Main area: Dermatology
Grade: NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time - 10 sessions per week (Plus 1 Additional PA)
Job ref: 409-6824964
Employer: Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: St Helens Hospital
Town: St Helens
Salary: £105,504 - £139,882 per annum pro rata (Grade YM 72)
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 25/02/2025 23:59
Interview date: 25/03/2025
Job overview
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.
Main duties of the job
The appointee, along with existing speciality doctors/clinical lead, will be responsible for the care of:
* All patients referred by their GP.
* All patients referred by the Emergency Medicine Department.
* All patients referred by internal & external specialities.
All aspects of Dermatology including:
* Minor skin surgery operations
* Urgent and routine GP referrals
* In patient referrals and referrals from other specialities
Duties may be varied depending upon current demands of the service.
Person specification
Qualifications
* 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
* MD/PHD or equivalent medical qualification
Experience
* Evidence of achievement of competencies by time of appointment in line with DMC standards/Good Medical Practice.
* 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.
* 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
* Is up to date and fit to practice safely.
Thank you for considering an application to work for Mersey West Lancashire NHS Trust. You are part of an exciting and forward-thinking NHS Trust who are one of the best places to work for in England.
Given sometimes we receive a high volume of applications to work for us, please be aware, that we may close a vacancy earlier than stated should a sufficient number of applications be received from which a shortlist can be confirmed. Therefore, you are advised to apply at your earliest convenience.
The Trust may contact you during the recruitment process for your feedback on your experience. We always aim for continuous improvement in our practice.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
We actively cultivate a professional environment of fairness, equality, dignity, and respect for all individuals. We welcome individuals from all backgrounds and value the unique skills, perspective and experience you bring.
The Trust operates anonymous shortlisting where no personal information about you, including your name or personal details are shared with the recruiting manager. No equality information is shared at any time during the recruitment process with the recruiting manager or other people involved in the decision-making process.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
If this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Please note if applicable, applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment.
Flexible Working
We actively support flexible working patterns throughout MWL. Changes made to the NHS Terms and Conditions of Service Handbook mean that:
* All employees have the right to request flexible working from day one of employment.
* There is no limit on the number of requests they can make.
* Employees have the right to make requests, have them considered, regardless of the reason.
At Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, we will consider requests for flexible working. We encourage you to also discuss flexible working options at interview stage.
Working for Team MWL
Staff recognition is especially important to us; we offer a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments (where applicable), 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata) and access to a range of NHS discounts.
Additional Information
Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trust's Values and Behaviours which are We are KIND, We are OPEN, We are INCLUSIVE.
Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team MWL very soon.
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