Job summary
MANCHESTER UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST DIRECTORATE OF MEDICAL SPECIALITIES CONSULTANT DERMATOLOGIST Applications are invited for the post of Consultant in Dermatology. The appointee will join a team of Consultants, Specialty Doctors, GPSI and Specialist Nurses to provide dermatology services to the hospitals and local community. Applications must be supported by evidence of admittance to the GMC Specialist Register or CCT/CESR within 6 months of interview.
As Manchester Foundation Trust represents the largest trust in the country, this is an exciting time to work within our Trust. The Dermatology department is undergoing a transformational change and is rapidly expanding. Having recently developed a five year vision statement which included developing sub-specialty interests within the department. We would welcome any candidate with a pre-existing interest or one whom would like to develop one.
Main duties of the job
Applications for flexible and part time working are welcomed, with job plans to be agreed with individual candidates to best fit their special interest and the service need.
Please note that the closing date is given as a guide, we reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. You are advised to submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
Applications from job seekers who require Tier 2 sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. However, non-EEA candidates may not be appointed to a post if a suitably qualified, experienced and skilled EU/EEA candidate is available to take up the post as the employing body is unlikely, in these circumstances, to satisfy the Resident Labour Market Test. The UK Border Agency requires employers to complete this test to show that no suitably qualified EEA or EU worker can fill the post. For further information please visit UK Border Agency website.
About us
MFT is England's largest NHS Trust with a turnover of £2.6bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We're creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.
Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 28,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you'll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.
We've also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our brand-new Electronic Patient Record system which we've launched in September 2022.
We're proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What's more, we're excited to be embarking on our new Green Plan which will set out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable.
At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not currently a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. If you are unvaccinated, there is helpful advice and information available by searching on the NHS England website where you can also find out more about how to access the vaccination.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.
Were looking forward to hearing from you!
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not currently a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. If you are unvaccinated, there is helpful advice and information available by searching on the NHS England website where you can also find out more about how to access the vaccination.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.
Were looking forward to hearing from you!
Person Specification
Professional Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS or equivalent.
- Full Registration with the General Medical Council.
- MRCP or equivalent
Desirable
- An appropriate higher qualification
Legal Requirement
Essential
- Inclusion on the Specialist Register or be within 6 months of obtaining a CSST in Dermatology
Training
Essential
- Certificate of completion of specialist training (CCST) in Dermatology
Desirable
- Attendance at appropriate professional courses.
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Wide experience in all aspects of dermatology (where relevant). To be willing to develop skills as appropriate to the service needs
Desirable
Management/Audit
Essential
- An understanding of the NHS management responsibilities of consultants. Experience of clinical audit.
Desirable
- Attendance at an appropriate management course
Teaching
Essential
- Interest in teaching undergraduate and postgraduate medical staff as well as other healthcare workers.
Desirable
- Teaching qualification e.g. PG Cert in Med Ed
Research/Publications
Essential
- Evidence of recent and current research, with relevant publications.
Professional Interests
Essential
Desirable
- Membership of appropriate professional society(s). Knowledge of up-to-date literature
Personal Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients and their relatives, and with other members of the multidisciplinary team
- Experience of supervising general dermatology work with junior medical staff and relevant staff in other disciplines.
- Ability to work and make patient management decisions on own initiative, whilst seeking appropriate guidance from colleagues when required.
Desirable
- Experience of supervising junior medical staff and relevant staff in other disciplines
Person Specification
Professional Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS or equivalent.
- Full Registration with the General Medical Council.
- MRCP or equivalent
Desirable
- An appropriate higher qualification
Legal Requirement
Essential
- Inclusion on the Specialist Register or be within 6 months of obtaining a CSST in Dermatology
Training
Essential
- Certificate of completion of specialist training (CCST) in Dermatology
Desirable
- Attendance at appropriate professional courses.
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Wide experience in all aspects of dermatology (where relevant). To be willing to develop skills as appropriate to the service needs
Desirable
Management/Audit
Essential
- An understanding of the NHS management responsibilities of consultants. Experience of clinical audit.
Desirable
- Attendance at an appropriate management course
Teaching
Essential
- Interest in teaching undergraduate and postgraduate medical staff as well as other healthcare workers.
Desirable
- Teaching qualification e.g. PG Cert in Med Ed
Research/Publications
Essential
- Evidence of recent and current research, with relevant publications.
Professional Interests
Essential
Desirable
- Membership of appropriate professional society(s). Knowledge of up-to-date literature
Personal Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients and their relatives, and with other members of the multidisciplinary team
- Experience of supervising general dermatology work with junior medical staff and relevant staff in other disciplines.
- Ability to work and make patient management decisions on own initiative, whilst seeking appropriate guidance from colleagues when required.
Desirable
- Experience of supervising junior medical staff and relevant staff in other disciplines
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.
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
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).
