Job summary
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.
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
Please see attached Job Description for further information about the Specialty Doctor - Dermatology position available at WUTH.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description for further information about the Specialty Doctor - Dermatology position available at WUTH.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Eligible to reside & work in the UK
Desirable
- MRCP
- Desire to enter National Dermatology Training
Other Requirements
Essential
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Core medical Training
- Minimum 5 years experience in clinical dermatology
Desirable
Clinical 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
- Evidence of active participation in Audit
Desirable
- Recognised teaching skills course
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
Personal skills
Essential
- 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
Probity
Essential
- 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
- Demonstrates a willingness to fully engage in appraisal. Self awareness & ability to accept & learn from feedback
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Eligible to reside & work in the UK
Desirable
- MRCP
- Desire to enter National Dermatology Training
Other Requirements
Essential
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Core medical Training
- Minimum 5 years experience in clinical dermatology
Desirable
Clinical 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
- Evidence of active participation in Audit
Desirable
- Recognised teaching skills course
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
Personal skills
Essential
- 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
Probity
Essential
- 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
- Demonstrates a willingness to fully engage in appraisal. Self awareness & ability to accept & learn from feedback
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
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).
