Specialty Doctor in Dermatology

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

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Job summary

We are looking to appoint a Specialty Doctor in Dermatology on a 12 month fixed term, full-time contract (10 PAs per week).

The successful applicant will be required to join our busy Consultant-led team in the delivery of high quality, patient centred Dermatology Services.

Main duties of the job

The position is based in the purpose built Dermatology Unit at Ormskirk Hospital with in-house facilities including PUVA, UVB, TL01 therapies, photodynamic therapy and a patch test service.

There are also dedicated Skin Cancer Clinics and weekly Skin Cancer MDT, Biologic Clinics and Minor Surgery Clinics.

The post is 10 PAs per week, with one session being based at Broadgreen Hospital for CPD.

The work is largely outpatient based with occasional admissions to general medical wards for acute dermatological problems.

About us

The Secretary of State has approved the partnership between St Helens & Knowsley Teaching Hospitals and Southport & Ormskirk Hospitals.

From 1st July we have come together as a single organisation under the name Mersey & West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.

The Trust delivers acute hospital care, intermediate care, community, and primary care services to a population of over 600,000 people with a combined workforce of around 9000 dedicated and skilled staff from 17 locations including Whiston, Southport & Formby, St Helens, Ormskirk and Newton hospitals.

The Trust provides regional services for burns, plastic surgery and spinal injuries to more than 4 million people across Mersey and West Lancashire, Cheshire, the Isle of Man and North Wales.

Our Vision is to deliver 5 Star Patient Care:

CAREthat is evidence based, high quality and compassionate
SAFETY that is of the highest standards
COMMUNICATION that is open, inclusive and respectful
SYSTEMS that are efficient, patient centred and reliable
PATHWAYS that are best practice and embedded, but also respect the individual needs of patients

Our achievements include:

Trust rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018
Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal)
Awarded National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for our Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme

Please see our Wellbeing & Benefits booklet for more information on our staff benefits.

Date posted

13 November 2023

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Specialty Doctor

Salary

£52,530 to £82,400 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

347-5771784

Job locations

Ormskirk Hospital

Wigan Road

Ormskirk

L39 2AZ

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description for further information and person specification.

Advert Date: 13th November 2023

Closing Date: 27th November 2023

Shortlisting Date: 28th November 2023

Proposed Interview Date: TBC

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description for further information and person specification.

Advert Date: 13th November 2023

Closing Date: 27th November 2023

Shortlisting Date: 28th November 2023

Proposed Interview Date: TBC

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Hold Full Registration with the GMC

Desirable

MRCP or equivalent

Language Skills

Essential

All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues

Skills

Essential

Appropriate knowledge base and ability to apply sound clinical judgment to problems

Desirable

Minor surgery skills

Acedemic Research Skills

Desirable

Experience of audit and research

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Hold Full Registration with the GMC

Desirable

MRCP or equivalent

Language Skills

Essential

All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues

Skills

Essential

Appropriate knowledge base and ability to apply sound clinical judgment to problems

Desirable

Minor surgery skills

Acedemic Research Skills

Desirable

Experience of audit and research

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).