Consultant Dermatologist

A great opportunity to join the Dermatology team in a substantive Consultant post within the Northern Care Alliance at Salford Royal Hospital.

• The successful candidate will above all be able to be a productive and cohesive member of the Dermatology team.
• Continuing responsibility for the care of patients in his/her charge, including all administrative duties associated with patient care.
• Contributing to undergraduate, post-graduate and continuing medical and multi-professional education activity including teaching as necessary.
• Participation in clinical audit and research.
• Conducting appropriate duties in cases of emergencies and unforeseen circumstances.
• Multidisciplinary teamwork is envisaged as a key component of the working of this Trust and will involve Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) discussion with other colleagues.
• Development of special interests that fit in with the Directorate needs and the strategic direction of the Trust.
• Undertaking ward rounds as appropriate.

Providing evidence-based care for patients in a multidisciplinary setting.

Clinical the post holder will provide general dermatology, cancer and paediatric clinics and surgical procedure at Salford Royal Hospital. Management of the existing workload may change during this appointment and this will be reflected within the job plan as necessary.

All Consultants affiliated to the centre have admitting rights for elective and non-elective cases where patients remain under their care during the admission.

The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.

As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team.

In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading.

• Registration on the GMC Specialist Register-CCT or within 6 months of obtaining CCT

• Full registration with the General Medical Council. MRCP or Equivalent
• Completion of CCT/higher specialist training or equivalent in Dermatology
• To be formally recognised as a Clinical Supervisor as defined by the GMC Trainer Standards
• Participation in management training course
• Participate in an advanced IT training course
• Higher Degree
• To be formally recognised as an Educational Supervisor defined by the GMC Trainer Standards

• Clinical experience and expertise in dermatology
• Evidence of continuing personal and professional development
• Knowledge and appreciation of the core legal, ethical and political issues governing medical practice
• Experience of recent and current research/relevant publication

• Good practical clinical skills
• Proven ability to build and maintain effective teams
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to deal with difficult situations
• Ability to cope with change
• Able to manage and lead change internally within a multidisciplinary setting

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.

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust