Job summary
Applications are invited for the Fellowship post Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB) at University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust to commence 06/08/2025. The post is based within the NCG-funded highly specialised adult Epidermolysis Bullosa Unit hosted at Solihull Hospital. The role will include a research element which will entail travel to the University of Birmingham where the research facility is located. Registration towards an MSc for the associated research is expected.
The Trust seeks to appoint a fellowship in Dermatology, with a special interest in Epidermolysis Bullosa, based in the Dermatology Department to support the directorate in delivering high standards of patient care. The post is designed as a post for research in Epidermolysis Bullosa. The post will consist of work within Dermatology and Epidermolysis Bullosa with research activity in Solihull and Birmingham.
The ability to communicate and work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team is essential. It is anticipated that the successful candidate will contribute to increasing the national profile of the department.
Main duties of the job
Ability to establish good relationships with patients and colleagues across disciplines with excellent communication skill and an ability to work as part of a diverse team
Contribute to the Trust's corporate and strategic objectives and undertake mandatory training required by the Trust
Demonstrate excellence in patient care
Ensure that record keeping meets the requirements of all information governance and professional standards
Respond to complaints according to the trust protocols and within the appropriate timeframe
Support the development of a culture of continuous improvement, developing and contributing to service developments
Work with colleagues to meet the required activity targets of the Trust
Attend departmental meetings
About us
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Applications are invited for the Fellowship post in Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB) at University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust. The post is based within the NCG-funded highly specialised adult Epidermolysis Bullosa Unit hosted at Solihull Hospital and will include a research element which will entail travel to the University of Birmingham where the research facility is located. Registration towards an MSc for the associated research is expected.
The department of dermatology at Solihull, Good Hope and Heartlands Hospitals is the largest department of dermatology in the Midlands and one of the busiest specialist dermatology departments in the United Kingdom. We serve a local, regional, and supra-regional referral base commensurate with the broad range of subspecialty expertise and clinics offered. We host training posts for the West Midlands Dermatology Training scheme, NIHR Academic Clinical Fellows, a visiting fellow from New Zealand, as well as rotations for undergraduate medical trainees from the University of Birmingham. We are supported by an excellent team of administrative staff, a skin cancer nurse consultant and specialist nurses delivering phototherapy, systemic immunosuppression and isotretinoin clinics, photodynamic therapy, diphenylcyclopropenone, skin surgery, and specialist cancer nursing. A dedicated dermatology pharmacist has recently been appointed. The new department of dermatology at Solihull Hospital is a bespoke facility developed in 2015, representing an approximate 4 million capital investment and offering an excellent environment in which to deliver high quality clinical care. We work closely with our counterparts at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham, University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, particularly in the setting of advanced cutaneous malignancy, as well as in ensuring equity of access to dermatology care across our region. We are a friendly, dynamic, cohesive and forward-looking department seeking to further develop our reputation within the trust and our profile nationally and internationally.
The Trust seeks to appoint a fellowship in Dermatology, with a special interest in Epidermolysis Bullosa, based in the Dermatology Department to support the directorate in delivering high standards of patient care. The post is designed as a post for research in Epidermolysis Bullosa. The post will consist of work within Dermatology and Epidermolysis Bullosa with research activity in Solihull and Birmingham.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Applications are invited for the Fellowship post in Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB) at University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust. The post is based within the NCG-funded highly specialised adult Epidermolysis Bullosa Unit hosted at Solihull Hospital and will include a research element which will entail travel to the University of Birmingham where the research facility is located. Registration towards an MSc for the associated research is expected.
The department of dermatology at Solihull, Good Hope and Heartlands Hospitals is the largest department of dermatology in the Midlands and one of the busiest specialist dermatology departments in the United Kingdom. We serve a local, regional, and supra-regional referral base commensurate with the broad range of subspecialty expertise and clinics offered. We host training posts for the West Midlands Dermatology Training scheme, NIHR Academic Clinical Fellows, a visiting fellow from New Zealand, as well as rotations for undergraduate medical trainees from the University of Birmingham. We are supported by an excellent team of administrative staff, a skin cancer nurse consultant and specialist nurses delivering phototherapy, systemic immunosuppression and isotretinoin clinics, photodynamic therapy, diphenylcyclopropenone, skin surgery, and specialist cancer nursing. A dedicated dermatology pharmacist has recently been appointed. The new department of dermatology at Solihull Hospital is a bespoke facility developed in 2015, representing an approximate 4 million capital investment and offering an excellent environment in which to deliver high quality clinical care. We work closely with our counterparts at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham, University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, particularly in the setting of advanced cutaneous malignancy, as well as in ensuring equity of access to dermatology care across our region. We are a friendly, dynamic, cohesive and forward-looking department seeking to further develop our reputation within the trust and our profile nationally and internationally.
The Trust seeks to appoint a fellowship in Dermatology, with a special interest in Epidermolysis Bullosa, based in the Dermatology Department to support the directorate in delivering high standards of patient care. The post is designed as a post for research in Epidermolysis Bullosa. The post will consist of work within Dermatology and Epidermolysis Bullosa with research activity in Solihull and Birmingham.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Primary medical degree
- Intercalated degree or other science degree
- Full registration with the GMC
- MRCP
Experience
Essential
- Experience in dermatology training
- Presentations & publications relevant to role
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Strong communication skills, with an ability to work with a diverse clinical and research team
- Patient-centric clinical abilities, with an understanding of varying needs of a diverse patient population
- Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems
- An awareness of current specialty specific developments, initiatives and issues
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Primary medical degree
- Intercalated degree or other science degree
- Full registration with the GMC
- MRCP
Experience
Essential
- Experience in dermatology training
- Presentations & publications relevant to role
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Strong communication skills, with an ability to work with a diverse clinical and research team
- Patient-centric clinical abilities, with an understanding of varying needs of a diverse patient population
- Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems
- An awareness of current specialty specific developments, initiatives and issues
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
