Consultant Dermatologist
Requirements
The post is intended for a senior clinical employee and requires the appointee to provide a first-class dermatology service across the Trust. An interest that complements the existing consultants’ specialties is encouraged; no specific education or years-of-experience requirement is stated.
Job Description
mainly at the Friends Dermatology Centre within the Kent and
Canterbury Hospital (KCH) in Canterbury, but will also include a
requirement to occasionally work Trustwide.
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, paediatrics, general dermatology clinic with and occasional Skin surgery.
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
We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: 'People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference’. We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called 'We care'. It's about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We're looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day.
Please note that if you require a Certificate of Sponsorship to work in the UK you must declare this on your application form, even if you currently have a certificate of sponsorship or a work permit for another role and are already working in the country. Please note we are only able to sponsor candidates on a Skilled Worker Visa applying for roles Band 5 and above.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Asha Rajeev Job title: Lead Clinician, Dermatology Email address: Rajeev@nhs.net
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About East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust
We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 700,000 people. We also provide some specialist services for a wider population, including renal services in Medway and Maidstone and a cardiac service for all of Kent based at William Harvey Hospital, Ashford. Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our vision and values. We have a national and international reputation for delivering high quality specialist care, particularly in cancer, kidney disease, stroke and vascular services. We value and pursue excellence in research and innovation. Our Trust has been ranked first in Kent for clinical research studies, as well as consistently recruiting high numbers of patients into research trials. As a teaching Trust we play a vital role in the education and training of doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals, working closely with local universities and Kings College University in London. To find out what's happening at EKHUFT, visit our news page or follow us on social media.
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