Consultant Dermatologist

Consultant Dermatologist post based mainly at the Friends Dermatology Centre, Kent and Canterbury Hospital, with occasional Trustwide work. The consultant will provide a full dermatology service, lead the staff who support it and contribute to postgraduate teaching. The 10-session role also welcomes a special interest, such as skin cancer, paediatrics or skin surgery, that complements existing consultants. GMC registration and CCT/CESR, or CCT/CESR within six months of interview, are needed.

What the job involves

• Provide a first-class dermatology service across all its aspects, with a special interest welcomed to complement existing consultants
• Provide effective leadership to staff supporting the service
• Practise to the highest ethical standards
• Support other clinical specialties
• Contribute to postgraduate teaching
• Run general dermatology clinics, with occasional skin surgery
• Keep business plans and development strategies confidential and cooperate with the Trust on them
• Work Trustwide when required

What's required Qualifications

• MRCP (UK)
• English level 2 (GCSE grade C or equivalent), IELTS, or graduate of a UK medical school

Registration & licences

• Full GMC registration
• CCT or CESR specialist registration, or obtained within 6 months of interview

Experience

• Wide knowledge and experience in dermatology
• Involvement in audit, QI or governance processes

Nice to have

• Advanced skin grafts and flaps
• Surgical experience
• Skin surgery
• Paediatric experience
• MD or PhD
• Experience of teaching
• Working within the NHS