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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a committed and experienced Consultant Dermatologist to join a busy, progressive Dermatology department in the East Midlands. The service is seeking a motivated clinician who is passionate about delivering high-quality dermatological care while contributing to service development, education, and clinical governance.

This is a Locum Consultant post, offering exposure to a wide-ranging Dermatology caseload, with opportunities to participate in teaching, research, and multidisciplinary collaboration. The successful candidate will work as part of an established team that prides itself on compassionate care, openness, and clinical excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Duties

• Maintain the highest clinical standards in the delivery of Dermatology services.
• Provide consultant-level care to patients, ensuring safe, timely diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up.
• Share responsibility with Consultant colleagues for the day-to-day management of the Dermatology department.
• Manage your own clinics and skin surgery lists, with appropriate delegation and supervision of junior staff.
• Provide clinical cover for Consultant colleagues during periods of planned leave, with appropriate notice.
• Undertake responsibilities reflecting your areas of special interest, where applicable.

Teaching, Training & Research

• Contribute actively to the teaching and clinical supervision of junior doctors, physician associates, nursing staff, and medical students.
• Participate in NIHR Portfolio studies and support ongoing research activity within the department.
• Engage in undergraduate, postgraduate, and continuing medical education (CME) activities locally and nationally.

Clinical Governance & Audit

• Participate fully in departmental and organisational clinical governance structures.
• Take part in regular clinical audits to ensure continuous improvement and service effectiveness.
• Maintain compliance with Infection Control policies and professional GMC guidance (including Good Medical Practice).

Professional Standards

• Ensure active participation in Continuing Medical Education (CME) and maintain an up-to-date CPD portfolio.
• Act in accordance with professional guidelines, including responsibilities relating to safe patient care, communication, documentation, and team leadership.
• Participate in service planning, quality improvement work, and broader Trust-level governance initiatives.

Exceptional Circumstances

• On rare occasions, the post holder may be required to undertake additional duties within the wider geographical area in the event of a significant incident or service escalation.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• MBBS/MBChB or equivalent
• MRCP (UK) or equivalent
• Complete GMC Registration with a licence to practise
• Minimum 1 year of NHS experience

Desirable

• Evidence of Dermatology speciality training or equivalent experience toward Specialist Registration

Clinical Experience

Essential

• Demonstrable experience working in Dermatology departments within the UK
• Comprehensive skills in General Dermatology, skin cancer management, and skin surgery
• Experience providing paediatric and/or surgical dermatology
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
• Proven ability to share clinical responsibilities across the service

Desirable

• Experience delivering Dermatology care in community clinic settings

Teaching, Training & Management

Essential

• Evidence of undergraduate and postgraduate teaching experience
• Participation in clinical audit and a clear understanding of audit principles
• Ability to contribute to service development and improvement initiatives

Desirable

• Experience in research or involvement in NIHR studies
• Peer-reviewed publications

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