Clinical Fellow in Dermatology

Applicants are invited to apply for the full time post of Clinical Fellow in Dermatology at Charing Cross Hospital. We are looking for an ambitious and dedicated individual, who would form an integral part of the Dermatology Team. The post is aimed at IMT2s and the timetable is equivalent to that of an ST3 trainee in dermatology. The post provides an excellent opportunity to acquire general skills for those planning a career in dermatology, either via the Specialty Training route or via the CESR (Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration) route.

This is a busy department, with outpatient activity including General Dermatology and Skin Cancer clinics; specialist clinics at the Charing Cross Hospital site include Hair, Eczema, Hidradenitis suppurativa, and Complex Skin Cancer. A complex Medical Dermatology clinic runs monthly (virtual).

This is a highly competitive post attracting a high volume of applications. Candidates must have GMC registration, NHS experience, IMT2 experience and thorough knowledge of Internal Medicine, Membership of the Royal College of Physicians (MRCP), and ability to demonstrate commitment to Dermatology as a specialty. Previous dermatology experience is desirable. A strong team-working ethic and flexibility are essential for the role.

Start date: 7th January 2025

Main duties of the job

The post-holder will perform clinical work under the supervision of the Consultant team. Clinical duties include conducting outpatient clinics; minor surgery; attendance at a weekly skin cancer MDT meeting / Teledermatology meeting. The acute workload can be busy and includes performing urgent reviews of referrals from outpatient specialties, A&E and inpatient wards, and participating in ward rounds.

Job responsibilities

The post-holder will primarily be based at Charing Cross Hospital, but may be required to work at Hammersmith or St Marys Hospitals, depending on the needs of the service.

Duties include the following:

1. Clinical
2. Conduct outpatient clinics, under Consultant supervision
3. Perform minor skin surgery procedures
4. Attendance at weekly Skin Cancer MDT meeting / Teledermatology meeting
5. Participate in the day on-call rota, including managing referrals from GPs, outpatient specialties, A&E and inpatient specialties. On calls can be busy and effective time-management skills are required.
6. Participate in Consultant-led inpatient ward rounds
7. There may be a need to contribute to the cross-site out-of-hours on-call rota, depending on service need
8. Teaching
9. Deliver clinic-based teaching and tutorials to Imperial College undergraduates.
10. Management
11. Participate in audit and quality improvement projects.
12. Research
13. Participate in dermatology research projects.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• On GMC Register with license to practice
• Membership of the Royal College of Physician

Knowledge/skills

• Thorough knowledge and experience of Internal Medicine.
• Experience of working in the NHS.
• Basic knowledge of General Dermatology.
• Demonstration of commitment to the specialty of Dermatology.
• IT Skills and computer literacy.
• Ability to perform skin biopsies
• Dermatology clinical experience

Teaching & Training

• Experience of teaching and training undergraduates/postgraduates and junior medical staff
• Formal training in teaching skills
• Able to take responsibility, show leadership, make decisions, exert appropriate authority

Quality Improvement

• Demonstration of active participation in quality improvement projects.
• Presentation/Publication of quality improvement projects.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Depending on experience £41,750 - £64,288 per annum plus London Weighting