Consultant in Dermatology

The appointee will help the department achieve the skin cancer waiting time targets and the 18 week referral to treatment time targets and other targets as become relevant. The appointee will have opportunity to develop their own special interest and engage in research activities

The appointment is to the Trust, not to specific hospitals however the appointee may be expected, as part of their duties, to undertake clinics in community hospitals or outreach clinics.

There will be no on-call commitments. Any dermatology patient needing admission to hospital will be admitted to the general medical ward where they will be stabilized and referred to the dermatology team the following day for review.

The appointee will share with the other consultants in the supervision of nurse-led clinics in the departments. These include acne, leg ulcer, Cryotherapy, Photodynamic therapy, day treatment and surgery lists.

The appointee will be expected to attend the department's meetings including the monthly Monday lunchtime departmental and consultant meeting, monthly Clinical Governance meeting, weekly Skin MDT meeting and fortnightly Wednesday afternoon educational joint clinics for complex cases.

The post holder will provide highquality clinical care as part of a multidisciplinary consultant team, sharing clinical workload and providing crosscover for consultant colleagues as required. The role includes active participation in continuing professional development, clinical governance, and service collaboration across specialties.

The post holder will contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate medical education, including bedside and formal teaching for medical students, and will undertake educational supervision and appraisal responsibilities for doctors in training. Effective teamworking with medical, nursing, and allied health professionals is essential, alongside compliance with the agreed Consultant Job Plan and NHS Terms and Conditions of Service.

Please refer to the Job Description (JD) and Person Specification (PS) for full details of the role, responsibilities, and requirements.

James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (JPUH) is a progressive, patient-focused organisation, providing high-quality care to the communities of Great Yarmouth and Waveney, as well as the wider Norfolk and Suffolk area. We are proud to deliver services within a friendly, supportive, and inclusive working environment.

The Trust places a strong emphasis on the wellbeing, development, and career progression of its staff. We actively promote and support flexible working arrangements, encourage innovation in clinical practice, and are committed to helping colleagues achieve a healthy work-life balance, ensuring staff feel valued and supported in their roles.

Working at James Paget University Hospital offers the opportunity to be part of a close-knit, collaborative team, where individual contributions are recognised and respected. The Trust has a strong culture of compassionate care, continuous improvement, and collaboration, with a clear focus on both excellent patient outcomes and a positive staff experience.

Located on the Norfolk coast, the Trust benefits from excellent transport links, affordable housing, and access to beautiful countryside and coastline, making it an attractive location for both work and lifestyle.

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