Job summary
12 month post WEF 1stAUGUST 2023
This one-year Fellowship post based at the Nottingham NHS Treatment Centre run by Nottingham University Hospitals (NUH), is designed for sub-specialty training to gain expertise in cutaneous surgery, Mohs surgery, laser therapy, photodynamic therapy and skin cancer management. Attendance at SSMDT, educational meetings [local, national and international] and Research and Audit will be encouraged. The Fellow will be expected to make presentations and to publish widely.
The successful applicant will work closely within the existing skin cancer service and with the existing experienced Mohs surgeons Dr Sandeep Varma and Dr Anand Patel. This fellowship will be in its 15th year of its inception when the Fellowship starts. Independent instruction and support of Juniors and other colleagues will augment the Fellow's own teaching.
Main duties of the job
This one-year Fellowship post based at the Nottingham NHS Treatment Centre run by Nottingham University Hospitals (NUH), is designed for sub specialty training to gain expertise in cutaneous surgery, Mohs surgery, laser therapy, photodynamic therapy and skin cancer management. Attendance at SSMDT, educational meetings [local, national and international] and Research and Audit will be encouraged. The Fellow will be expected to make presentations and to publish widely.
The successful applicant will work closely within the existing skin cancer service and with the existing experienced Mohs surgeons Dr Sandeep Varma and Dr Anand Patel. This fellowship will be in its 15th year of its inception when the Fellowship starts. Independent instruction and support of Juniors and other colleagues will augment the Fellow's own teaching.
About us
The department has close links with the Centre for Evidence Based Dermatology in Nottingham and participation in research is encouraged and supported.
Opportunities for audit, publications and research will be available.
Training and close supervision will be provided.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Post-CCT Fellowship in Mohs Micrographic Surgery and Advanced Dermatological Surgery [12 month post]
Department of Dermatology, Nottingham NHS Treatment Centre, Nottingham University Hospitals
12 month post WEF 1stAUGUST 2023
This one-year Fellowship post based at the Nottingham NHS Treatment Centre run by Nottingham University Hospitals (NUH), is designed for sub specialty training to gain expertise in cutaneous surgery, Mohs surgery, laser therapy, photodynamic therapy and skin cancer management. Attendance at SSMDT, educational meetings [local, national and international] and Research and Audit will be encouraged. The Fellow will be expected to make presentations and to publish widely.
The successful applicant will work closely within the existing skin cancer service and with the existing experienced Mohs surgeons Dr Sandeep Varma and Dr Anand Patel. This fellowship will be in its 15th year of its inception when the Fellowship starts. Independent instruction and support of Juniors and other colleagues will augment the Fellows own teaching.
The post is suitable for a post-CCT dermatology trainee or a trainee who is within 6 months of CCT. All training programmes are equally open to those who may, either from the outset or subsequently, wish to train flexibly (if eligible) or job share.
You must be registered with the General Medical Council and hold a Licence to Practice.
Applicants should have MRCP or equivalent and must be on the Specialist Register or be within 6 months of the anticipated award of CCT [Dermatology] or CESR (CP) at the date of interview for the post.
Hours of work are: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday
For further details / informal visits contact:
Informal enquiries are welcomed by:
Dr A Patel, Head Of Service - anand.patel2@nuh.nhs.uk
Dr S Varma, Consultant Dermatologist - sandeep.varma@nuh.nhs.uk
Job description
Job responsibilities
Post-CCT Fellowship in Mohs Micrographic Surgery and Advanced Dermatological Surgery [12 month post]
Department of Dermatology, Nottingham NHS Treatment Centre, Nottingham University Hospitals
12 month post WEF 1stAUGUST 2023
This one-year Fellowship post based at the Nottingham NHS Treatment Centre run by Nottingham University Hospitals (NUH), is designed for sub specialty training to gain expertise in cutaneous surgery, Mohs surgery, laser therapy, photodynamic therapy and skin cancer management. Attendance at SSMDT, educational meetings [local, national and international] and Research and Audit will be encouraged. The Fellow will be expected to make presentations and to publish widely.
The successful applicant will work closely within the existing skin cancer service and with the existing experienced Mohs surgeons Dr Sandeep Varma and Dr Anand Patel. This fellowship will be in its 15th year of its inception when the Fellowship starts. Independent instruction and support of Juniors and other colleagues will augment the Fellows own teaching.
The post is suitable for a post-CCT dermatology trainee or a trainee who is within 6 months of CCT. All training programmes are equally open to those who may, either from the outset or subsequently, wish to train flexibly (if eligible) or job share.
You must be registered with the General Medical Council and hold a Licence to Practice.
Applicants should have MRCP or equivalent and must be on the Specialist Register or be within 6 months of the anticipated award of CCT [Dermatology] or CESR (CP) at the date of interview for the post.
Hours of work are: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday
For further details / informal visits contact:
Informal enquiries are welcomed by:
Dr A Patel, Head Of Service - anand.patel2@nuh.nhs.uk
Dr S Varma, Consultant Dermatologist - sandeep.varma@nuh.nhs.uk
Person Specification
Training and Qualifications
Essential
- MRCP or equivalent CCT in Dermatology or within 6 months
- Continuous and full registration with the General Medical Council and holding a licence to practise is mandatory
- Eligible to be included on the Specialist Register
- Extensive experience and training in dermatology
Desirable
- MSc, MD or PhD
- Expertise in a dermatology subspecialty especially skin cancer/skin surgery
Experience
Essential
- Be able to demonstrate an interest in skin cancer and surgery
Desirable
- Have previous experience and training in dermatological surgery would be desirable
Communication and Relationship
Essential
- Able to communicate effectively and appropriately with patients, their families and other health professionals
- Able to develop, present and operationalise coherent ideas for service development/delivery
Desirable
- Ability to communicate effectively with external agencies and other disciplines
Analytical and Judgement Skill
Essential
- Demonstrate a good manner with patients, being sensitive to their needs and fears
- Able to take overall responsibility for patients
- Evidence of participation in Clinical audit
Desirable
- Original research
- Publications
Person Specification
Training and Qualifications
Essential
- MRCP or equivalent CCT in Dermatology or within 6 months
- Continuous and full registration with the General Medical Council and holding a licence to practise is mandatory
- Eligible to be included on the Specialist Register
- Extensive experience and training in dermatology
Desirable
- MSc, MD or PhD
- Expertise in a dermatology subspecialty especially skin cancer/skin surgery
Experience
Essential
- Be able to demonstrate an interest in skin cancer and surgery
Desirable
- Have previous experience and training in dermatological surgery would be desirable
Communication and Relationship
Essential
- Able to communicate effectively and appropriately with patients, their families and other health professionals
- Able to develop, present and operationalise coherent ideas for service development/delivery
Desirable
- Ability to communicate effectively with external agencies and other disciplines
Analytical and Judgement Skill
Essential
- Demonstrate a good manner with patients, being sensitive to their needs and fears
- Able to take overall responsibility for patients
- Evidence of participation in Clinical audit
Desirable
- Original research
- Publications
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts
Address
Nottingham NHS Treatment Centre (QMC Campus)
Lister Road
Nottingham
NG7 2FT
Employer's website
https://www.nuh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)