Clinical Fellow in Dermatology | University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 12 May 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £61,825 per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 11 June 2025 |
| Location: | Poole, BH15 2JB |
| Company: | Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 7204208/153-M3662 |
Summary
Clinical Fellow in Dermatology
Duration of post: One year
Department of Dermatology, Poole Hospital
University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
This Clinical Fellow post offers the opportunity to develop clinical and research skills in Dermatology and would be ideal for anyone wishing to pursue higher specialist training in this area. Our previous post holders have gained specialist experience and development of their CVs directly leading to successful application for higher specialist training.
The post is full time and is based in the Department of Dermatology at Poole Hospital. The role involves providing clinical care for dermatology patients and a clinical research component for 2 days per week.
Applicants must be able to demonstrate evidence of commitment to Dermatology as a career and have prior experience working in Dermatology.
• Carry out dermatology outpatient clinics with supervision
• Assessment of acute dermatology referrals on the ward and outpatient department
• Develop skills in skin surgery
• Work with dermatology research team
• Work as part of a team of resident doctors
Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues.
UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.
This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have about this at interview.
Please note if the role or service is relocated as part of a planned move, employees will not be eligible for excess mileage reimbursement. Travel from the postholder's home to the new work base will be considered a normal commute. Any other changes not related to this relocation will be managed according to the relevant Trust or National terms and conditions.
The post holder will carry out Dermatology outpatient clinics for general dermatology, systemic treatments and skin cancer under senior supervision. The post holder will have responsibility for the assessment of acute Dermatology referrals on the wards and in the out-patient department. There will be the opportunity to learn or develop skin surgery skills. The research component of the post will comprise working with the Dermatology research team to support the running of clinical trials and other research studies in the department. There is no on call commitment. The post holder will help to provide cover for the Dermatology SpR during times of leave and will work as a part of a team of resident doctors. Time will be allocated for Continual Professional Development in Dermatology with attendance and participation in regional and national meetings encouraged. The post holder will have an induction period at the start of the job to receive training in clinical dermatology and research. The department is a busy and friendly place led by 5 consultants and a team of nurse specialists, speciality grade doctors and an SpR. There is a strong clinical training environment and you will receive support with your learning in Dermatology, clinical supervision and mentorship.
This advert closes on Monday 26 May 2025
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