Job Summary
Thank you for your interest in Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (WUTH) and the SAS Dermatology maternity cover vacancy.
This post is designed for a trainee who has an interest in a career in dermatology and will give broad exposure to outpatient adult and paediatric dermatology, inpatient adult dermatology, and dermatology surgery, allowing the successful candidate to strengthen their CV with a view to ultimately working towards a consultant post.
Main duties of the job
1. Undertake general and 2WW Dermatology clinics under the supervision of a named consultant.
2. Weekly minor operating list.
3. Weekly session on the main acute site to support ward referrals.
4. Contribution to MDT meetings.
About Us
All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as "competent and caring staff" by our patients.
Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula, which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents.
We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral's only Emergency Department. We provide a high-quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales, and the wider North West footprint.
We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m.
The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus, or ferry and within easy reach of the major cities of Liverpool, Chester, and Manchester, as well as neighbouring North Wales.
Job Description
Responsibilities
1. Please see attached Job Description for further information about the Specialty Doctor - Dermatology position available at WUTH.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Eligible to reside & work in the UK
Desirable
* MRCP
* Desire to enter National Dermatology Training
Other Requirements
Essential
* Registration with GMC
Clinical Experience
Essential
* Core medical Training
* Minimum 5 years experience in clinical dermatology
Desirable
* UK experience
Clinical Skills
Essential
* Capacity to apply sound clinical knowledge
* Experience in making clinical decisions & managing risk
* Shows aptitude for practical skills required in the job
* Proven ability to work effectively in different clinical settings
Clinical Governance/improving quality of patient care
Essential
* Capacity to be alert to dangers or problems
* Demonstrates awareness of good decision-making
* Demonstrates understanding of the principles of research
* Evidence of interest & experience in teaching junior doctors & medical students
* Evidence of active participation in audit
Desirable
* Recognised teaching skills course
Communication Skills
Essential
* Demonstrable skills in written & spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients/colleagues
* Capacity to listen and take in others' perspectives
* Always considers patients preferences when discussing treatment options
* Directs & supports patients to access the information they need to support decision making
Personal skills
Essential
* Capacity to work co-operatively, effectively & flexibly within a multidisciplinary team
* Capacity to use logical/lateral thinking to solve problems & make decisions
* Capacity to organise oneself & prioritise own work
* Able to adapt & work with the Trust to deliver improved patient care
Probity
Essential
* Capacity to take responsibility for own actions
* Displays honesty, integrity, awareness of confidentiality & ethical issues
Commitment to on-going CPD
Essential
* Demonstrates a willingness to fully engage in appraisal
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Clatterbridge Hospital
Clatterbridge Road
Bebington
CH63 4JY
Employer's website
https://www.wuth.nhs.uk #J-18808-Ljbffr