Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity for a trainee with an interest in developing a career in dermatology.
This post is designed for a trainee who has an interest in a career in dermatology. As such it will give broad exposure to outpatient dermatology and dermatology surgery allowing the successful candidate to strengthen their CV with a view to ultimately applying for a national Dermatology training number.
This allows the successful candidate to strengthen their CV with a view to ultimately applying for a specialist registrar post.
Main duties of the job
- Ward based inpatient clerking and general inpatient duties
- Opportunities to attend outpatient clinics
- Opportunities for minor skin surgery
- Although there are no formal on-call responsibilities, there are potential opportunities for ad hoc General Medical Tier 1 or Registrar admission shifts at Arrowe Park Hospital
About us
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This post is ward-based (dedicated Dermatology ward) working with dedicated dermatology nurses. It will provide a broad exposure to inpatient adult dermatology and there will be many opportunities to work in the Outpatient clinics and to get some experience and training in skin surgery. This post will be supervised consultant dermatologists.
Please see attached Job Description for further information about the Dermatology Clinical Fellow position available at WUTH.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This post is ward-based (dedicated Dermatology ward) working with dedicated dermatology nurses. It will provide a broad exposure to inpatient adult dermatology and there will be many opportunities to work in the Outpatient clinics and to get some experience and training in skin surgery. This post will be supervised consultant dermatologists.
Please see attached Job Description for further information about the Dermatology Clinical Fellow position available at WUTH.
Person Specification
Professional qualifications
Essential
- General Medical Council licence to practice
Desirable
- Desire to enter National Dermatology Training
- MRCP
Experience
Essential
Clinical knowledge and skills
Essential
- 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
- 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
Communication skills
Essential
- 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
Desirable
Person Specification
Professional qualifications
Essential
- General Medical Council licence to practice
Desirable
- Desire to enter National Dermatology Training
- MRCP
Experience
Essential
Clinical knowledge and skills
Essential
- 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
- 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
Communication skills
Essential
- 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
Desirable
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).
