Consultant in Dermatology

The Methodist Church in Britain; Bebington; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A consultant post in the Dermatology Department at Clatterbridge Hospital (Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust) encompasses general, surgical and paediatric dermatology with teaching and audit duties at undergraduate and postgraduate level. Applicants need MRCP or equivalent and GMC Specialist Registration, with UK experience and a track record in skin cancer management and supervising trainees.

The role involves clinical leadership and active participation in education and audit

Qualifications

• High standard of clinical skill in dermatology.
• Experience with skin cancer management.
• Experience supervising doctors in training and SpRs.
• Teaching undergraduate and postgraduate students.

Responsibilities

• Provide a general, surgical and paediatric dermatology service to the Wirral.
• Take clinical responsibility for all patients under your care.
• Supervise and manage department staff, including doctors in training and specialist nurses.
• Take part in training doctors in training and in teaching.
• Comply with the GMC's Good Medical Practice guidance.
• Maintain patient confidentiality at all times.
• Carry out duties in the attached job plan, agreed with the Clinical Service Lead.
• Be accountable for the effective use of Trust resources and professionally accountable to the Medical Director.
• Take part in clinical audit, clinical governance and continuing professional development, and attend audit days.
• Take part in undergraduate and postgraduate medical education.
• Attend the Trust's corporate induction on commencement.
• Complete the Trust's statutory and mandatory training programme.

Skills

Dermatology expertise

Clinical governance

Teaching/education

Paediatric dermatology

Supervising junior doctors

Audits and research

Education

MRCP or equivalent

GMC Specialist Register entry or within 6 months of CCT/CCST in Dermatology

Job description

This consultant post sits in the Dermatology Department at Clatterbridge Hospital, part of Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, with clinics also held at Arrowe Park, Victoria Central and St Catherine's hospitals. The work covers general, surgical and paediatric dermatology across the Wirral, alongside supervising doctors in training and specialist nurses. The hospital is a centre of excellence for skin cancer management, and the post carries teaching and audit duties at undergraduate and postgraduate level. Applicants need CCT, or to be within six months of it, at interview.

What the job involves

• Provide a general, surgical and paediatric dermatology service to the Wirral
• Take clinical responsibility for all patients under your care
• Supervise and manage department staff, including doctors in training and specialist nurses
• Take part in training doctors in training and in teaching
• Comply with the GMC's Good Medical Practice guidance
• Maintain patient confidentiality at all times
• Carry out duties in the attached job plan, agreed with the Clinical Service Lead
• Be accountable for the effective use of Trust resources and professionally accountable to the Medical Director
• Take part in clinical audit, clinical governance and continuing professional development, and attend audit days
• Take part in undergraduate and postgraduate medical education
• Attend the Trust's corporate induction on commencement
• Complete the Trust's statutory and mandatory training programme

What’s required

Qualifications

• MRCP or equivalent
• Entry on the GMC Specialist Register, or within six months of CCT/CCST in Dermatology, CESR or European Community Rights

Experience

• UK experience
• Skin cancer and advanced surgical management
• Managing paediatric dermatology
• Supervising junior doctors and SpRs
• Teaching surgery, basic clinical skills and postgraduate dermatology

Skills & knowledge

• High standard of clinical skill and expertise in dermatology
• Expert opinion on emergency and elective problems, with full independent responsibility for patient care
• Advising on the efficient running of the specialist service and managing outpatient priorities
• Applying research outcomes to clinical problems

Other

• Working in a team, with good interpersonal skills and a caring attitude to patients
• Communicating effectively with patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies
• Enquiring, critical approach to work
• Commitment to continuing medical education
• Willingness to take on additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national level

Nice to have

• MD or equivalent higher degree, or evidence of relevant research
• Dermatology experience at Consultant level
• Managing and leading a specialist unit and working parties
• Experience of audit management
• Ability to supervise postgraduate research
• Publications in refereed journals