Job overview

Applications are invited for an enthusiastic and dynamic Specialist Dermatologist to join our well-established department at Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust. This a replacement post for a general specialist dermatologist ideally with a specialist interest in either the following, Biologics , drug monitoring and therapeutics, education for GpVTs and clinical governance .

The post holder will join an established team of three consultants, three specialists, specialty trust doctors, junior staff and specialist nurses with the aim of providing high quality and safe outpatient and inpatient care.

 The post holder will be expected to contribute with consultant colleagues to the provision of a hospital-based specialist Dermatology service. It is anticipated that this post will be for 10 programmed activities per week. However, we would be happy to interview applicants wishing to work full time, part time or in a job share. 

Main duties of the job

The Dermatology Department is currently based at Amersham Hospital with services  with outreach cover at Stoke Mandeville Hospital and looking expand the service to other sites to include Buckingham hospital in the near future. We provide the following Services; Mohs micrographic surgery, paediatric dermatology, phototherapy, photodynamic therapy, drug monitoring / biologics clinic, leg ulcer/ wound clinic, paediatric allergy and patch testing.

We have an active Day Treatment Unit, as well as Nurse Treatment clinics providing cryotherapy, intralesional steroid injections and iontophoresis. We have a team of Specialist Dermatology Outreach nurses, who supervise the care of dermatology in-patients and medical/ surgical patients who develop skin complaints on the acute wards.

The Department also has an active interest in Dermatology research. We have active academic meetings and there is SPA time to attend the RSM, St John’s Society meetings and the Oxford Regional meeting.

Working for our organisation

What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?

• As part of our BHT family, you’ll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
• We offer flexible and agile working opportunities, alongside your NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement, pension and access to NHS discount schemes.  
• We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

Why work for us?

• We’re committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
• As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
• Greater diversity within our BHT family improves positive outcomes for the people and communities we serve. 

What do we stand for?

• Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
• Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
• Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.