint an excellent dermatologist to support provision of medical dermatology and skin cancer services on a fixed term basis for 6 months (10 PAs). Applicants wishing to work part time are welcome to apply.
The ability to communicate and work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team is essential. A strong commitment from the appointee to the Department and involvement with governance and audit is expected.
Your attention is drawn to the confidential nature of information collected within the NHS.The unauthorised use or disclosure of patient or other personal information is a dismissible offence and in the case of computerised information, could result in a prosecution for an offence or action for civil damages under the Data Protection Act 1998.
The appointment is subject to pre-employment health screening.
Main duties of the job
*Well-developed listening and communication skills and be able to deal effectively with clinicians from all disciplines, managers and professionals both within and outside the Trust.
*To be able to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
*To support the work and development of allied professionals in the department, such as nursing colleagues and resident doctors
*Well-developed presentational skills, good report writing skills and make effective use of presentation aids.
*To keep up to date with the latest developments in Dermatology in order to be able to best advise our patients regarding elements of their care
Job description
*Work with colleagues to provide a comprehensive dermatology service to the Trust and ensure that the highest standards of care are achieved
*Work with colleagues in planning service delivery including a forward looking and innovative practice.
*Contribute to the Trust's corporate and strategic objectives and undertake mandatory training required by the Trust.
*Work with colleagues to meet the required activity targets of the Trust.
*Play an active role in implementing the Trust 's Clinical Governance program.
*Demonstrate active participation in clinical audit.
*Demonstrate excellence in patient care.
*Deputise for colleagues including covering for absence of leave at short notice in exceptional circumstances.
*Take an active role in development of services through leadership and other roles.
*Support the development of a culture of continuous improvement, developing and contributing to service developments and the formulation of business cases to support these.
*Effectively plan, communicate and execute change.
About us
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.