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Kilmarnock, Ayrshire and Arran
Locum Consultant in Dermatology
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Job Description
NHS Ayrshire and Arran University Hospital Crosshouse Locum Consultant in Dermatology The Department is based in University Hospital Crosshouse, Kilmarnock and Heathfield Clinic, University Hospital Ayr. There are 4 adult in-patient beds at Crosshouse Hospital, and access to beds in the Paediatric Unit. The unit has busy Day Treatment Units at Crosshouse and Heathfield providing dressings, TL01, PUVA and Photodynamic therapy. Minor surgery facilities are available in the Dermatology Centre as well as in the clinic areas. There is a monthly cosmetic camouflage clinic. Specialist dermatology nurses operate review clinics for eczema and psoriasis patients and for those patients on isotretinoin and biologic therapy. There are seven nurse biopsy specialists. There has been substantial recent investment in the Dermatology service to enhance both staffing and services. The unit is supported by 1 ST3, 8 Specialty Grade doctors, 1 GPwER, 1 clinical fellow, 1 FY2, 1 GPST, a senior charge nurse, 3 Advanced Nurse Practitioners, and a team of experienced Dermatology Nurses. 1 GPwSI practitioners work in close cooperation with the service. The Dermatology Department enjoys close working relationships with Maxillofacial Surgery and Plastic Surgery. Monthly meetings are held with the pathology department. The Dermatology Department holds a weekly CME programme, including regular clinical review meetings, audit sessions and journal clubs, and the regional centres in Glasgow hold additional regular postgraduate meetings. The Medical Directorate also operates a CME programme. Undergraduates from Glasgow University rotate through the hospital. The Terms and Conditions of service are those determined by the new Consultant Contract (Scotland) 2004 and is offered on a 10 programmed activity basis. Applications from individuals who may wish to work less programmed activities or job share basis will be considered. Opportunities may exist for Extra Programmed Activities subject to service requirements. The post will involve participation on the on-call rota (1 in 6 when all consultant posts filled). For an Information Pack, including Job Description and how to apply on-line please visit : and you must also attach a current CV Closing date 30 June 2020 Informal enquiries may be addressed to Consultant Dermatologists, Dr Alison Honan (01563 827924) and Dr Alex Waters (01563 825212) with whom arrangements can be made for an informal visit.