Core to this post is 3 sessions in hair clinics per month So integral to the responsibilities of our posts are the following objectives: • to ensure the delivery of a high-quality patient-centred clinical service • to sustain and develop teaching and research wherever appropriate • to work in accordance with our trusts procedures and operating policies • to support the business plans and development strategies formulated for the specialty, the Medical Division and our Trust • to work within the framework of team decisions • to take a whole systems approach to working with the wider health community both NHS and social services • to show initiative, enthusiasm and flexibility Main duties of the job We expect the post-holder to provide a robust service in in a timely manner for hair patients. The post holder will be running parallel clinics with Doctor Anita Takwale and will be responsible for independent assessment and preliminary management of complex hair patients. • Ensuring the provision of a first-class Dermatology service • Working in accordance with the Trusts procedures and operating policies • To conduct clinical practice in accordance with contractual requirements and within the parameters of the Trusts service plans • To maintain the confidence of business plans and development strategies formulated for the specialty, the Support Services Division or the Trust About us We are a large organisation providing acute services from Gloucestershire Royal Hospital in Gloucester and Cheltenham General Hospital to a population of 652,475 in Gloucestershire as well as caring for patients from surrounding counties and beyond. Our workforce is almost 8,000 strong and our caring and dedicated staff are recognised as providing good and outstanding patient-centred, high quality emergency, elective and specialist care across a range of clinical areas. We are committed to recruiting the best people to work with us to achieve our Vision of providing Best Care for Everyone and our success depends on the commitment and dedication of our staff, many of whom are world leaders in healthcare, teaching and research. You could make a real difference to our patients lives by joining our team. Job responsibilities The hair clinics currently are held on the first Tuesday afternoon and the second and fourth Tuesday morning. A planned period of training will be incorporated at the outset and will be ongoing. The post holder will be running parallel clinics with Doctor Anita Takwale and will be responsible for independent assessment and preliminary management of complex hair patients. Qualifications Essential • Achieve Grade/Years Experience Desirable • Teaching qualification Management/Leadership qualification Clinical Experience Essential • Proven clinical skills in hair problems Desirable • Dermatology experience Audit and evidence-based practice Essential • Experience in devising, conducting and applying audit results and then re-auditing Desirable • Training in and experience of evidence-based practice Management & Administrative skills Essential • Willing and able to work with colleagues in other specialities, professions and roles to ensure the delivery of a high quality, safe and reliable service. • Familiar with clinical governance. • Awareness of current relevant developments within the wider NHS. • Determination to have a key role in establishing and developing the service Desirable • Experience of clinical governance • Experience of protocol / pathway development and change management Teaching experience Essential • Practical experience in teaching posts • Must have an interest in teaching all grades of hospital and professional staff Research experience Essential • Track record of critical reading • Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems Desirable • Plans for possible ongoing research projects relevant to service Personal attributes Essential • Flexibility and willingness to share clinical responsibility for patients • Conscientiousness to ensure careful transfer of care • Excellent interpersonal skills • Ability to communicate effectively with clinical, academic and managerial colleagues • Able to work co-operatively as a team member • Ability to self-motivate Desirable • Ability to think laterally