Job summary
A 10 session Locum Consultant Dermatologist post is offered based at Wrexham District General Hospital.
GENERAL INFORMATION (WREXHAM MAELOR HOSPITAL)
Wrexham Maelor District General Hospital is the District General Hospital for the east area of North Wales. The Dermatology department provides a service for Wrexham and it surrounding villages. It also provides services to Bala and Dolgellau areas and English border villages and towns. The hospital itself is situated within the busy market town of Wrexham.
HOSPITAL ACCOMMODATION
The department has good offices for doctors, nurses and secretaries, including a very useful seminar room, and a clinic room. Most of our clinics are held in the main outpatient department. We have a dedicated skin biopsy room, and phototherapy unit. We have the use of a Medical day unit, for outpatient infusions and acute bed availability on Mason Ward.
Clinics are also held by departmental staff at Deeside Community Hospital, Mold Cottage Hospital, Chirk Cottage Hospital and Dolgellau Cottage Hospital, which all have extremely good facilities and friendly staff.
The new consultant will have a designated office.
Main duties of the job
T his post is in addition to the 4 full time Consultants in the department, Dr Rob Lister, Dr P Balasubramaniam, Dr Dalia Alsaadi and Dr Paul Yesudian. The consultants are supported by 2 specialist registrars, a full time associate specialist, and 4 speciality doctors 1.7 WTE and 0.5 WHT SHO. There are 5 specialist nurses. T
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board is the largest health board in Wales covering the whole of North Wales. It manages both acute and community services via its three divisions namely West, Centre and East. Dermatology is managed in the area division (a mixture of community and some acute based services) with the base for dermatology remaining in the acute sector at Wrexham Maelor Hospital. All the major specialities and sub-specialities are represented at Wrexham Maelor Hospital with the exception of cardiac surgery and neurosurgery. Visiting Consultants provide for plastic surgery, neurology and tertiary level specialist paediatrics. The dermatology department has excellent relationships with the oral and maxillofacial department who provide the head and neck plastic surgery services in North Wales. The clinical specialities are supported by excellent pathology and radiology services with CT and MRI on site. The pathology department includes a consultant histopathologist with a special interest in dermatopathology.
About us
Wrexham is a very successful town situated on the Welsh/ English border and is surrounded by beautiful North Wales and West Cheshire countryside. The town has excellent links to the North West with Liverpool and Manchester both only 45 minutes by car. Manchester International Airport is only 50 minutes away and Chester to Euston London is only a 2 hour journey.
House prices in the region are reasonable compared with the national average and there is a good choice of excellent state and private schools within the area.
MENTORING
Mentoring is available to all new consultants
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB PLAN
- 5 Direct Clinical Contact sessions it is envisaged that this will consist of approximately 5 sessions of clinics/cutaneous surgery/ward rounds and referrals and approximately 2 sessions of direct patient related administration.
- 5 Supporting Professional Activities sessions. One of these sessions will be to support the department in defined roles to complement the current consultants roles. This may include clinical governance lead, and deputy lead for local and specialist skin cancer MDTs.
- There is no out of hours on call commitment associated with these posts.
- Each year the department sees approximately 6000 new patients and 12,000 review patients. The successful applicant will be required to contribute to the workload of the department in line with recommendations of the British Association of Dermatologists which specify 10 to 16 patients per clinic depending on mix of new to review patients. A significant contribution to the general dermatology services will be expected but opportunities to pursue a specialist interest of relevance to the overall service will be encouraged.
- The successful candidate must have a commitment to revalidation, medical audit and continuing professional development.
- Attached timetable is an example only and final arrangements will be discussed with the successful candidate once appointed.
VISITING
Applicants are encouraged to visit and this should be arranged with either DrRob Lister, Consultant Dermatologist (telephone 03000 858410) or Dr Balasubramaniam (Tel: 03000858409, email: Periasamy.balasubramaniam@wales.nhs.uk)
RKL 24/01/2021
Link into BCULHB
http://www.wales.nhs.uk/sitesplus/861/page/40836
Example Timetable
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
AM
9.00 clinical admin
10.15 combined teaching ward round
11.30 local skin cancer MDT
General Clinic
9.30am Liverpool grand round /combined clinic ( weeks 1 and 3)
9.30 North Wales Grand round week 4
9 am
Surgery list
9 am
General clinic
PM
1.30 pm
General Clinic
Clinical Admin
General clinic
1.30pm weeks 1 and 3 Specialist skin cancer MDT.
(8 weeks a year
Joint Dermatology Clinic at Glan Clwyd and Bangor)
(4 weeks per year joint clinic at Wrexham)
Clinics = 4
Skin surgery = 1
Ward rounds, referrals = 1
Clinical admin = 1.5
SPA = 2.5
TOTAL = 10 sessions
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
This post is subject to the Terms and Conditions of employment of the Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Registered Health Professional
All employees of the Health Board who are required to register with a professional body, to enable them to practice within their profession, are required to comply with their code of conduct and requirements of their professional registration.
Supervision
Where the appropriate professional organisation details a requirement in relation to supervision, it is the responsibility of the post holder to ensure compliance with this requirement. If you are in any doubt about the existence of such a requirement speak to your Manager.
