Job summary
We are looking to expand our clinical team for Dermatology services by recruiting two consultants.
Dermatology is a very busy specialty, providing care to around 550 adult and paediatric patients per week, working alongside experienced colleagues across multi-disciplinary teams with the goal to provide the best care for our patients. We are the best performing Dermatology service within Greater Manchester and this is achieved through great management, support from other services and dedication to providing excellent patient care to our community.
The Dermatology department are very proud of the services we provide to our patients and we would be keen to hear from enthusiastic applicants who want to help us keep providing excellent care and improving the services we offer.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will manage their own clinical workload and cover all types of dermatological conditions for two week wait, new and follow up patients and ward referrals, as well as performing minor operations and being an integral part of the sector MDT meetings.
There will be opportunities to play a vital role in service development as well as educating and developing staff within the department as we look to grow the services we offer as well as expanding the range of roles within the department.
About us
The service is located within the centre of the hospital site in a dedicated department. The department offers seven clinic rooms, two theatres and a phototherapy unit. We offer a range of clinics led by both consultants and specialist nurses.
We are currently developing a tele-dermatology service alongside our Medical Illustration colleagues and aim to offer a Biologics service to our Bolton population in the near future.
If you are interested in the role and wish to find out more about this opportunity, we would encourage you to arrange a visit where you could meet the team and discuss the role further.
The advert, job description and person specification for the role is included in this pack and provide further details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The advert, job description and person specification for the role is included in this pack and provide further details.
Due to the nature of this post, interviews will be arranged following advert closure.
Dr Corinna Mendonca
Consultant Dermatology/Clinical Lead
[email protected]
Kate Forrest
Operational Business Manager
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Janet Dutton
Dermatology Service Lead
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Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Entry on the GMC specialist register in Dermatology or be eligible for entry (within six months of attaining Certificate of Completion of Specialist Training) at the time of interview
- MRCP or equivalent
- Full GMC registration
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
- Broad knowledge and experience of medical and surgical dermatology including management of acute dermatoses
Desirable
- A particular interest and expertise in skin cancer diagnosis and treatment
Experience
Essential
- Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCST in Dermatology
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for the clinical care of patients
- Ability to offer an expert opinion on the full range of dermatological problems
Teaching/training
Essential
- Ability to work with and supervise non-career grade staff, registrars and specialist nurses
- Ability to teach clinical skills
- Ability to manage and lead strategic developments in service delivery
Desirable
- Ability to supervise 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.
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 .
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 .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website .
Employer details
Employer name
Bolton NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Bolton NHS Foundation Trust
Minerva Road
Farnworth, Bolton
BL4 0JR