Overview
We want talented and enthusiastic people from all backgrounds to join #TeamMWL. With us you can learn, grow and develop your career, realising your true ambitions and aspirations. Whatever you’re looking for in your career, you’ll find it here at MWL.
Location: Ormskirk (Site: Ormskirk Hospital Town), Salary £61,542 - £99,216 per annum (Grade MC 75), Salary period: Yearly. Closing date: 14/11/2025 23:59.
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Main duties of the job
* Full-time post for a Specialty Doctor in Dermatology.
* 8.5 DCC (dedicated clinical time) and 1.5 SPA (supporting professional activities) per week.
* Participation in Dermatology Grand Round, Audit, Journal Club, Histopathology meetings; attended by consultants/dermatology colleagues in the region.
* No on-call commitment.
* Weekly session (excluding the first week of the month) based at Broadgreen Hospital; includes participation in Grand Round, Audit, Journal Club, and Histopathology meetings with region-wide involvement.
Detailed job plan to be agreed on successful appointment.
Working for our organisation
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust serves a population of over 600,000 with a workforce of over 10,500 across 21 sites. We aim to provide Five Star Patient Care and deliver a range of services including Acute Care, Primary Care, Community Services, and Specialist Regional Services.
Our organisation includes several hospital sites (Whiston, Southport, St Helens, Ormskirk) and provides regional services for burns, plastic surgery and spinal injuries.
Achievements
* Rated Outstanding by CQC (August 2018)
* Top 100 places to work in the NHS
* National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for Nursing & AHP Preceptorship
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For information regarding main responsibilities and requirements, refer to the supporting documents and the job description and person specification.
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
The Trust serves a population of approximately 650,000 with around 10,500 staff across multiple sites and provides a wide range of services including Burns and Plastic Surgery, Spinal Injuries, and acute and primary care services.
Person specification
Our Values
* We are Kind
* We are Open
* We are Inclusive
Qualifications
* Full GMC registration at the time of application
* Higher diploma or MD, MRCP or Masters
* Training in teaching methods
Knowledge and Experience
* At least 4 years’ full-time postgraduate training (or equivalent) with at least 2 years in a relevant specialty, or equivalent experience
* Experience in Dermatology (including Minor Operations)
Skills
* Effective English communication (written and spoken)
* Sound clinical judgment and appropriate knowledge base
Other
* Understanding of audit and research
* Full driving licence or access to suitable transport
Thank you for considering an application to work for Mersey West Lancashire NHS Trust. MWL is an exciting and forward-thinking NHS Trust with a strong reputation as an employer.
If you are unable to apply online or require disability reasonable adjustments, please contact Recruitment@merseywestlancs.nhs.uk.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion: We actively promote fairness, equality, dignity and respect for all. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to an interview for disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria. We also provide guaranteed interviews for armed forces veterans meeting the minimum criteria.
The Trust operates anonymous shortlisting and collects equality monitoring information to guide recruitment practices. We may close vacancies earlier than stated if a sufficient number of applications are received. The Trust supports flexible working.
Certificate of Sponsorship: This post may have visa sponsorship considerations. Please check eligibility before applying.
Disclosure and Barring Service: This post may be subject to DBS checks where applicable. DBS costs may be deducted from salary following appointment, and applicants may be encouraged to join the DBS Update Service.
Additional Information: Review the Trust's Values and Behaviours (Kind, Open, Inclusive). An applicant guide is available in supporting documents.
Contact: Name Dr Maria Konstantopoulou, Clinical Director - Dermatology (Ormskirk). Email: maria.konstantopoulou@merseywestlancs.nhs.uk, Tel: 01695 656665
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