Risk Management
It is a standard element of the role and responsibility of all staff of the Health Board that they fulfil a proactive role towards the management of risk in all of their actions. This entails the risk assessment of all situations, the taking of appropriate actions and reporting of all incidents, near misses and hazards.
Health and Safety Requirements
All employees of the Health Board have a statutory duty of care for their own personal safety and that of others who may be affected by their acts or omissions. Employees are required to co-operate with management to enable the Health Board to meet its own legal duties and to report any hazardous situations or defective equipment.
Flexibility Statement
The content of this Job Description represents an outline of the post only and is
Therefore not a final list of duties and responsibilities. The Job Description is therefore intended to be flexible and is subject to review and amendment in the light of changing circumstances, following consultation with the post holder.
Confidentiality
All employees of the Health Board are required to maintain the confidentiality of members of the public and members of staff in accordance with Health Board policies.
Record keeping
All employees are responsible for ensuring Departmental and Health Board Records are created and maintained in accordance with Health Board Policy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB PLAN
- 5 Direct Clinical Contact sessions it is envisaged that this will consist of approximately 5 sessions of clinics/cutaneous surgery/ward rounds and referrals and approximately 2 sessions of direct patient related administration.
- 5 Supporting Professional Activities sessions. One of these sessions will be to support the department in defined roles to complement the current consultants roles. This may include clinical governance lead, and deputy lead for local and specialist skin cancer MDTs.
- There is no out of hours on call commitment associated with these posts.
- Each year the department sees approximately 6000 new patients and 12,000 review patients. The successful applicant will be required to contribute to the workload of the department in line with recommendations of the British Association of Dermatologists which specify 10 to 16 patients per clinic depending on mix of new to review patients. A significant contribution to the general dermatology services will be expected but opportunities to pursue a specialist interest of relevance to the overall service will be encouraged.
- The successful candidate must have a commitment to revalidation, medical audit and continuing professional development.
- Attached timetable is an example only and final arrangements will be discussed with the successful candidate once appointed.
VISITING
Applicants are encouraged to visit and this should be arranged with either DrRob Lister, Consultant Dermatologist (telephone 03000 858410) or Dr Balasubramaniam (Tel: 03000858409, email: Periasamy.balasubramaniam@wales.nhs.uk)
RKL 24/01/2021
Link into BCULHB
http://www.wales.nhs.uk/sitesplus/861/page/40836
Example Timetable
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
AM
9.00 clinical admin
10.15 combined teaching ward round
11.30 local skin cancer MDT
General Clinic
9.30am Liverpool grand round /combined clinic ( weeks 1 and 3)
9.30 North Wales Grand round week 4
9 am
Surgery list
9 am
General clinic
PM
1.30 pm
General Clinic
Clinical Admin
General clinic
1.30pm weeks 1 and 3 Specialist skin cancer MDT.
(8 weeks a year
Joint Dermatology Clinic at Glan Clwyd and Bangor)
(4 weeks per year joint clinic at Wrexham)
Clinics = 4
Skin surgery = 1
Ward rounds, referrals = 1
Clinical admin = 1.5
SPA = 2.5
TOTAL = 10 sessions
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
This post is subject to the Terms and Conditions of employment of the Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Registered Health Professional
All employees of the Health Board who are required to register with a professional body, to enable them to practice within their profession, are required to comply with their code of conduct and requirements of their professional registration.
Supervision
Where the appropriate professional organisation details a requirement in relation to supervision, it is the responsibility of the post holder to ensure compliance with this requirement. If you are in any doubt about the existence of such a requirement speak to your Manager.
Risk Management
It is a standard element of the role and responsibility of all staff of the Health Board that they fulfil a proactive role towards the management of risk in all of their actions. This entails the risk assessment of all situations, the taking of appropriate actions and reporting of all incidents, near misses and hazards.
Health and Safety Requirements
All employees of the Health Board have a statutory duty of care for their own personal safety and that of others who may be affected by their acts or omissions. Employees are required to co-operate with management to enable the Health Board to meet its own legal duties and to report any hazardous situations or defective equipment.
Flexibility Statement
The content of this Job Description represents an outline of the post only and is
Therefore not a final list of duties and responsibilities. The Job Description is therefore intended to be flexible and is subject to review and amendment in the light of changing circumstances, following consultation with the post holder.
Confidentiality
All employees of the Health Board are required to maintain the confidentiality of members of the public and members of staff in accordance with Health Board policies.
Record keeping
All employees are responsible for ensuring Departmental and Health Board Records are created and maintained in accordance with Health Board Policy.
Person Specification
CLINICAL GOVERNANCE
Essential
- An understanding of the Strategic and Operational issues underpinning Clinical Governance and their application in daily practice and evidence of such.
MANAGEMENT
Essential
- An understanding of NHS management practices and their application and evidence of such.
- A willingness to attend and actively participate in the departmental management meetings.
Desirable
- Management course / qualification
Person Specification
CLINICAL GOVERNANCE
Essential
- An understanding of the Strategic and Operational issues underpinning Clinical Governance and their application in daily practice and evidence of such.
MANAGEMENT
Essential
- An understanding of NHS management practices and their application and evidence of such.
- A willingness to attend and actively participate in the departmental management meetings.
Desirable
- Management course / qualification
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).
