Locum Consultant Dermatologist in Leigh

The Prosser White Dermatology Unit at Leigh Infirmary, Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh NHS Foundation Trust, has the pleasure of offering a locum Consultant Dermatologist post. The successful applicant will join a well-established and highly regarded dermatology service, delivering high-quality outpatient care and contributing to the ongoing development of the unit. The post holder will participate fully in clinical service delivery, multidisciplinary working, and departmental teaching, with opportunities to support service innovation and quality improvement within the Trust. Support for specialist registration through the portfolio pathway is also available.

The successful candidate will work alongside and under the clinical leadership of Dr Ambreen Ayaz and Dr Monica Bhushan within the Prosser White Dermatology Unit, contributing to the delivery of high-quality dermatology services. The post holder will provide consultant-level care across a broad range of general dermatology, including outpatient clinics, skin cancer pathways, and multidisciplinary working, supporting safe, effective, and timely patient care in line with Trust standards.

• To offer a diagnostic and management service to both new and follow-up patients referred to the Dermatology Centre.
• Opportunity to develop specialist interest in tertiary clinic.
• To undertake additional management or governance role in support of clinical lead.
• To undertake simple surgical procedures in clinic.
• To undertake surgical sessions in theatre.
• To undertake assessment of ward referrals.
• To undertake administration associated with direct patient care.
• To develop a good working relationship with all colleagues within the Prosser White Dermatology Centre and in the wider Trust.
• To contribute to the development and expansion of the service.

Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust are the proud providers of acute hospital and community services to the people of the Wigan Borough and surrounding areas. At WWL, we value our staff believing that ‘happy staff, makes for happy patients’. We have a recognised track record in staff engagement, and living our values ‘the WWL Way’. WWL are committed to placing the patient at the heart of everything we do, and in the provision of safe, effective care that acknowledges and ensures dignity. With this in mind we are seeking to recruit people who share our values and beliefs. At WWL we value the benefits a rich and diverse workforce brings to our community and therefore welcome applications from all sections of society.

A final programme will be negotiated with the selected candidate before taking up the appointment. The full-time job offers 10 PAs (8 DCC and 2 SPA) per week but you are specifically required to work such hours as are necessary for the full performance of your duties, subject to observance of employment law. We will encourage discussion regarding specialist clinics, allowing development of a sub‑specialty interest. A ten PA locum job plan will be 5/6 outpatient clinics, 1 surgical theatre list, 2 admin sessions and 1 SPA. An example job plan is attached. Please note that this is only an example. The final job plan will be negotiated with the post‑holder. The Job Plan is subject to re‑negotiation and review annually with the Clinical Director or deputy. Any changes would be agreed within the department as per Trust Job Planning Policy.

• Qualifications: MBChB or equivalent, CCT in Dermatology or equivalent (or within 6 months of this).
• Experience: Acute and Medical Dermatology, Sub speciality experience.
• Skills: Motivated and ambitious, Understanding of the NHS management structure, Understanding of Clinical Governance and quality issues, Evidence of commitment to team building.
• Knowledge: Strong evidence of good dermatological clinical skills, Ability to review and appraise evidence, Research experience.

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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.