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Job summary

Main area
Dermatology
Grade
NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 10 sessions per week
Job ref
050-WXM-Derm-0825
Employer
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Employer type
NHS
Site
Wrexham Maelor Hospital
Town
Wrexham
Salary
£110,240 - £160,951 Per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
07/10/2025 23:59

Employer heading

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Consultant Dermatologist

NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant

Job overview

We are looking to appoint a substantive Consultant in Dermatology. This is a full time post offering an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated Dermatologist to join a dynamic, rapidly expanding team delivering multidisciplinary dermatology care in North Wales.

The successful candidate must possess a primary medical degree, Full GMC Registration with a Licence to Practice, CCT/CCST in Dermatology and inclusion on the GMC specialist register for Dermatology

Main duties of the job

To provide dermatology outpatient services to patients in collaboration with nursing and medical colleagues.

To provide dermatological inpatient care and  specialist advice for  inpatients in Wrexham Maelor Hospital.

To share responsibility for professional standards and quality control within the dermatology services ensuring compliance with standards which satisfy clinical governance.

To develop dermatological service with other consultant colleagues in recognition of regional and national guidelines where appropriate.

To share in providing emergency cover for colleague’s study/annual leave or illness.

To develop and implement clinical audit programmes within the Dermatology Departments and in collaboration with other clinical groups.

To participate in service development and business planning in collaboration with other consultant colleagues and the wider health community.

To provide training opportunities for undergraduates and postgraduates in dermatology.

 

Working for our organisation

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB)  North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh.  Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Candidates are encouraged to refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further information.

If you are ready to make a significant impact on the future of healthcare in North Wales and possess the skills and experience required for this role, we invite you to apply.

Informal conversations are encouraged prior to applying. 

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • GMC Specialist Registration or within 6 months of obtaining CCST in Dermatology from date of interview
Desirable criteria
  • Higher Degree or Diploma

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Broad Based general experience in dermatology
Desirable criteria
  • Additional specialist skills or experience

Clinical Governance

Essential criteria
  • Evidence of an understanding of the Strategic and operational issues underpinning Clinical Governance and the application in daily practice

Ability

Essential criteria
  • Ability to apply knowledge
  • Ability to write relevant and legible clinical notes
  • Safe and effective oral communication skills
  • Willingness to involve patients in the management of their conditions
  • Ability to handle difficult situations and conversations with patients and relatives with tact and sensitivity
  • Basic IT skills
Desirable criteria
  • Advanced IT skills

Management

Essential criteria
  • Evidence of an understanding of NHS management practices and their application
  • A willingness to attend and actively participate in the departmental management meetings
Desirable criteria
  • Management qualification/ training
  • Departmental administration experience

Audit

Essential criteria
  • Evidence of participation in audits
Desirable criteria
  • Critical appraisal course/ skills

Research

Essential criteria
  • Ability to access published evidence
Desirable criteria
  • Evidence of participation in research projects
  • Research based publications

Teaching

Essential criteria
  • Evidence of a commitment to teaching trainees
  • Evidence of teaching trainees
Desirable criteria
  • Evidence of teaching nursing and paramedical staff
  • Teaching qualification/ course

Training

Essential criteria
  • Evidence of commitment to Life Long Learning and Continued Professional Development
  • Member of work orientated Specialist Societies

Personal Qualities

Essential criteria
  • Friendly and polite disposition
  • A team player who values individual contributions of a multi-disciplinary team
  • An interest in working in a DGH setup in a general dermatology role
  • Reliable, self-motivated, and punctual
  • Evidence of the ability to work in stressful situations and/ or under pressure
  • Able to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service
  • A willingness to work outside of the normal working hours at short notice during times of need
Desirable criteria
  • Welsh speaker

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Welsh language skills are desirable

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Dr Dalia Alsaadi
Job title
Consultant Dermatologist
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
03000 858413

If you have problems applying, contact

Address
Abergele Hospital
LLanfair Road
Abergele
Telephone
03000843798
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