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Job summary

Main area
Dermatology
Grade
Specialty Doctor
Contract
Fixed term: 10 months (Maternity leave cover to November 2025)
Hours
  • Full time
  • Flexible working
10 sessions per week
Job ref
408-24-1172
Employer
Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Clatterbridge Hospital
Town
Bebington
Salary
£59,175 - £95,400 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
11/12/2024 23:59

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Specialty Doctor - Dermatology

Specialty Doctor

Apprenticeship Eligibility Criteria 

Should this vacancy be recruited as an apprenticeship, the following criteria will apply:

UK nationals or other persons with a right of abode have an eligible residency status if they have been ordinarily resident in the UK or the British Overseas Territories, or the Crown Dependencies (Channel Islands and Isle of Man) for at least the previous 3 years on the first day of the apprenticeship.

To find out why you should apply for a role at Wirral University Teaching Hospital, please view our video and listen to what our staff say working at WUTH is really like: https://youtu.be/Z5oMaNXprn8

 

Job overview

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

Undertake general and 2WW Dermatology clinics under the supervision of a named consultant.

Weekly minor operating list.

Weekly session on the main acute site to support ward referrals.

Contribution to MDT meetings.

Working for our organisation

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 to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description for further information about the Specialty Doctor - Dermatology  position available at WUTH.

Person specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential criteria
  • Eligible to reside & work in the UK
Desirable criteria
  • MRCP
  • Desire to enter National Dermatology Training

Other Requirements

Essential criteria
  • Registration with GMC

Clinical Experience

Essential criteria
  • Core medical Training
  • Minimum 5 years experience in clinical dermatology
Desirable criteria
  • UK experience

Clinical Skills

Essential criteria
  • Capacity to apply sound clinical knowledge
  • Experience in making clinical decisions & managing risk. Knows when to seek help, able to prioritise clinical need
  • 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 criteria
  • Capacity to be alert to dangers or problems
  • Demonstrates awareness of good decision making. Aware of own limitations. Track record of engaging in clinical governance: reporting errors, learning from errors
  • Demonstrates understanding of the principles of research
  • Evidence of interest & experience in teaching junior doctors & medical students
  • Evidence of active participation in audit
  • Evidence of active participation in Audit
Desirable criteria
  • Recognised teaching skills course

Communication Skills

Essential criteria
  • 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
  • Always considers the full impact of clinical decisions on the patient. Practice shared decision making
  • Directs & supports patients to access the information they need to support decision making

Personal skills

Essential criteria
  • Capacity to work co-operatively, effectively & flexibly within a multidisciplinary team, & demonstrates leadership when appropriate
  • Capacity to use logical/lateral thinking to solve problems & make decisions
  • Capacity to organise oneself & prioritise own work. Demonstrates punctuality, preparation and self-discipline
  • Understanding of the importance of information technology
  • Able to adapt & work with the Trust to deliver improved patient care
  • Promotes equality & diversity
Desirable criteria
  • Basic keyboard skills

Probity

Essential criteria
  • Capacity to take responsibility for own actions & demonstrate a non-judgemental approach towards others
  • Displays honesty, integrity, awareness of confidentiality & ethical issues

Commitment to on-going CPD

Essential criteria
  • Demonstrates a willingness to fully engage in appraisal. Self awareness & ability to accept & learn from feedback

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Dr Natasha Hashim
Job title
Clinical Lead
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
0151 482 7778
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