Clinical Fellow in Dermatology
Posted 10 hours 29 minutes ago by NHS
Barts Health NHS Trust are looking to recruit a Locum Clinical Fellow in Dermatology for maternity leave cover. The successful applicant will rotate between Whipps Cross University Hospital and The Royal London Hospital during the appointment and be responsible for providing general inpatient and outpatient dermatology care, with participation in the out-of-hours on call rota. Administrative duties will include the regular dictation of clinic letters, discharge summaries and participation in medical audit and governance. The post also offers the opportunity to develop a sub-specialty interest in tertiary dermatology specialties. There is expectation that a successful candidate would engage with existing research programs and clinical trials across Barts Health. All junior staff will have a responsibility towards the teaching of medical students and may be requested to participate in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching. You must appear on the GMC register. Informal discussions are encouraged, and you are invited to contact Dr Malvina Cunningham, Consultant Dermatologist ().
Main duties of the jobThe job plan for the successful applicant will include consultant lead ward rounds, biopsy lists, general dermatology clinics, 2WW clinics, emergency dermatology clinics, biopsy lists and dedicated time for research, admin and teaching.
There may also be a requirement to participate in the out of hours non-resident SpR on-call rota (17:00 - 20:00 Mon-Fri, 09:00 - 20:00 Sat-Sun).
About usBarts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Job responsibilitiesThe full job description and the person specification provide an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, outlining the qualification, skills, experience, and knowledge required.
Please be advised that the vacancy advertisement may close early if a sufficient number of applications are received. Therefore, we recommend that you submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
Person Specification Qualifications- On GMC Register with license to practice
- MRCP or equivalent
- Able to speak and write English to the appropriate standard necessary to fulfil job requirements
- Must have completed ST2 year or equivalent
- Previous experience in NHS
- Experience of undergraduate and postgraduate teaching
- Involvement in quality improvement projects
- Experience of involvement in audit
- Understanding of principles of clinical audit
- Dermatology clinic experience
- Ability to perform skin biopsies
- Able to take responsibility, show leadership, make decisions
- Excellent spoken and written communication skills
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.