Consultant Dermatologist

The post holder will provide with clinical colleagues, a dermatology service to the hospitals within the Health Board, with responsibility for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of illness.

The post holder will have continuing responsibility for the care of patients under his/her care, allowing for proper delegation to, and training of staff.

The post holder, in liaison with consultant colleagues will have responsibility for the proper functioning of the department in line with any Health Board operational / strategic plan(s) (as amended from time to time).

The post holder will be expected to make a significant contribution to the directorate business planning process through active participation in the clinical directorate structure.

Travelling as necessary between hospitals/clinics will be required to undertake such duties.

There is no formal out of hours on-call arrangement with out of hours cover currently provided by the on-call physician with additional support from the on-call dermatology registrar at the tertiary centre in Cardiff.

The Dermatology Department follow the RCP guidance in clinic. The Health Board will fully support 3 sessions of CME/CPD, provide a dedicated office, and maintain secretarial support.