Job summary
GUY'S AND ST THOMAS' NHS FOUNDATION TRUSTST. JOHN'S INSTITUTE OF DERMATOLOGYSAS DIRECTORATE
Clinical Fellow in Dermatology (With an Interest in Paediatric Dermatology & Genodermatoses)
Full Time - 40 hours per week
Fixed Term - 1 Year
Full Time
Start Date: August 2022
Main duties of the job
Applications are invited for this fixed term 1-year appointment, due to commence in August 2022. This post provides an exciting opportunity for a committed, enthusiastic individual wishing to gain subspecialty training and clinical experience in paediatric dermatology and genodermatoses.You will join our large, consultant-led multidisciplinary team, and will receive excellent training. You will be involved in looking after general paediatric dermatology patients and patients with genetic skin disease. You will have completed or be nearing completion of your CCT and wish to gain expertise in the diagnosis and management of paediatric skin disease with insight and involvement into multidisciplinary teams and combined clinics with other paediatric specialties.
About us
As an organisation we are committed to developing our services in ways that best suit the needs of our patients. This means that some staff groups will increasingly be asked to work a more flexible shift pattern so that we can offer services in the evenings or at weekends.
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Our excellent benefits include final salary pension scheme. Please visit our website to find out more.
Equality of opportunity is our Policy. The Trust provides health services to a diverse community.
Job description
Job responsibilities
St Johns provides a comprehensive general dermatology service, as well as a wide range of multi-disciplinary specialist services (see our web page). Its primary role is the delivery of excellence in clinical service, education and training, research, and development in Dermatology. These functions are undertaken in both clinical and academic settings.On the academic side, the Institute offers two postgraduate degrees in Dermatology and makes an important contribution to the Biomedical School as part of the Division of Genetics and Molecular Medicine, GKT School of Medicine, King's College London. GSTT and KCL provide one of only five Biomedical Research Centres in the UK and cutaneous medicine is the only BRC funded dermatology theme in the UK.
You must be fully registered with the GMC and hold License to Practice and be on the Specialist Register, or within six months of attaining your CCT or equivalent at interview stage.
The postholder will have regular contact with vulnerable adults and/or children (0-18 years) and therefore 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 Criminal Records Bureau to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
St Johns provides a comprehensive general dermatology service, as well as a wide range of multi-disciplinary specialist services (see our web page). Its primary role is the delivery of excellence in clinical service, education and training, research, and development in Dermatology. These functions are undertaken in both clinical and academic settings.On the academic side, the Institute offers two postgraduate degrees in Dermatology and makes an important contribution to the Biomedical School as part of the Division of Genetics and Molecular Medicine, GKT School of Medicine, King's College London. GSTT and KCL provide one of only five Biomedical Research Centres in the UK and cutaneous medicine is the only BRC funded dermatology theme in the UK.
You must be fully registered with the GMC and hold License to Practice and be on the Specialist Register, or within six months of attaining your CCT or equivalent at interview stage.
The postholder will have regular contact with vulnerable adults and/or children (0-18 years) and therefore 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 Criminal Records Bureau to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Person Specification
Qualifications/ Education
Essential
- Full GMC registration, with licence to practise
- Full MRCP
Desirable
- Applicant within 6 months of achieving CCT / CESR, at date of interview.
- Certificate of Completion of Specialist Training (CCT) / Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR).
Previous Experience
Essential
- A broad training in General Medicine
- A comprehensive training in General Dermatology and its sub-specialties
Desirable
- Evidence of practising at an appropriate level of autonomy in an established UK Dermatology unit or its equivalent
- Additional skills in skin surgery and paediatric dermatology would be welcomed
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- Good written and oral communication skills Demonstrated ability to manage time effectively Experience of working in a multi- disciplinary team High level of competence in the clinical aspects of Dermatology and evidence of an ability to develop new skills and train colleagues as appropriate. Good information technology and administrative skill
Desirable
- Demonstrated ability to work unsupervised and make decisions Demonstrated ability to lead a multi-disciplinary team Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively e.g. report writing; thesis Appropriate subspecialty interest and knowledge
Academic
Essential
- Participation in research or clinical audit to improve clinical care. Participation in departmental teaching
Desirable
- Formal research training; demonstrated ability to design a research or audit project Formal training in teaching methods; demonstrated ability in teaching / training.
Management
Essential
- Understanding of management issues including medical discipline; clinical governance, service planning
Desirable
- Demonstrated ability to manage e.g. project work; mentoring junior staff
Other
Desirable
- Ability to work flexibly according to the needs of the service, and contribute to team and skills development.
Person Specification
Qualifications/ Education
Essential
- Full GMC registration, with licence to practise
- Full MRCP
Desirable
- Applicant within 6 months of achieving CCT / CESR, at date of interview.
- Certificate of Completion of Specialist Training (CCT) / Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR).
Previous Experience
Essential
- A broad training in General Medicine
- A comprehensive training in General Dermatology and its sub-specialties
Desirable
- Evidence of practising at an appropriate level of autonomy in an established UK Dermatology unit or its equivalent
- Additional skills in skin surgery and paediatric dermatology would be welcomed
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- Good written and oral communication skills Demonstrated ability to manage time effectively Experience of working in a multi- disciplinary team High level of competence in the clinical aspects of Dermatology and evidence of an ability to develop new skills and train colleagues as appropriate. Good information technology and administrative skill
Desirable
- Demonstrated ability to work unsupervised and make decisions Demonstrated ability to lead a multi-disciplinary team Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively e.g. report writing; thesis Appropriate subspecialty interest and knowledge
Academic
Essential
- Participation in research or clinical audit to improve clinical care. Participation in departmental teaching
Desirable
- Formal research training; demonstrated ability to design a research or audit project Formal training in teaching methods; demonstrated ability in teaching / training.
Management
Essential
- Understanding of management issues including medical discipline; clinical governance, service planning
Desirable
- Demonstrated ability to manage e.g. project work; mentoring junior staff
Other
Desirable
- Ability to work flexibly according to the needs of the service, and contribute to team and skills development.
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
