Consultant Dermatologist - Community Dermatology Service

Job Description

Location: Westminster, London\n
Position: Locum / Flexible Consultancy\n
Working Arrangement: Ad Hoc, Rate to be negotiated\n
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\nAbout the RoleService Care Solutions are currently recruiting for an experienced Consultant Dermatologist to provide specialist clinical support and contribute to the ongoing development of a Community Dermatology Service in Westminster.\n
\nThis is a flexible opportunity for a Consultant Dermatologist to provide clinical expertise, advice and educational support to an established service. A Clinical Lead is already in place, so this role will focus on providing specialist dermatology input rather than taking responsibility for the overall clinical leadership of the service.\n
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\nIdeally, we are looking for one primary consultant to provide consistent ongoing support, with a second consultant available to provide cover and additional support when required.\n
\nThe arrangement can initially operate on an flexible basis, with the potential to develop into a retainer arrangement if mutually beneficial.\n
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\nKey Responsibilities\n

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• Joint Clinics: Deliver two four-hour sessions per quarter, rotated across Westminster locations,
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• Clinical Audits: Complete two four-hour clinical audits per year. These can be undertaken remotely using a provided laptop or from the head office on Chapel Street, near Edgware Road station.
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• MDT / Journal Club: Deliver one one-hour session per year remotely, supporting clinical discussion, knowledge sharing and evidence-based practice.
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• Educational Webinars: Deliver two webinars per year, with three hours allocated per webinar to cover preparation and delivery (two hours' preparation and one hour of delivery). These sessions will be held remotely.
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• Clinical Email Queries: Respond to approximately two to four clinical queries per month on an ad hoc basis, with an expected turnaround time of 24 hours.
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About YouTo be considered for this opportunity, you will need to:\n
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• Be an experienced Consultant Dermatologist with relevant specialist expertise.
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• Have the ability to provide clinical advice and support to community-based dermatology services.
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• Be confident contributing to clinical audits, multidisciplinary discussions and professional education.
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• Have excellent communication skills and the ability to respond to clinical queries within the agreed timeframe.
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• Be able to work flexibly and provide consistent, ongoing support.
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Why Consider This Opportunity?\n

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• Flexible, ad hoc working arrangement.
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• Initially pay-as-you-go, with potential for a longer-term retainer.
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• A varied role combining clinical practice, education and specialist advisory work.
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• A mix of remote working and occasional on-site sessions.
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• Opportunity to support an established community dermatology service without taking on overall clinical leadership responsibilities.
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How to ApplyIf you are a Consultant Dermatologist interested in this flexible opportunity, please contact Rebecca Hyde at Service Care Solutions.\n
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Email: \n
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\nPlease get in touch to discuss the role and the proposed working arrangement further.