Clinical Fellow

Detailed job description

and main responsibilities

The post holder will carry out Dermatology outpatient clinics and minor skin surgery lists under senior supervision. There will be the opportunity to gain experience in the management of acute and chronic dermatological disease as well as skin cancer, and to develop your skin surgery skills. The research component of the post will comprise working alongside the Dermatology research team to support the running of clinical trials and other research studies in the department. There is no on call commitment. Time will be allocated for Continual Professional Development in Dermatology with attendance and participation in regional and national clinical meetings encouraged.

Person specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential criteria

MBChB or equivalent medical qualification Full Registration and a Licence to Practice with the General Medical Council

Desirable criteria

Presentations/Publications MRCP or equivalent

Skills & Knowledge

Essential criteria

Clinical judgement: experience in making clinical decisions and managing risk. Knows when to seek help, able to prioritise clinical need Practical skills: shows aptitude for practical skills and willing to learn basic skin surgery techniques Basic computer skills including use of Microsoft Word and Outlook

Desirable criteria

Previous experience of skin surgery

Experience

Essential criteria

Evidence of achievement of Foundation competencies by time of appointment in line with GMC standards in Good Medical Practice Evidence of achievement of ST1/CT1 competences in a relevant specialty at time of application and likelihood of achieving ST2/CT2 competences in a relevant specialty by the start date of the post (or equivalent experience)

Desirable criteria

Clinical dermatology experience Experience of research at undergraduate or postgraduate level

Interpersonal Skills

Essential criteria

Enthusiasm for a career in Dermatology Willingness to participate in clinical research Ability to work flexibly and as part of a team Ability to keep good medical records and communicate with other hospital departments and primary care Ability to communicate with patients and colleagues Ability to organise own learning and time

Other

Essential criteria

The applicant must have demonstrable skills in listening, reading, writing and speaking in English that enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues, as set out in the GMC’s Good Medical Practice (2013) Eligibility to work in the UK

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