Job summary
The Department of Dermatology at Lewisham Hospital is seeking a full time senior clinical fellow for fixed term contract (12 months).
This post is an ideal opportunity for a suitably qualified individual looking to develop dermatology experience. It is ideal for someone who has MRCP and is seeking to gain dermatology experience whilst applying for a training post in dermatology. The position will allow the candidate to continue to meet their training and education objectives within their clinical responsibilities.
The post holder will run a range of clinics based at University Hospital Lewisham (UHL) Clinics will include general adult and paediatric dermatology clinics, skin cancer clinics.
The post holder will gain also experience in acute ward referrals, ward rounds and MDM.
Main duties of the job
Clinical Responsibilities
To see patients under consultant supervision in clinics
To dictate and sign clinic letters and review results
To attend ward rounds with consultants
To undertake minor skin surgery under consultant supervision
To attend weekly MDM meetings and help with preparation of lists for MDM
To triage referral letters
To review inpatients on medical wards who have dermatological problems
To liaise and communicate with other medical and surgical units and other disciplines within the hospital
To liaise with patients' relatives
Medical Education and Training
To attend all training opportunities provided by the department. Opportunities will be available to plan and organise own continuing medical education within financial resources available
To participate in induction and regular appraisal, assessment and continuing professional development throughout the contract
To participate in the training of medical students
About us
Our people are our greatest asset. When we feel supported and happy at work, this positivity reaches those very people we are here for, the patients. Engaged employees perform at their best and our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) initiatives contribute to cultivate a culture of engagement. We have four staff networks, a corporate EDI Team and a suite of programmes and events which aim to insert the 5 aspirations:
- Improving representation at senior levels of staff with disabilities, from black, Asian, and ethnic minorities background, identify as LGBTQ+ and women, through improved recruitment and leadership development
- Widening access (anchor institution) and employability
- Improving the experience of staff with disability
- Improving the EDI literacy and confidence of trust staff through training and development
- Making equalities mainstream
Job description
Job responsibilities
To undertake clinics in general dermatology, skin cancer and paediatrics
To undertake minor skin surgery biopsy lists
To undertake ward and emergency departments reviews and consultant led ward rounds
To see patients under supervision of consultants in clinics
To dictate and sign clinic letters and review results
To attend weekly MDM meetings and help with preparation of lists for MDM
To participate in educational and audit meetings and meet CPD requirements
Job description
Job responsibilities
To undertake clinics in general dermatology, skin cancer and paediatrics
To undertake minor skin surgery biopsy lists
To undertake ward and emergency departments reviews and consultant led ward rounds
To see patients under supervision of consultants in clinics
To dictate and sign clinic letters and review results
To attend weekly MDM meetings and help with preparation of lists for MDM
To participate in educational and audit meetings and meet CPD requirements
Person Specification
Professional Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- Full registration with the GMC and hold a License to Practice
Desirable
- Post graduate experience in dermatology
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Significant years (FT or equivalent) postgraduate training in the UK (or equivalent), i.e. completion of F1, F2 and ST1/2.
Desirable
- IT Literate Relevant publications in peer reviewed journals
- Evidence of participation in teaching and audit
Clinical Audit
Essential
- Knowledge & evidence of participation in clinical audit
Teaching Experience
Essential
- Interest in teaching (trainees, undergraduates)
Desirable
- Evidence of formal teaching and/or medical teaching course
Management and Administrative Experience
Essential
- Understanding of clinical governance issues, organisational abilities, and good time management
Desirable
Research Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of research, methodology and ability to interpret published research
Desirable
- Abstracts or publications in peer reviewed journals
Other Attributes
Essential
- Ability to work in a team and have the flexibility to respond to the varying needs of a busy department
- Awareness of medico-legal implications of work Understand and communicate intelligibly Fluent in English
- Trustworthy and reliable
Person Specification
Professional Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- Full registration with the GMC and hold a License to Practice
Desirable
- Post graduate experience in dermatology
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Significant years (FT or equivalent) postgraduate training in the UK (or equivalent), i.e. completion of F1, F2 and ST1/2.
Desirable
- IT Literate Relevant publications in peer reviewed journals
- Evidence of participation in teaching and audit
Clinical Audit
Essential
- Knowledge & evidence of participation in clinical audit
Teaching Experience
Essential
- Interest in teaching (trainees, undergraduates)
Desirable
- Evidence of formal teaching and/or medical teaching course
Management and Administrative Experience
Essential
- Understanding of clinical governance issues, organisational abilities, and good time management
Desirable
Research Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of research, methodology and ability to interpret published research
Desirable
- Abstracts or publications in peer reviewed journals
Other Attributes
Essential
- Ability to work in a team and have the flexibility to respond to the varying needs of a busy department
- Awareness of medico-legal implications of work Understand and communicate intelligibly Fluent in English
- Trustworthy and reliable
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).
