Locum Consultant Dermatology Surgeon inCanterbury inCanterbury PUBLISHED 11 NOV 2024
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This is a fulltime 10 PA Consultant Dermatology Surgeon Dermatology post with activity based mainly at the Friends Dermatology Centre within the Kent and Canterbury Hospital (KCH) in Canterbury. East Kent has a highly regarded, active, established surgical and Mohs micrographic surgery service that has been developed over many years with leading UK dermatologic surgeons at the helm. An energetic and enthusiastic colleague with an interest in Skin cancer and advanced Skin surgery is being sought with occasional clinics.
Role specific duties- The general responsibilities of the post will be those expected of a senior clinical employee of the Trust. These include provision of a first-class clinical service, effective leadership to all staff involved in supporting the service, conducting clinical practice in accordance with the highest ethical standards, co-operation with and maintenance of confidentiality over business plans and development strategies within the Trust, support for other clinical specialties and contribution to postgraduate teaching. The appointee will be expected to deliver a service covering all aspects of dermatology, but a special interest to complement those of the existing consultants would be encouraged.
About usPlease note that the set Interview Date has been added as guidance and may be subject to change.
Role specific duties- The general responsibilities of the post will be those expected of a senior clinical employee of the Trust. These include provision of a first-class clinical service, effective leadership to all staff involved in supporting the service, conducting clinical practice in accordance with the highest ethical standards, co-operation with and maintenance of confidentiality over business plans and development strategies within the Trust, support for other clinical specialties and contribution to postgraduate teaching. The appointee will be expected to deliver a service covering all aspects of dermatology, but a special interest to complement those of the existing consultants would be encouraged.
Your commitments
We are focused on providing outstanding, safe patient care, and a positive working culture that benefits staff and patients alike. This is why we ask you to:
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Comply with GMC guidance, all clinical risk management processes and national and local infection control policies and procedures
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Audit your clinical outcomes, report clinical incidents and alert the trust to risk
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Participate in annual appraisal and work to foster good team relationships
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Communicate effectively with all other medical and service departments within the hospital, and with GPs and other hospitals, to ensure continuous care for each patient
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Undertake non-emergency work during premium time as required
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Respond to patient complaints in line with our complaints policy
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Support the Trusts financial sustainability by collaborating with your clinical and operational directors on budget issues
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Help us keep services running smoothly by giving eight weeks notice of annual and study leave.
Teaching
Were passionate about teaching, so youll play your part in teaching the next generation of doctors, nurses and other clinical staff. Well ask you to help recruit junior staff and supervise their education, including their educational contracts, regular appraisal, study leave, annual leave and rotas and make sure you keep up-to-date on educational development. If youre a new consultant, If youre a new consultant, youll be asked to enrol on an approved educational supervisor accreditation course by our medical educational department.
Research
We are one of the most research-active acute Trusts in the region and we encourage all newly appointed Consultants to take on the role of Principal Investigator, with full training and support.
Values
We care about our values of caring, safe, respect and making a difference. Well ask you to demonstrate these values during the recruitment process and throughout your appointment and you can expect us to do the same.
This is a fulltime 10 PA Consultant Dermatology Surgeon Dermatology post with activity based mainly at the Friends Dermatology Centre within the Kent and Canterbury Hospital (KCH) in Canterbury. East Kent has a highly regarded, active, established surgical and Mohs micrographic surgery service that has been developed over many years with leading UK dermatologic surgeons at the helm. An energetic and enthusiastic colleague with an interest in Skin cancer and advanced Skin surgery is being sought with occasional clinics.
Role specific duties- The general responsibilities of the post will be those expected of a senior clinical employee of the Trust. These include provision of a first-class clinical service, effective leadership to all staff involved in supporting the service, conducting clinical practice in accordance with the highest ethical standards, co-operation with and maintenance of confidentiality over business plans and development strategies within the Trust, support for other clinical specialties and contribution to postgraduate teaching. The appointee will be expected to deliver a service covering all aspects of dermatology, but a special interest to complement those of the existing consultants would be encouraged.
About us
Please note that the set Interview Date has been added as guidance and may be subject to change.
Role specific duties- The general responsibilities of the post will be those expected of a senior clinical employee of the Trust. These include provision of a first-class clinical service, effective leadership to all staff involved in supporting the service, conducting clinical practice in accordance with the highest ethical standards, co-operation with and maintenance of confidentiality over business plans and development strategies within the Trust, support for other clinical specialties and contribution to postgraduate teaching. The appointee will be expected to deliver a service covering all aspects of dermatology, but a special interest to complement those of the existing consultants would be encouraged.
Your commitments
We are focused on providing outstanding, safe patient care, and a positive working culture that benefits staff and patients alike. This is why we ask you to:
-
Comply with GMC guidance, all clinical risk management processes and national and local infection control policies and procedures
-
Audit your clinical outcomes, report clinical incidents and alert the trust to risk
-
Participate in annual appraisal and work to foster good team relationships
-
Communicate effectively with all other medical and service departments within the hospital, and with GPs and other hospitals, to ensure continuous care for each patient
-
Undertake non-emergency work during premium time as required
-
Respond to patient complaints in line with our complaints policy
-
Support the Trusts financial sustainability by collaborating with your clinical and operational directors on budget issues
-
Help us keep services running smoothly by giving eight weeks notice of annual and study leave.
Teaching
Were passionate about teaching, so youll play your part in teaching the next generation of doctors, nurses and other clinical staff. Well ask you to help recruit junior staff and supervise their education, including their educational contracts, regular appraisal, study leave, annual leave and rotas and make sure you keep up-to-date on educational development. If youre a new consultant, If youre a new consultant, youll be asked to enrol on an approved educational supervisor accreditation course by our medical educational department.
Research
We are one of the most research-active acute Trusts in the region and we encourage all newly appointed Consultants to take on the role of Principal Investigator, with full training and support.
Values
We care about our values of caring, safe, respect and making a difference. Well ask you to demonstrate these values during the recruitment process and throughout your appointment and you can expect us to do the same.
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