Senior Clinical Fellow in Dermatology

Our trust has around 10,000 staff serving 1.6 million patients. It comprises Barnet Hospital, Chase Farm Hospital, the Royal Free Hospital and more than 30 services in the community. This larger scale organisation provides an unprecedented opportunity for us to continue our pioneering work, particularly in finding ways to deliver even better care to our patients.

Our mission is to deliver world class care and expertise in our clinical services, underpinned by world class teaching and research and we will continue to measure our progress against our five governing objectives: excellent outcomes, excellent patient and staff experience, excellent value for taxpayers' money, being safe and meeting our external duties, and building a strong organisation.

Everyone is welcome at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. We're proud of our diversity and we continue to undertake new initiatives to advance equality for LGBT+, BME, gender equality, staff carers and people with disabilities and lived experiences to promote good relations and understanding between our staff.

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior clinical fellow to join the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust Dermatology Department. An ideal role for someone interested in a career in dermatology, this is an exciting opportunity to learn within one of the largest dermatology departments in London, with an established reputation for dermatology training.

The Dermatology Department consists of comprehensive general and specialist outpatient clinics, including consultants with highly specialised interests, and acts as a tertiary referral centre for eczema, connective tissue disorders and psoriasis, as well as having an active clinical trials unit. The department also runs a comprehensive skin cancer service with a full range of treatment options including Mohs surgery. There is additionally some inpatient capacity that provides care for the local population in North and North Central London.

The successful applicant will be involved in all aspects of the diagnosis and treatment of dermatological conditions in outpatient and inpatient settings, and will be expected to treat patients on behalf of and under the direction of the Consultants.

Main duties of the job

This is a full-time (40 hours per week) post based at the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust Dermatology Department. The Dermatology Department at the Royal Free is a busy and dynamic unit that provides care both for the local population in North Central London and to a much larger network around North London, and the Home Counties.

As dermatology clinical fellow you will be expected to look after patients with skin disease in both the inpatient and outpatient setting. You will work with a team of trainees and consultants.

CLINICAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supporting regular outpatient clinics (routine and 2WW)
• Supporting surgical operating lists
• Attending MDTs Covering referrals from Wards and A&E
• Engaging in the development of the service

The department fosters a culture of shared learning and support. There is a large multidisciplinary team. Many clinics follow an attending model structure. There are weekly multidisciplinary team meetings including a clinicopathological case conference, inflammatory MDT and a dedicated connective tissue MDT.

Person specification

Experience

Essential criteria

• Ability to demonstrate broad clinical skills in the management of all patients
• 18 months general professional training experience at SHO level in general medicine
• Skills in common generic practical procedure

Desirable criteria

• Previous dermatology experience
• Previous experience in minor dermatological surgery

Education & professional Qualifications

Essential criteria

• GMC registration
• Full MRCP and/or MSc in Dermatology and/or previous experience in in Dermatology (at least 1 year)

Skills and aptitudes

Essential criteria

• Evidence of academic excellence
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Awareness of principles of Risk Management / Clinical Governance / audit

Covid-19 Vaccination

Getting vaccinated, and getting a booster, remains the best defence against COVID-19.
We encourage and support staff to get COVID-19 vaccine and a booster dose as and when they are eligible.

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Please note:

• Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts we may close this vacancy before the advertised closing date. Therefore please apply for this post as soon as you can, if you are interested and you meet the requirements of the Person Specification.
• Only those candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification will be shortlisted for this job.
• Interview arrangements will be communicated via email so please check your email regularly following the closing date.