Job summary
We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated and ambitious dermatologist to join our well-established and supportive Mohs and dermatological surgery team at the Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI), Newcastle.
Applications are invited for a full-time, one-year fellowship post, commencing August 2026, for dermatologists seeking advanced specialist training in Mohs micrographic surgery, dermatological surgery and cutaneous oncology. Applicants may be substantive dermatologists, trainees within six months of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or immediately post-CCT.
Main duties of the job
This fellowship provides comprehensive training across a broad range of dermatological surgical procedures, with a strong emphasis on the management of skin cancer. On completion of the programme, fellows are expected to have developed the skills of a dermatologist with a special interest in cutaneous surgery and cutaneous oncology, including:o Mohs micrographic surgeryo Surgical reconstruction following skin cancer excisiono Scar revisiono Dermatological applications of laser technology
About us
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
With around 2 million contacts with patients every year, we deliver care from:
- Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI)
- Freeman Hospital
- Newcastle Dental Hospital
- Cramlington Manor Walks
- Urgent treatment centres
- Newcastle Fertility Centre
- Northern Centre for Cancer Care, North Cumbria
- Northern Genetics Service
These include a range of flagship services which deliver cutting-edge care (supported by state-of-the-art diagnostic services in both radiology and pathology) and are a catalyst for innovation to support pioneering clinical practice in the NHS.
We also have offices at Regent Point in Gosforth and community sites.
Please see attached information on what Staff Benefits we have to offer at our Trust under 'Documents to download' or 'Supporting documents'.
For further information on The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust please visit: Careers | Newcastle Hospitals | NHS | Newcastle Hospitals and Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Job description
Job responsibilities
For an informal discussion, please contact:
Dr Tom Oliphant thomas.Oliphant@nhs.net
Dr David Brass david.brass@nhs.net
Dr Sarah Fenwick - sarah.fenwick3@nhs.net
Dr Dominic Tabor d.tabor@nhs.net
Job description
Job responsibilities
For an informal discussion, please contact:
Dr Tom Oliphant thomas.Oliphant@nhs.net
Dr David Brass david.brass@nhs.net
Dr Sarah Fenwick - sarah.fenwick3@nhs.net
Dr Dominic Tabor d.tabor@nhs.net
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent.
- MRCP or equivalent.
- Full GMC registration.
Desirable
- Up to date training in skin cancer diagnostics and management
- (Higher level qualification): diploma masters PhD
Clinical Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Satisfactory completion of foundation training or equivalent.
- Able to manage common medical emergencies.
Desirable
- Active interest in clinical dermatological surgery and demonstrates potential to benefit from intensive surgical training.
- Higher level skin surgery experience e. g experience in Mohs surgery (beyond skin biopsy and curettage)
Maintaining Clinical Competence
Essential
- Can show evidence of attendance at relevant courses/conferences
- No large unexplained gaps in clinical training
Teaching
Essential
- Can demonstrate regular commitment to teaching (eg students/health care professionals)
Desirable
- Has attended a teaching course or attained a module towards a higher teaching qualification.
- Has presented at a national or international conference.
- Formal teaching qualification.
Clinical Governance, Audit and Research
Essential
- Experience of audit projects.
- Experience of recent quality improvement activity.
Desirable
- Evidence of involvement in clinical research
- Has relevant poster publication
- Has published peer reviewed article
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent.
- MRCP or equivalent.
- Full GMC registration.
Desirable
- Up to date training in skin cancer diagnostics and management
- (Higher level qualification): diploma masters PhD
Clinical Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Satisfactory completion of foundation training or equivalent.
- Able to manage common medical emergencies.
Desirable
- Active interest in clinical dermatological surgery and demonstrates potential to benefit from intensive surgical training.
- Higher level skin surgery experience e. g experience in Mohs surgery (beyond skin biopsy and curettage)
Maintaining Clinical Competence
Essential
- Can show evidence of attendance at relevant courses/conferences
- No large unexplained gaps in clinical training
Teaching
Essential
- Can demonstrate regular commitment to teaching (eg students/health care professionals)
Desirable
- Has attended a teaching course or attained a module towards a higher teaching qualification.
- Has presented at a national or international conference.
- Formal teaching qualification.
Clinical Governance, Audit and Research
Essential
- Experience of audit projects.
- Experience of recent quality improvement activity.
Desirable
- Evidence of involvement in clinical research
- Has relevant poster publication
- Has published peer reviewed article
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).
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