Mr David Melling 

Sub Specialty : Major trauma, pelvis and acetabular, ribs 

Elective - Hip and knee arthroplasty 

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Location: England - North West 

Job title: Clinical Director and T+O Consultant

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Career summary

Liverpool Graduate in 2001, Mersey higher surgical training, I was an active member of BOTA and was on Committee as Education Rep. I was a failing trainee and had to repeat a year as an Spr. I am rubbish at exams and took multiple attempts to pass both the MRCS and FRCS MCQ papers. I even struggle on ATLS MCQs!  Fellowships in Bucks and Stanmore. Consultant for 10+ years, CD for last 5; in a department of 54 T+O consultants. I am a Clinical and Educational supervisor for all levels of resident doctors.

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Preferred method(s) of communication

☒ Face-to-face

☒ Video call

☐ Phone

☐ No preference

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Areas where I can offer support

☒ Communication skills

☒ Conflict resolution

☒ Education and training

☒ Equality, diversity and inclusion 

☒ Job search and interviewing

☒ Management and leadership

☒ Professional development

☒ Career transitions / Return to practice

☒ Work-life balance

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Why do you want to be a mentor and what can you offer a mentee?

I know what its like to struggle at work from personal experience with exams, and failing attachments. I had good and bad mentors to get through that. I can see first hand what influence mentors can have.  I manage consultants and trainees who are also having difficulties many aspects of work and life in general. I hope I am non judgemental and can listen so that I can help a mentee find a path forward.