Specialist Doctor in Dermatology

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Northwich; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Specialist grade doctor in Dermatology at Victoria Infirmary, Northwich. The role involves autonomous patient management, independent outpatient clinics, and subspecialty theatre sessions. Candidates must have full GMC registration and substantial medical experience, particularly in Dermatology.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 12 years’ medical experience since primary qualification.
• Ability to independently manage Dermatology patients, especially skin cancer pathways.
• Proven experience in skin surgery procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct clinical care and manage a full range of presentations.
• Undertake independent outpatient clinics.
• Handle administrative and governance responsibilities.

Skills

Autonomy

Clinical decision making

Patient management

Skin surgery procedures

Education

Primary Medical Degree

Full GMC registration

Advanced Dermatology training

Job description

Employer heading

NHS Medical & Dental: Specialist Grade

Job overview

Applications are invited for a new Specialist grade post based at Victoria Infirmary, Northwich. The successful candidate will be a clinical expert in Dermatology.

The post holder will be a senior non-Consultant member of the Dermatology Service. Working autonomously, this Specialist grade doctor will take responsibility for their patients and manage a full range of presentations within the Service.

The successful candidate will undertake independent outpatient clinics, employing clinical decision skills to formulate management plans. Additionally, the appointee will perform subspecialty theatre sessions unsupervised.

While working autonomously, the post holder will understand their own limits and seek help when needed. They will adhere to the nationally outlined generic capabilities framework for the Specialist grade.

Main duties of the job

An agreed autonomous practice framework will define the competency levels for the post holder concerning independent and autonomous practice. The post holder will have an individual patient caseload as the responsible clinician, handling all administrative and governance responsibilities.

A Consultant mentor will support the post holder. The role primarily involves providing direct clinical care and meeting service delivery and improvement targets, supported by development opportunities.

Based on skills assessment, the post holder is expected to work with varying supervision levels, progressing to autonomous practice. They will follow protocols and guidelines relevant to their practice area.

Working for our organisation

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital and community services across East Cheshire and West Cheshire & Chester, including high-quality planned and emergency care, maternity, critical care, and more.

The Trust employs over 5,100 staff, with over 500 beds, and offers a comprehensive range of community services through 26 medical centers and schools via the Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership.

We are actively involved in developing Integrated Care plans across Cheshire & Merseyside, aiming to deliver innovative, responsive, and effective care in hospital and community settings.

Our mission is to inspire hope and deliver unparalleled care for the Cheshire communities, helping them enjoy life to the fullest.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached job description. Note that this list is not exhaustive.

Person specification

Qualifications

• Full GMC registration and a license to practice
• Primary Medical Degree
• Minimum of 12 years’ medical experience since primary qualification, with at least six in a relevant specialty in the Specialty Doctor or closed SAS grades, or equivalent experience from other grades or overseas
• Meet the criteria outlined in the Specialist grade generic capabilities framework
• Ability to independently manage Dermatology patients, especially skin cancer pathways
• Ability to work autonomously within practice frameworks
• Proven experience in skin surgery procedures (logbook/audit required)

Training

• Extensive Dermatology experience
• Life support courses
• Full driving license
• Advanced Dermatology training
• ALS, ATLS, EPLS/APLS certifications

Professional Values and Behaviours

• Participation in annual appraisals
• Adherence to GMC Good Medical Practice
• Mandatory training engagement
• Recent multisource feedback
• Reflection on practice
• Clinical logbook

Teaching and CPD

• Teaching/mentoring experience
• Commitment to CME and professional development
• Ability to appraise junior staff
• Recognition as a clinical supervisor
• Formal teaching qualification (desirable)

Quality Improvement

• Interest and involvement in quality improvement
• Knowledge of QI techniques and project involvement
• Engagement in clinical audits
• Awareness of subspecialty developments
• Experience in audit or QI projects
• Understanding human factors principles

Research

• Understanding of research importance and application
• Ability to interpret research data
• Publications/presentations
• Research methodology experience
• Original research experience

Communication

• Effective communication with patients, families, and colleagues
• Understanding leadership principles
• Awareness of human factors in critical incidents
• Leadership course

Personal Attributes

• Organizational and prioritization skills
• Enthusiasm and resilience under pressure
• Critical and inquisitive approach
• Caring attitude
• Motivational and developmental skills

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Employer certification / accreditation badges

Applicant requirements

Appropriate UK professional registration is required. The role is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020, and a disclosure check will be necessary.