Job Description

We are looking for an enthusiastic colleague to join our well-established team. This post offers an exciting opportunity to join a growing team and to develop new models of care and services that support all patients attending the hospital and within the local community.



This is a full time (10 PA) Locum Consultant Dermatologist post. The main aims of the post are to provide dermatological care for patients in Cornwall and to progress a sub- specialty interest to complement the team. This post involves seeing two week wait and inflammatory patients.



Cornwall is famous as a beautiful county and a fabulous place to live. To be able to combine this whilst working in an innovative department with huge opportunities for professional and service development is relatively unique.



Maintenance of the highest clinical standards in the management of Dermatology patients.



To share with colleague's responsibility for the day-to-day management of the Dermatology Department.



Teaching and training of junior staff and medical students where



To have responsibility for ensuring active participation in continuing medical education (CME).



To actively participate in both departmental and Trust matters concerning Clinical Governance and Audit.



To attend meetings as needed



Fulfil duties of weekly timetable including any out-of-hours



Sustainability is integral to the Trust achieving the NHS Net Zero target. All staff are therefore actively encouraged and supported to implement new ways of working within their field of expertise.



Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is the biggest provider of healthcare services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. Our three main sites are Royal Cornwall Hospital Truro, St Michael's Hospital Hayle and West Cornwall Hospital Penzance, our staff and services are available across the region.



The Trust employs 5,000+ staff, has a budget of 380 million and 750 beds. We work with health and social care organisations -including NHS Kernow and NHS England- to ensure local healthcare needs are met. We provide acute medical, surgical and specialist services to around 500,000- which can increase significantly during busy holiday periods.



The Trust has teaching hospitals status as part of the University of Exeter Medical School. Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we continually develop clinical services and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care offered locally.



We can offer you a rewarding career in a supportive working environment. We have extensive educational links to help you realise your full potential and develop skills to provide outstanding healthcare to the local community.



Enjoy an outstanding quality of life in a place that offers surfing beaches and fishing harbours to beautiful countryside and historic towns. With clean air, plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities and excellent schools, colleges and universities (including adult education) it is the ideal place for families and for you to develop your own career.

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Identity Checks



Professional registration and qualification checks



Employment history and reference checks



Work health assessments



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We reserve the right to close this advert early, or when the allocated number of applications has been reached. Please submit your application at the earliest opportunity.



Agency interest will not be considered until this advert has closed.