Clinical Research Fellow in Dermatology

Job summary

To work full-time, Monday to Friday, divided 50:50 between clinical and academic commitments. The academic role involves teaching medical students and doctors in training, in addition to studying part-time for a post-graduate certificate in Clinical Research. Applicants must be committed to studying part-time for a certificate in clinical research.

We currently provide a broad spectrum of outpatient activity including general adult and paediatric Dermatology and skin cancer services. We are closely supported by our Nurse Specialist team in the provision and monitoring of systemic therapies, including biological therapies and isotretinoin, and skin cancer diagnosis, support and follow up. Phototherapies are provided at Yeovil District Hospital, Yeatman Hospital in Sherborne and at Musgrove Park Hospital, Taunton. We provide a busy patch testing service at the Yeovil site. We strongly encourage and support development of subspecialty interests to augment our local service.

The Dermatology department works closely with neighbouring departments in Bristol and Exeter. We access Medical and Clinical Oncology services via our SSMDT at Taunton. Consultant Plastic Surgeons attend the skin cancer MDT and undertake surgical lists and outpatient clinics weekly at Yeovil District Hospital.

You must hold Full GMC registration with a licence to practice at time of applying for this vacancy, and have already passed MRCP part I.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for excellent team players who are keen learn and become part of a thriving Dermatology service. The site location of this role will be confirmed during the interview process, the Dermatology Service runs from Yeovil District Hospital in Yeovil and Musgrove Park Hospital in Taunton.

You will work closely with the clinical team (doctors and nurses) and have a varied day which will include reviewing inpatients, running outpatient clinics, teaching and research.

The Job Description contains full details of the clinical research opportunities offered through the University of Plymouth.

About us

As an organisation, Somerset NHS Foundation Trust offers employees a wide range of benefits including flexible working, NHS pension scheme, generous annual leave allowance and a commitment to career development.

You will be eligible for our Blue Light Card and a wide range of NHS exclusive shopping & leisure discounts.

We are proud of our skilled, diverse workforce and as an inclusive employer we welcome applications from all backgrounds.

Working in Somerset enables you to enjoy the idyllic countryside, areas of outstanding beauty and stunning coastlines whilst still only being a stones throw away from bustling city centres like Bristol, Bath and Exeter and only two hours away from London.

There are excellent educational facilities in the area and, when compared to other regions, house prices are reasonable.

Somerset offers the countryside and the cosmopolitan there is truly something for everyone!