Dermatology Consultant

Role Overview & Responsibilities

Epsom and St Helier are looking for an enthusiastic passionate Consultant to join their experienced team.

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This 6 PA post in Dermatology will be based at Epsom Hospital and will support the further development of Dermatology services. The post holder will undertake a range of outpatient clinics including Two Week Rule; General and Minor Procedure with Paediatric Dermatology as an essential. Expertise in any sub-speciality which enhances the department’s reputation such as Inflammatory/ complex cases, Phototherapy, Biologics would also be desirable.

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Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust is a large acute provider, providing a full range of secondary care services across three sites (St Helier, Epsom and Sutton) to more than 420,000 people living in South West London and Surrey.

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<b>AAC Interview date:</b> TBC

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JD approval pending from Royal College

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The principal duty of this post is to provide a comprehensive clinical service to patients.

<br>1. To at all times, comply with the GMC’s guidance on ‘Good Medical Practice’ as amended or substituted from time to time.

<br>2. To ensure that patient confidentiality is maintained at all times.

<br>3. To undertake duties as defined within the attached job plan in so far as practicable and in agreement with your Clinical Director.

<br>4. To be responsible and managerially accountable for the reasonable and effective use of Trust resources that you use and influence, and professionally accountable to the Medical Director.

<br>5. On commencement to ensure personal attendance at the Trust’s corporate Induction (or arranged Consultant Induction).

<br>6. To participate in the Trust’s Statutory & Mandatory training programme.

<br>7. To be responsible for the Clinical Management of in and out patients under your care.

<br>8. Review ward referrals either in person or to give advice to junior members of the team

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Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust offers an extensive range of services, including cancer, pathology, surgery, and gynaecology to over 490,000 people in south west London and north east Surrey. We operate two busy general hospitals, Epsom Hospital and St Helier Hospital, and run services from other locations, including Sutton Hospital.

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St Helier Hospital is home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children, while Epsom Hospital is home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC). Both Epsom and St Helier hospitals have Accident and Emergency departments (A&E) and Maternity services (Obstetrics).

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The Trust also plays an active role in the local healthcare economy. Surrey Downs Health and Care brings together our staff, CSH and the GP groups in Surrey Downs, and Surrey County Council in a partnership to improve care for local people.

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“As an NHS Trust we strongly encourage and support vaccination uptake as this remains the best line of defence against COVID19.”

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This 6 PA post in Dermatology will be based at Epsom Hospital and will support the further development of Dermatology services. The post holder will undertake a range of outpatient clinics including Two Week Rule; General and Minor Procedure with Paediatric Dermatology as an essential. Expertise in any sub-speciality which enhances the department’s reputation such as Inflammatory/ complex cases, Phototherapy, Biologics would also be desirable.

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Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust is a large acute provider, providing a full range of secondary care services across three sites (St Helier, Epsom and Sutton) to more than 420,000 people living in South West London and Surrey.