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Specialist Doctor in Dermatology | Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 01 May 2025 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £96,990 - £107,155 per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 13 June 2025 |
| Location: | Dorchester, DT1 2JY |
| Company: | Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7144293/405-MD2535DERM-A |
Summary
The successful applicant will support the existing dermatology team in providing a Dermatology inpatient and outpatient service (see further detail on Roles and Responsibilities below).
The Dermatology service for the population of West Dorset is based at Dorset County Hospital. A weekly high volume fast track skin lesion clinic is provided at the outpatient assessment centre, South Walks House, also in Dorchester. A monthly dermatology clinic is provided at Blandford Community hospital, with possibility of expanding Community provision. The workload in 2023/24 was 4599 new patients and 4399 follow-ups.
The successful candidate will support the existing Dermatology team in providing a Dermatology inpatient and outpatient service, Dermatology opinions for inpatient referrals, Virtual triage and Electronic Advice & Guidance (Teledermatology services) to GPs. They will work independently following allocation of patients by the Consultant Dermatologist team. They will participate in weekly skin cancer MDT meetings. They will work closely with and help supervise the multi-professional group within the Dermatology department. They will also participate in supervision and training of other healthcare professionals, including GPs with Extended Roles in West Dorset, according to local agreement between Dorset County Hospital, commissioners and other providers.
At DCHFT, we pride ourselves on the care we provide for our patients, and on the culture, we are creating for our staff. We work hard to create a fair, inclusive environment for our staff.
Our Mission is to provide outstanding care for people in ways which matter to them, and our vision is Dorset County Hospital, working with our health and social care partners, will be at the heart of improving the well-being of our communities.
We are a Trust that celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people in all under-represented groups.
Please refer to the detailed job description and person specification attached. Please contact us to discuss further
This advert closes on Thursday 15 May 2025
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