Clinical Research Fellow, Dermatology

Job summary

To work full-time, Monday to Friday, divided 50:50 between clinical and academic commitments. The academic role involves teaching medical students and doctors in training, in addition to studying part-time for a post-graduate certificate in Clinical Research. Applicants must be committed to studying part-time for a certificate in clinical research.

This role was available from 1st March 2025.

We currently provide a broad spectrum of outpatient activity including general adult and paediatric Dermatology and skin cancer services. We are closely supported by our Nurse Specialist team in the provision and monitoring of systemic therapies, including biological therapies and isotretinoin, and skin cancer diagnosis, support and follow up. Phototherapies are provided at Yeovil District Hospital, Yeatman Hospital in Sherborne and at Musgrove Park Hospital, Taunton. We provide a busy patch testing service at the Yeovil site. We strongly encourage and support development of subspecialty interests to augment our local service.

The Dermatology department works closely with neighbouring departments in Bristol and Exeter. We access Medical and Clinical Oncology services via our SSMDT at Taunton. Consultant Plastic Surgeons attend the skin cancer MDT and undertake surgical lists and outpatient clinics weekly at Yeovil District Hospital.

You must hold Full GMC registration with a licence to practice at time of applying for this vacancy, and have already passed MRCP part I.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for excellent team players who are keen learn and become part of a thriving Dermatology service. The site location of this role will be Musgrove Park Hospital in Taunton.

You will work closely with the clinical team (doctors and nurses) and have a varied day which will include reviewing inpatients, running outpatient clinics, teaching and research.

The Job Description contains full details of the clinical research opportunities offered through the University of Plymouth.

About us

At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:

Flexible working options to help you balance work and life

NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security

Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax

A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential

Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.

We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.

Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London.

The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.

Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.