Consultant Dermatologist

• Conduct General Dermatology and Two Week Wait (2WW) outpatient consultations.
• Assess, diagnose and formulate treatment plans for referred patients.
• Request and review appropriate investigations.
• Provide patient-centred management plans and follow-up recommendations.
• Dictate and complete clinic correspondence using the Trust's electronic dictation system.
• Review and action pathology and diagnostic results in accordance with Trust KPIs.
• Complete clinical outcomes and RTT statuses within Trust systems.
• Escalate urgent concerns and refer patients appropriately to specialist pathways.
• Participate in governance, incident reporting and service quality requirements.
• Maintain high standards of documentation and clinical record keeping

• Deliver consultant-led outpatient dermatology clinics for both General Dermatology and Two Week Wait (2WW) skin cancer referrals.
• Assess, diagnose and manage a broad range of skin, hair and nail conditions in adult patients.
• Develop and implement appropriate treatment plans in accordance with national guidance and local UHCW clinical pathways.
• Diagnose, investigate and manage suspected skin cancers and other complex dermatological conditions.
• Undertake dermatological procedures including skin biopsies, lesion excisions, cryotherapy and minor operative procedures where required.
• Request and interpret diagnostic investigations, including histopathology and laboratory results, and ensure timely follow-up of findings.
• Review and action urgent and routine results within agreed service timescales and Trust requirements.
• Determine appropriate patient outcomes including discharge, follow-up appointments, PIFU pathways, further investigations and onward referrals.
• Complete electronic patient outcomes and maintain accurate clinical records using Trust systems including CRRS and M*Modal.
• Dictate, review and authorise clinic correspondence within agreed turnaround times, ensuring high-quality communication with referring clinicians and patients.
• Work collaboratively with specialist nurses, pathology services, oncology teams, primary care and other multidisciplinary colleagues to ensure effective patient care.
• Provide patients with clear information regarding diagnosis, treatment options, risks, prognosis and ongoing management plans.
• Ensure compliance with UHCW clinical governance, infection prevention, safeguarding, consent and patient safety requirements.
• Participate in audit, quality improvement and service development initiatives to support continuous improvement in dermatology services.
• Respond appropriately to incidents, complaints and clinical governance matters in accordance with Trust policies and procedures
• Maintain professional registration, appraisal and continuing professional development in line with GMC requirements and best practice standards.
• Provide clinical leadership and specialist advice to nursing staff and other healthcare professionals where required.

Essential

• Full GMC registration with licence to practise.
• Entry on the GMC Specialist Register for Dermatology (or within six months of CCT).
• Evidence of continued professional development.
• Significant experience managing a broad range of dermatological conditions.
• Experience delivering outpatient dermatology services independently.
• Excellent communication and clinical documentation skills.
• Valid medical indemnity insurance.