The post of Consultant Dermatologist offers an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated candidate to join a dynamic, rapidly expanding team to deliver excellent dermatology care in Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals. A specialist interest is welcomed.
This post holder will be employed for a full time post (10 PA), although consideration will be given to candidates who are planning to work less than full time.
Applicants are required to hold Membership of the Royal College of Physicians (UK or equivalent qualifications), to be fully registered with the General Medical Council, and to be on the Specialist Register or due to obtain their CCT within six months of the date of interview.
CESR candidates must have written GMC confirmation of successful application.
The interview will take place on Tuesday, 25th March 2025.
Main duties of the job
The appointee, along with existing speciality doctors/clinical lead, will be responsible for the care of:
1. All patients referred by their GP.
2. All patients referred by the Emergency Medicine Department.
3. All patients referred by internal & external specialities.
All aspects of Dermatology including:
1. Minor skin surgery operations.
2. Urgent and routine GP referrals.
3. In patient referrals and referrals from other specialities.
Duties may be varied depending upon current demands of the service.
About us
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust serves a population of over 600,000 with a workforce of over 9000 dedicated and skilled staff across 21 sites.
We strongly believe that the communities we serve should all have access to Five Star Patient Care.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information regarding the main responsibilities and requirements essential for this role please refer to the supporting documents heading and review the job description and person specification which will outline the duties of the role including a proposed job plan.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Full GMC registration and on Specialist Register or within six months of receipt of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) at time of interview. CESR candidates must have written GMC confirmation of successful application.
* MBBS or equivalent medical qualification.
* MRCP or equivalent medical qualification.
Desirable
* MD/PHD or equivalent medical qualification.
Experience
Essential
* Evidence of achievement of competencies by time of appointment in line with DMC standards/Good Medical Practice including: Good clinical care, Maintaining good medical practice, Good relationships and communication with patients, Good working relationships with colleagues, Good teaching and training, Professional behaviour and probity, Delivery of good acute clinical.
* Clinical training and experience to manage, supervise and offer expert clinical opinion on patients presenting to Dermatology Department.
* Experience of supervising doctors and practitioners with the ability to teach clinical and practical skills.
* Evidence of appropriate teaching experience.
* Demonstrates ability to undertake robust audit within team structure.
Desirable
* Evidence of feedback or peer review on these skills.
* Evidence of formally supervising medical students, F1, F2, ACCS and specialist trainees.
* Evidence of relevant research e.g. presentations, publications in peer reviewed journals.
* The ability to apply outcomes to clinical problems.
Other Attributes
Essential
* Is up to date and fit to practice safely.
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