Job Description

This is an exciting post to enhance the already excellent dermatology services of University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust based at Southlands, Worthing and St Richard's Hospitals



The successful applicant will be supported by a team of forward thinking and dynamic Consultant Dermatologists, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Trainees, Clinical Fellows and GPs with a Specialist Interest. Out-patient facilities are on all sites and are built to accommodate the Dermatology service requirements. There is a phototherapy unit at the Southlands site with TLO1 and PUVA. We also provide Photodynamic therapy and patch testing services. We have Dermatology Nurse Specialists and Skin Cancer Nurse Specialists to provide clinical support for the Consultants currently in post.



The primary role of the dermatologists is to manage patients with high risk skin cancers and complex medical dermatology cases. We are expecting the successful candidate to actively participate in the development of the dermatology service at UHS, working closely with the established team in Southlands.



Clinicians are supported by Consultant Histopathologists all of whom have a specialist interest and expertise in skin pathology and there is an alternate weekly multidisciplinary review meeting of skin Pathology. The skin cancer service includes a successful joint cross site MDT. The Dermatology department works closely with the MFU department for the management of patients requiring more complex head and neck surgical intervention



At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of staff networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.



The successful applicant will be supported by a team of forward thinking and dynamic Consultant Dermatologists, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Trainees, Clinical Fellows and GPs with a Specialist Interest. Out-patient facilities are on all sites and are built to accommodate the Dermatology service requirements. There is a phototherapy unit at the Southlands site with TLO1 and PUVA. We also provide Photodynamic therapy and patch testing services. We have Dermatology Nurse Specialists and Skin Cancer Nurse Specialists to provide clinical support for the Consultants currently in post.



The primary role of the dermatologists is to manage patients with high risk skin cancers and complex medical dermatology cases. We are expecting the successful candidate to actively participate in the development of the dermatology service at UHS, working closely with the established team in Southlands.



Clinicians are supported by Consultant Histopathologists all of whom have a specialist interest and expertise in skin pathology and there is an alternate weekly multidisciplinary review meeting of skin Pathology. The skin cancer service includes a successful joint cross site MDT. The Dermatology department works closely with the MFU department for the management of patients requiring more complex head and neck surgical intervention