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Job overview
This is an exciting time to join the team at University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust – one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK, as we redesign and transform dermatology services across the area. Our service provides General and Specialist Dermatology for adults and children including skin cancer, patch testing for allergies, joint MDT clinics for Rheumatology, Oncology, Plastics and Genital Dermatology and Histopathology.
We are developing pathways with the local community dermatology service, expanding our Teledermatology provision and also aim to expand our advice and guidance and e-referral system. Our long term ambition is to develop a dermatology hub for specialist provisions including the development of a Mohs surgical unit.
Main duties of the job
The consultant dermatologist will work with the dermatology team to provide a comprehensive clinical service for patients. The dermatology service at UHCW is delivered across 3 sites , primarily at University Hospital (Coventry) but also at George Eliot Hospital (Nuneaton) and Hospital of St Cross (Rugby). This post will support the general dermatological service with clinical sessions based at George Eliot Hospital and Rugby St Cross, with occasional sessions at University Hospital as and when required.
This post will join a team of seven other Consultants in the Dermatology Unit providing in-patient and out-patient services.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
They will take ongoing responsibility for patients under his/her care, providing a consultation service and advisory service to clinical colleagues in other specialties within the Trust and Primary Care.
Demonstrate a firm involvement in Clinical Governance, Risk Management and Clinical Audit – this will include the development and maintenance of appropriate systems and practices to ensure continued safe clinical practice.
All consultants are required to demonstrate active participation in Clinical Professional Development.
As a University Teaching Hospital, the successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate a strong commitment to teaching.
Participate in the development of the Dermatology service, treatment protocols and guidelines and the greater knowledge in the management of Dermatological conditions.
Develop and maintain good communications with General Practitioners and appropriate external agencies.
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Person specification
Teaching & Training
Essential
- Commitment to continuing medical education. • Ability to organise and participate in and evidence of teaching and training undergraduate and postgraduate students. • Experience in demonstrating clinical procedures and techniques to other health care professionals.
Experience / Knowledge
Essential
- Thorough and detailed knowledge of medical audit, medical education, current clinical and medical best practice. • Understanding of the Clinical Governance process • Competent in basic information technology • Clinical and sub-specialty experience/qualifications
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- Meets all Essential
Desirable
- Meets all Desirable
Management & Administrative
Essential
- Ability to lead, communicate, liaise and negotiate with others. • Ability to advise on efficient and smooth running of specialist service. • Ability to motivate, innovate and support staff of all disciplines. • Ability to manage and lead clinical team. • Ability to supervise, appraise, coach and mentor trainee and other doctors. • Awareness of health service reforms and issues across all healthcare economy
Communication skills & abilities
Essential
- Caring attitude to patients • Enquiring, critical approach to work • Excellent inter-personal qualities • Credible and persuasive presence both amongst clinical and management colleagues • Ability to communicate effectively (written, public speaking and presentational) at all levels. • Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team
Research, Audit & Clinical Governance
Essential
- To be able to undertake complete audit cycle. • Ability to undertake multi-disciplinary audit. • Participated in completed clinical research projects. • Knowledge of clinical governance issues • Interest and awareness of research • methodology
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust’s values. (As detailed in UHCW’s behaviour framework – attached).
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This advert is for Locum Consultant with University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust in Coventry, England. It is listed as a Consultant Medical doctor Dermatology role. The advertised salary is £113565.00 to £150569.00. The contract type is 12 months (Fixed Term). The application deadline is 19 Aug 2026.
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