This new substantive salaried GP post has been created in line with the Cheshire East Dermatology service's strategy to work collaboratively with GPs and GP practices across Cheshire East
to promote dermatology knowledge and experience in primary care and employ and increase access for primary care colleagues in the secondary care service.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will be based Waters Green Medical Centre, or Macclesfield Health Hub, which is operationalised by theDiagnostics and Clinical SupportDivision.

The applicants will work alongside the medical team and wider MDT to deliver care to patients on defined pathways.

Clinical work will consist of outpatient clinics or minor skin surgery lists.

The role is being offered at two experience levels allowing to support GPs who have already achieved GPwER qualifications and well as those working towards the qualification. The salary details for the difference experience levels are detailed in the job description.

The post is offered on a full time, or sessional basis.

The successful applicant must have full registration with the GMC and continue to hold a Licence to Practise.

About us

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides a full range of hospital and community services for people across East Cheshire (population 399K) and West Cheshire and Chester (population 357K). The Trust provides high quality planned and emergency care, cardiac, critical care,child health,maternity services and intermediate care at Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford.

The Trust provides over 500 beds and employs over 5,100 members of staff. A comprehensive range of community services is provided across 26 medical centres and schools through ourCentral Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership.

We have played, and continue to play, a proactive role in the development of Integrated Care plans across Cheshire & Merseyside and our local Cheshire East and Cheshire West Place-based systems. We believe, and it is the cornerstone of our five-year Trust Strategy, there is the opportunity to progress innovative, responsive and effective care in the best setting for the patient, be it in the hospital or out in the community.

At Mid Cheshire, our mission is to inspire hope and provide unparalleled care for the people and communities of Cheshire, helping them to enjoy life to the fullest.

Job description
Job responsibilities

To provide a full range of dermatological services to NHS patients referred into our dermatology service.

To be personally accountable for professional and ethical actions and practices within a legal and ethical framework that adheres to the GMCs requirements and local policies and procedures.

To maintain confidentiality while communicating patient information, in such a way that preserves the dignity and privacy of the patient and the patients family and carers.

To maintain clinical competence and exercise awareness of professional responsibilities by reading current relevant literature, and undertaking opportunities for personal and professional development in accordance with the requirements of the GMC and the recommendations of the Royal College of General Practitioners.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

Registered GP
Desirable

gmc
Qualifications
Essential

MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
Desirable

Dermatology Experience
Eligibility
Essential

Evidence of achievement of Foundation competencies (or equivalent) by time of appointment in line with GMC standards in Good Medical Practice including:
Desirable

achievements