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Locum Consultant Dermatologist

companyMedacs Healthcare
locationChorley, UK
PublishedPublished: Published today
Role: Consultant Dermatologist - General Dermatology

Rates: £100-£120 per hour dependant on experience. PAYE/inside IR35 only

Shifts: Monday-Friday (Apply online only). part time considered. The main duties would be to cover ward referrals cross-site, advice and guidance to GP's and to see some general dermatology patients on an adhoc basis

Location: North West England

Benefits:

Over 5,000 new job requests received every week. Approved supplier on every NHS medical locum framework
Priority access and first sight of large number of jobs across multiple NHS trusts/health boards
Competitive pay rates
Flexibility on jobs/shifts; long term jobs and short ad hoc shifts available
A dedicated point of contact
Free CPD courses and career support with Medacs Academy
Lucrative referral scheme
Revalidation support
24/7/365 service - we are available when you need us
Access to The Support Hub - our support service to help support your mental health and wellbeing and enable you to deliver outstanding care. Working flexible shifts at this NHS hospital, you will enjoy close working relationships with child and adult patients to diagnose, investigate, treat, and manage skin, hair and nail complaints, providing the highest standards of care at all times.

Working alongside a friendly, multidisciplinary team of dedicated healthcare professionals, you will be using some of the most advanced medical equipment in the country to ensure the effective provision of modern dermatology services.

There are an estimated 2000 possible dermatological diagnoses, each of which can present in different ways. As a specialist Dermatologist, you will have access to a wide range of development and support packages to ensure you progress your skills and knowledge certainly in respect to new possible treatments in complex cases.

General key skills

In addition to your qualifications, as Dermatology Doctor, you will have:

Quick thinking abilities
Patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations
Excellent attention to detail
A systematic approach to tasks
Excellent timekeeping
The ability to work well and under pressure
Empathy and understanding
A flexible attitude
A desire to improve and develop knowledge and skills
Active listening skillsMain Duties/Responsibilities

As Dermatology Doctor with this trust you will:

Actively support patients and their families, communicating clinical information to explain a diagnosis and treatment options using various methods to ensure practical understanding.
Provide skin consultations, evaluating skin conditions and screening for skin disease.
Perform non-invasive surgical procedures on the skin.
Talk to patients about their skin health status and educate patients on lifestyle choices and other ways to improve their conditions.
Administer treatments, monitoring outcomes and recommending changes in treatment plans when necessary.
Refer patients to alternative specialists for treatments.
Work closely with assistants and other team members to ensure that patients receive the highest standards of care.
Prescribe appropriate medication or skin products as part of a treatment plan.
Treat patients with respect and compassion and ensuring compliance with current medical regulations and ethics.
Communicate with patients on shared patient decision making.
Work in and where appropriate, lead a multidisciplinary team.
Assess and prioritise patient/client requirements, delegating effectively to others.
Recognise, review, and report a patient's condition and any changes to the patient and the multidisciplinary team.
Perform basic administrative and clerical tasks, such as keeping records of test results, writing prescriptions, providing dermatological information to patients, and monitoring treatment plans.Qualifications/Licenses/Certifications

Essential

Be a registered GMC registered Doctor (you do NOT need to be on the Specialist Register)
Have at least 6 months NHS experience
You will need to pass an enhanced background check
Hold your own Right to Work in the UK (British passport or work permit/visa)

If you are looking for a Dermatology Doctor role within a trust that continuously strives to achieve excellence and embody its core values, apply today and be a part of something unique