Job summary A Trust grade position in Dermatology is required based mainly at Broadgreen Hospital (LUHFT) for a 6 month period commencing 1st February 2025. The post offers an excellent opportunity for someone to gain the necessary dermatology experience required to consider a future training career in the specialty. In 2019, Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust was created,through the merger of Aintree University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen University Hospitals NHS Trust. The newly formed Trust is responsible for managing services at Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital, Liverpool Dental Hospital and the Royal Liverpool University Hospital. Bringing together a combined workforce of over 12,000 staff, the Trust has become the largest NHS employer in Merseyside and Cheshire. As well as providing general hospital services to the local population, the Trust provides a range of highly specialist services tomore than two million people in the North West and beyond. This is a fantastic opportunity to join an enthusiastic and friendly team of Consultants & SPRs in the dermatology departments at LUHFT. The dermatology clinic offers general and sub-specialist clinics. Liverpool is a fun, interesting and vibrant city with something for everyone - history, culture, sport, shopping and all within easy access to North Wales and the Lake District. Potential applicants are welcome to visit the department. Main duties of the job The postholder will have a job plan similar to the Specialty Registrars within LUHFT with general, skin cancer and sub-specialty clinics, and skin surgery. The postholder will take part in the rota to cover ward referrals at the Royal Liverpool Hospital and Aintree University Hospital sites along with the other registrars. The postholder will be expected to attend the weekly regional Grand Round and journal club held on a Wednesday morning at Broadgreen Hospital. Clinic patient numbers / templates will be in line with British Association of Dermatologists recommendations. On Call The successful candidate will be expected to take part in the registrar on-call rota, which is based at LUHFT: 1 in 6 non-resident on call; nodal point 4 (ST3 equivalent on call rate of pay). Weekdays 9am -7pm (no on call after 7pm) Weekends: 9am - 4pm (no on call after 4pm) Bank holidays: 9am - 4pm (no on call after 4pm) This covers emergencies at LUHFT hospitals and out-of-hours calls from general practice. See Job Description for more details. About us Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital & Royal Liverpool University Hospital. We are part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, formed on 1 Nov 2024 from the coming together of LUHFT and Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust. The Group was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide our patients. UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond. For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, we are their local NHS. We provide general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West. Aintree University Hospital is the single receiving site for adult major trauma patients in Cheshire and Merseyside and hosts a number of regional services including an award-winning stroke facility. Broadgreen Hospital is home to elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation. Liverpool Women's Hospital specialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK's largest single site maternity hospital each year. The Royal Liverpool University Hospital is the largest hospital in the country to provide inpatients with 100% single bedrooms and focuses on complex planned care and specialist services. For roles at Liverpool Women's, visit their careers page. Date posted 17 January 2025 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Doctor - other Salary £61,825 to £70,425 a year per annum (dependant on experience) Contract Fixed term Duration 6 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 287-BMED-68-24 Job locations Broadgreen Thomas Drive Liverpool L14 3LB Job description Job responsibilities The postholder will have a job plan similar to the Specialty Registrars within LUHFT with general, skin cancer and sub-specialty clinics, and skin surgery. The postholder will take part in the rota to cover ward referrals at the Royal Liverpool Hospital and Aintree University Hospital sites along with the other registrars. The postholder will be expected to attend the weekly regional Grand Round and journal club held on a Wednesday morning at Broadgreen Hospital. Clinic patient numbers / templates will be in line with British Association of Dermatologists recommendations. See Job Description for more details. Job description Job responsibilities The postholder will have a job plan similar to the Specialty Registrars within LUHFT with general, skin cancer and sub-specialty clinics, and skin surgery. The postholder will take part in the rota to cover ward referrals at the Royal Liverpool Hospital and Aintree University Hospital sites along with the other registrars. The postholder will be expected to attend the weekly regional Grand Round and journal club held on a Wednesday morning at Broadgreen Hospital. Clinic patient numbers / templates will be in line with British Association of Dermatologists recommendations. See Job Description for more details. Person Specification Qualifications and Experience Essential Full GMC registration and license to practise Completed at least 18 months of internal medicine training with achievement of appropriate competencies/capabilities in practice MRCP Part 2 written (or equivalent) Clinical experience in inpatient and outpatient dermatology for at least 3 months Ability to manage common and acute skin problems in adults Engagement with audit and quality improvement Ability to critically appraise evidence Desirable Relevant additional higher qualification Other research-based degree (e.g. BMedSci at upper second or first class) Full MRCP (or equivalent) Presentations at national or international level Publications Skin surgery skills Personal Characteristics Essential Evidence of good clinical judgement e.g. able to make decisions, prioritise, seek help when necessary Demonstrable ability to work well in a multidisciplinary team Participation in delivery of teaching Evidence of commitment to dermatology Excellent written and verbal communication skills Able to work effectively under pressure Receptive to feedback Able to work with patients on shared decision making Desirable Evidence of successful non-clinical management activity Demonstrable ability to lead a team Evidence of excellence in teaching Person Specification Qualifications and Experience Essential Full GMC registration and license to practise Completed at least 18 months of internal medicine training with achievement of appropriate competencies/capabilities in practice MRCP Part 2 written (or equivalent) Clinical experience in inpatient and outpatient dermatology for at least 3 months Ability to manage common and acute skin problems in adults Engagement with audit and quality improvement Ability to critically appraise evidence Desirable Relevant additional higher qualification Other research-based degree (e.g. BMedSci at upper second or first class) Full MRCP (or equivalent) Presentations at national or international level Publications Skin surgery skills Personal Characteristics Essential Evidence of good clinical judgement e.g. able to make decisions, prioritise, seek help when necessary Demonstrable ability to work well in a multidisciplinary team Participation in delivery of teaching Evidence of commitment to dermatology Excellent written and verbal communication skills Able to work effectively under pressure Receptive to feedback Able to work with patients on shared decision making Desirable Evidence of successful non-clinical management activity Demonstrable ability to lead a team Evidence of excellence in teaching 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address Broadgreen Thomas Drive Liverpool L14 3LB Employer's website https://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)