West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust
Fixed Term Specialist in Dermatology-9 months
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Job Opportunity: Dermatology Specialist
This is a fixed term 9 month post which presents an exciting opportunity to contribute to a high‑quality, patient‑centred service within a supportive multidisciplinary team.
About the Role
The successful candidate will join a team of 4 consultants and 8 nurses who work collectively to cover the dermatology service. The post will be expected to provide specialist outpatient and inpatient dermatology care. Deliver expertise in the diagnosis and management of skin conditions, including skin cancer. Participate in MDT meetings and support junior doctors, nurses, and allied health professionals through supervision and teaching.
Responsibilities
- Maintenance of the highest clinical standards in the management of medical and surgical dermatology.
- Provision of out-patient services in general and tumour dermatology in West Suffolk Hospital.
- Local anaesthetic surgery, one week if needed.
- To efficiently manage the administrative side of patient care including communications with GPs and informing patients of results.
- To actively participate in both departmental and Trust matters concerning Clinical Governance and Audit.
- To have responsibility for ensuring active participation in continuing professional development (CPD).
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About the Department
The department offers a friendly collaborative working environment with links with regional specialist center. The department has a long history of innovation and has introduced both a pre and post telederm referral pathway for suspected cancers.
About West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust
We are a busy, friendly, rural NHS Trust providing high-quality care and compassion to more than a quarter of a million people across west Suffolk. We care for, treat and support people in hospital, at home and in various community settings.
West Suffolk Hospital
The West Suffolk Hospital in Bury St Edmunds provides acute and secondary care services (emergency department, maternity and neonatal services, day surgery unit, eye treatment centre, Macmillan unit and children's ward). It has 500+ beds and is a partner teaching hospital of the University of Cambridge.
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Adult and Paediatric Community Services
Provided in collaboration with West Suffolk Alliance partners, include a range of nursing, therapy, specialist, and ongoing temporary care and rehabilitation, some at our Newmarket Community Hospital.
Our Values
Our values of fairness, inclusivity, respect, safety and teamwork guide how we work and behave as a team.
With nearly 5,000 staff, from all over the world, we strive to make our organisation a great place to work. Whatever your role or ambition, we want to help you be the best you can be.
We promote a diverse and inclusive community where everyone's voice counts and you can #BeKnown for whoever you are.
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For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: Dr Kun Chen
- Job title: Consultant Dermatologist
- Email address: kun.chen@wsh.nhs.uk
- Telephone number: 01284 713577
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