Job summary
Applications are welcome for a Locum Consultant Dermatologist for 12 months in the Division of Diagnostics and Clinical Support Services. This is an exciting opportunity to work with our existing Consultants in providing the Dermatology services for MCHFT and Cheshire East Community Integrated Care Partnership. The post holder will also join the 5 Consultants in leading and developing the community-based Dermatology service for MCHFT.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be based Waters Green Medical Practice, Macclesfield, and Macclesfield Health Hub, in the Dermatology Department, Diagnostics and Clinical Support Services Division
The successful applicant will provide continuing responsibility for patients in their charge and will be a member of the relevant Divisional, Trust and Regional committees. The appointee will also be expected to contribute to the ongoing development of the service.
About us
Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (MCHFT) provides good quality, safe and effective healthcare to the people of Cheshire and beyond. The Trust, which manages Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford, was established as an NHS Trust in April 1991 and became a Foundation Trust in April 2008.
We employ almost 5,000 members of staff, provide around 540 hospital beds, with a range of services including accident and emergency, maternity, outpatients, therapies, and children's health.
The Trust is also part of Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership (CCICP), a unique local health partnership that provides a range of community services for people across South Cheshire and Vale Royal.
During the Coronavirus pandemic, the Trust was recognised nationally for its 'Be Safe Be EquiPPEd' campaign, which aimed to make the Trust as safe as possible for staff and patients, through supporting the correct use of PPE.
The results in the 2020 national NHS Staff Survey showed improvements in all elements of the safety culture theme, with 92% of respondents feeling their role made a difference to our patients. We were also recognised nationally for our workforce health and wellbeing initiatives.
At Mid Cheshire, we value our staff and appreciate that in order to give our patients the best quality, compassionate care, we also need to look after our colleagues.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post is offered at 10 PA but under the terms of the 2003 Consultant Contract, candidates who wish to conduct private practice would be required to offer an additional programmed activity. The job plan is based on 9 PAs for Direct Clinical Care. There is no on call commitment for this post, and 1 PA of SPA are allocated.
Further information is provided in the full job description available under Supporting Documents.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post is offered at 10 PA but under the terms of the 2003 Consultant Contract, candidates who wish to conduct private practice would be required to offer an additional programmed activity. The job plan is based on 9 PAs for Direct Clinical Care. There is no on call commitment for this post, and 1 PA of SPA are allocated.
Further information is provided in the full job description available under Supporting Documents.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration and a Licence to Practise
- Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via: oCCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview) CESR or European Community Rights
- MBBS or equivalent
- MRCP or eequivalent
Desirable
- Additional higher degrees relevant to this post
- Other postgraduate qualification e.g. MD, PhD
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience in Dermatology
- Full driving licence
Team Member
Essential
- Recognised ability to work within and provide leadership in the multidisciplinary team
- Effective communicator
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Flexibility of approach
- Commitment to clinical risk management and implementation of clinical governance
- Effective team leader
Audit and Research
Essential
- Relevant experience in clinical audit
- Relevant experience in research and evidence of publications
- Ability to develop evidence based practice
Desirable
- Research Leading to MD or PhD
Teaching and Education
Essential
- Evidence to allow accreditation as a Consultant Clinical Supervisor for trainee doctors with the GMC
- Experience and interest in teaching both junior medical and non medical staff
- Evidence of commitment to continuing professional development and lifelong learning
Desirable
- Recognised teaching skills course
- Special interest in role development and staff training
- Membership of relevant medical associations / learned societies
- Evidence to allow accreditation as a Consultant Educational Supervisor for trainee doctors with the GMC
Other
Essential
- High ethical / professional standards
- Meets professional health requirements (in line with GMC standards in Good Medical Practice) Ability to communicate effectively with patients and staff at all levels of the organisation
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration and a Licence to Practise
- Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via: oCCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview) CESR or European Community Rights
- MBBS or equivalent
- MRCP or eequivalent
Desirable
- Additional higher degrees relevant to this post
- Other postgraduate qualification e.g. MD, PhD
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience in Dermatology
- Full driving licence
Team Member
Essential
- Recognised ability to work within and provide leadership in the multidisciplinary team
- Effective communicator
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Flexibility of approach
- Commitment to clinical risk management and implementation of clinical governance
- Effective team leader
Audit and Research
Essential
- Relevant experience in clinical audit
- Relevant experience in research and evidence of publications
- Ability to develop evidence based practice
Desirable
- Research Leading to MD or PhD
Teaching and Education
Essential
- Evidence to allow accreditation as a Consultant Clinical Supervisor for trainee doctors with the GMC
- Experience and interest in teaching both junior medical and non medical staff
- Evidence of commitment to continuing professional development and lifelong learning
Desirable
- Recognised teaching skills course
- Special interest in role development and staff training
- Membership of relevant medical associations / learned societies
- Evidence to allow accreditation as a Consultant Educational Supervisor for trainee doctors with the GMC
Other
Essential
- High ethical / professional standards
- Meets professional health requirements (in line with GMC standards in Good Medical Practice) Ability to communicate effectively with patients and staff at all levels of the organisation
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).
