Job summary
Applications are invited for this fixed term 12-month appointment suitable for Dermatologists seeking to develop an interest in medical education and acquire specialist training in complex medical dermatology April - June 2025 (start date flexible).
This is an excellent opportunity to both develop an interest in medical education and receive supra-specialist training in complex medical dermatology. The post holder will join a first class, multi-disciplinary team in an active and progressive central London teaching hospital environment. This post will comprise of 50:50 education and clinical time.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will have a unique opportunity to develop as a medical educationist as part of the St. John's DermAcademy. As a senior clinical fellow within highly specialised medical dermatology, the post holder will play a central role in further development and delivery of medical education at St John's Institute of Dermatology and receive supra-specialist training in the management of adult severe inflammatory skin disease and associated complex immune-mediated therapies.
About us
St. John's Institute of Dermatology is an internationally renowned centre of clinical and academic excellence. It is a renowned postgraduate training centre for dermatologists and other healthcare professional, including dermatologists from all around the world.
St John's DermAcademy (www.stjohnsdermacademy.com) seeks to provide dermatology education of the highest quality, which is evidence-based, clinically focused and has national reach. It has a strong track record of running successful educational courses and initiatives for healthcare professionals and is a leader in high-quality, evidence-based dermatology education. The St. John's Institute of Dermatology with King's College London also delivers the internationally recognised advanced study programme in Dermatology - MSc in Clinical Dermatology.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You must be fully registered with the GMC and hold a License to Practice. The post is ideally suited to applicants who have obtained their CCT or within 12 months of attaining it but consideration will be given to other applicants demonstrating a specific interest in the subspecialty.
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.
JD attached
*** Please be advised that this vacancy may close early should we receive sufficient number of applications ***
Job description
Job responsibilities
You must be fully registered with the GMC and hold a License to Practice. The post is ideally suited to applicants who have obtained their CCT or within 12 months of attaining it but consideration will be given to other applicants demonstrating a specific interest in the subspecialty.
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.
JD attached
*** Please be advised that this vacancy may close early should we receive sufficient number of applications ***
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Eligible for registration with the GMC
- MB BS (or equivalent)
- MRCP (UK) or equivalent
Clinical Experience/Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Proven track record of General Medicine experience
- Relevant post reg. experience
- Understanding of clinical risk management
- Competent to work without direct supervision where appropriate
- Clear, logical thinking showing an analytical/scientific approach
- Enthusiasm for clinical medicine
Desirable
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of undergraduate teaching and postgraduate training
Desirable
Research
Essential
- Understanding of the principles and applications of clinical research
Desirable
Personal skills audit, professional development
Essential
- Ability to work as an effective member of a multidisciplinary team
- Good organisation and communication skills
- Understanding the principles of clinical governance and its implications
- Evidence of a depth of understanding of audit
Other
Essential
- Evidence of understanding of and adherence to the principles of Good Medical Practice set out by the General Medical Council
- Evidence of contribution to effective clinical audit and clinical risk management
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Eligible for registration with the GMC
- MB BS (or equivalent)
- MRCP (UK) or equivalent
Clinical Experience/Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Proven track record of General Medicine experience
- Relevant post reg. experience
- Understanding of clinical risk management
- Competent to work without direct supervision where appropriate
- Clear, logical thinking showing an analytical/scientific approach
- Enthusiasm for clinical medicine
Desirable
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of undergraduate teaching and postgraduate training
Desirable
Research
Essential
- Understanding of the principles and applications of clinical research
Desirable
Personal skills audit, professional development
Essential
- Ability to work as an effective member of a multidisciplinary team
- Good organisation and communication skills
- Understanding the principles of clinical governance and its implications
- Evidence of a depth of understanding of audit
Other
Essential
- Evidence of understanding of and adherence to the principles of Good Medical Practice set out by the General Medical Council
- Evidence of contribution to effective clinical audit and clinical risk management
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).
