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Location

Kingston upon Thames, Greater London | United Kingdom

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Consultant in Dermatology 10 PA Job Plan

An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic substantive whole-time consultant to join our thriving, extremely busy Dermatology Department at Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.

We offer a comprehensive dermatology service which is provided by a dedicated multidisciplinary team consisting of medical consultants, consultant nurse practitioners, clinical nurse specialists, a medical photographer and a team of outpatient nurses with a special interest in the treatment of dermatological conditions. The department benefits from a full range of diagnostic imaging and pathology support services; and has close links with St George’s Hospital and St Johns Dermatological Society.

The postholder will provide active leadership to support and develop Dermatology services in Kingston and the surrounding area, and will share clinical responsibilities with professional colleagues within the department providing assessment, investigation and treatment of patients suffering with skin disease.

The postholder will be expected to work with clinical colleagues and local managers in providing a safe, efficient and effective service for Kingston Hospital. This will include the review of inpatients, provision of outpatient clinics, undertaken of minor operating lists and active participation in the Skin Cancer MDT support.

The appointee will be expected to support undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training. Research is encouraged and full facilities are available.

The successful candidate must be registered with the GMC with a valid license to practice in line with the introduction of revalidation on 16 November 2009. You will also have completed Specialist Training and be entered on the Specialist Register of the GMC, or have a CCT date in Dermatology within six months of the date of interview.

Kingston Hospital is a busy, flourishing hospital with Foundation Trust status and an outstanding CQC rating. With 550 beds, the Trust is located in an attractive part of Surrey within easy reach of Central London and open country. A recently opened £22 million development includes new surgical wards, a medical assessment unit and an education and training centre. The Trust offers an excellent range of benefits and has a strong commitment to the health and wellbeing of its staff

This advert closes on Tuesday 12 Mar 2024

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