Clinical Fellow Dermatology

Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust

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Job summary

Treatments for skin conditions are very varied, and includes creams, dressings, day treatments and specialised light therapies, tablet medications, newer biological agents and, rarely, admission to hospital. We also carry out a significant amount of surgery under local anaesthetic, principally for the diagnosis and treatment of skin cancer. Our skin cancer service is monitored by weekly multidisciplinary team meetings to ensure best possible outcomes for our patients.

Some forms of skin cancers such as basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma and melanoma require surgical treatments. These range from small biopsies to large excisions and the more complex Mohs micrographic surgery. Most of this surgery is performed at Portsmouth Dermatology Centre at St Marys but is also carried out at the community hospitals in Fareham, Gosport and Petersfield. Larger cases may be referred to our surgical colleagues who work at the Queen Alexandra Hospital.

To aid management of our Dermatology patients we often rely on the talented QA Medical Photography and Illustration team, who work alongside us with a fully equipped specialist room within our department which helps good image taking. Please note you may be asked for your consent to have a photograph taken of your skin problem when you attend your appointment, to aid your treatment and follow-up.

Main duties of the job

Our general Dermatology clinics run on a daily basis throughout the week for the management of conditions such as eczema, psoriasis, acne, skin cancer, and other common conditions.

The specialist services run at the Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust Dermatology Centre are:

Acne treatments
Biological therapy
Contact dermatitis/patch testing
Connective tissue disorders
Day treatments, including dressings
Iontophoresis
Paediatric clinics
Phototherapy
Photodynamic therapy
Psoriasis clinic
Skin cancer clinics
Skin surgery
Mohs surgery
Vulval clinic

We also run combined clinics with the genitourinary physicians, gynaecologists, oncologists, paediatricians, plastic surgeons and rheumatologists. We are also in close contact with other clinical departments particularly maxillofacial, oculoplastic and head & neck surgery.

Our department is a major dermatology teaching centre and therefore you may be seen by a Dermatology Specialist Registrar. You may also see other trainee doctors and nurses, pharmacists and medical students.

About us

The Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust Dermatology Centre is located in a purpose build, modern facility on the St Marys Community Heath Campus, in block D. We also run our dermatology services at Gosport War Memorial Hospital, Fareham Community Hospital and at Petersfield Community Hospital. We provide an expert consultant led service, although our patients benefit from a multidisciplinary team approach, allowing them to receive the most appropriate care to meet their needs.

Date posted

21 November 2024

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Specialty registrar

Salary

£55,329 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

REF1078E

Job locations

St Mary's Community Health Campus

Milton Road

Fratton

Portsmouth

PO3 6AD

Job description

Job responsibilities

We are looking for colleagues who can demonstrate their ability to work as part of our efficient and cohesive multidisciplinary team and interact well with local GPs. The department provides a large part of the Wessex dermatology SpR rotation in addition to clinical and research fellows. The successful candidate would join the dermatology emergency on call rota and take part in outpatient clinics and minor procedure lists.

Clinical support staff including nursing, technical and administration staff numbers will be in place to support this new post.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical support staff including nursing, technical and administration staff numbers will be in place to support this new post.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Full GMC registration with a licence to practice
MBBS or equivalent
MRCP or equivalent
PLAB (if applicable)

Desirable

BSS
CCrlSP

Experience

Essential

Higher professional training in Internal Medical Training at IMT2+ level or equivalent

Desirable

Higher professional training in Dermatology
Experience of working within the NHS
Evidence of experience of participation in research & audit

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Full GMC registration with a licence to practice
MBBS or equivalent
MRCP or equivalent
PLAB (if applicable)

Desirable

BSS
CCrlSP

Experience

Essential

Higher professional training in Internal Medical Training at IMT2+ level or equivalent

Desirable

Higher professional training in Dermatology
Experience of working within the NHS
Evidence of experience of participation in research & audit

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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