We are looking to expand our clinical team for Dermatology services by recruiting a Specialty Doctor. Dermatology is a very busy specialty, providing care to around 550 adult and paediatric patients per week, working alongside experienced colleagues across multi-disciplinary teams with the goal to provide the best care for our patients. We are the best performing Dermatology service within Greater Manchester and this is achieved through great management, support from other services and dedication to providing excellent patient care to our community. The Dermatology department are very proud of the services we provide to our patients and we would be keen to hear from enthusiastic applicants who want to help us keep providing excellent care and improving the services we offer. Main duties of the job The post holder will manage their own clinical workload and cover all types of dermatological conditions for two week wait, new and follow up patients and ward referrals, as well as performing minor operations and being an integral part of the sector MDT meetings. There will be opportunities to play a vital role in service development as well as educating and developing staff within the department as we look to grow the services we offer as well as expanding the range of roles within the department. About us The service is located within the centre of the hospital site in a dedicated department. The department offers seven clinic rooms, two theatres and a phototherapy unit. We offer a range of clinics led by both consultants and specialist nurses. We are currently developing a tele-dermatology service alongside our Medical Illustration colleagues and aim to offer a Biologics service to our Bolton population in the near future. If you are interested in the role and wish to find out more about this opportunity, we would encourage you to arrange a visit where you could meet the team and discuss the role further. The advert, job description and person specification for the role is included in this pack and provide further details. Person Specification Qualifications Essential • MBBS or equivalent • Evidence of achievement of Foundation competencies by time of appointment or equivalent • Full registration with a licence to practice with the GMC • Evidence of achievements of ST1/CT1 competencies or equivalent • BSL Desirable • Additional related qualifications, eg intercalated degree, BSc, BA, BMedSCI or equivalent Personal skills and qualities Essential • Good personal interactive communication skills: clarity of expression and purpose • Good knowledge of, and ability to use spoken and written English Knowledge Essential • Broad knowledge and experience of medical and surgical dermatology including management of acute dermatoses • Capable of working in a multidisciplinary team • Enthusiasm for service development and teaching Desirable • A particular interest and expertise in skin cancer diagnosis and treatment Experience Essential • Shall have completed at least four years full-time postgraduate training (or its equivalent gained on a part-time or flexible basis) at least two of which will be in a specialty training programme in a relevant specialty or as a fixed term specialty trainee in a relevant specialty; or shall have equivalent experience and competencies • Training and expertise in childrens safeguarding • Experience in a recognised Dermatology department • Experience of, and practical skills in Dermatology, e.g. skin biopsies and skin excisions and shows aptitude for practical skills required in the job • Ability to offer clinical opinion on a wide range of problems, both emergency and elective in the specialty • Relevant specialty clinical knowledge with capacity to apply sound clinics knowledge relevant to the job • Experience in making clinical decisions and managing judgement • Able to prioritise clinical need and seek help when required. • Ability to take responsibility for the clinical care of patients under the guidance of a Consultant Desirable • Evidence of relevant academic and research achievements and involvement of a formal research project • Evidence of relevant academic publications Research and teaching Essential • Evidence of teaching experience and/or training in teaching • Willingness and adaptability to participate in undergraduate and postgraduate programmes • Must be committed to register for CME on appointment • Experience in clinical audit Desirable • Published papers appropriate to career level • Formal teaching experience • Desire to contribute to departmental research • Managing clinical audit Management and audit training Essential • Ability to organise and manage day to day service delivery eg. outpatient priorities and dermatological surgery lists • Experience of audit and evidence based management of clinical problems Desirable • Team management skills Clinical Governance Essential • To have a broad understanding of all elements of, and a commitment to the principles of clinical governance