Job summary
Applications are invited for an Educational Dermatology Clinical Fellow, to join an innovative and enthusiastic team in a 50/50 teaching and clinical dermatology post.
This role is a 12 months fixed term appointment and is designed for a doctor with a career interest in dermatology with an aptitude for teaching. The post is due to start in August 2024 but an earlier start date may be negotiated.
Main duties of the job
This post offers training opportunities with the University of East Anglia to develop undergraduate teaching skills and opportunities for training in OSCE and other examination assessments. The post holder will assist in the organisation of the undergraduate teaching programme and there will be opportunity to obtain formal feedback.
The Dermatology Directorate has eighteen medical consultants, three nurse consultant, 4 WTE StRs, 2 specialty doctors, five clinical fellows and an IMT and GP Trainee. The department sees 14,000 new and 28,000 follow up per year. Facilities include a dedicated outpatient unit with surgical suites, phototherapy and day treatment unit.
About us
Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!
The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.
We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity
We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:
- Flexible working hours
- Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
- Multi Faith prayer room
- Discounted gym memberships
- Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
- Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
- Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH site
- Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
- On-site Nursery
- On-site cafes offering staff discounts
- Support in career development
- Flexible staff bank
- Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics
Job description
Job responsibilities
Applicants must have full GMC registration with a licence to practise and Part 1 MRCP (UK) or equivalent. Previous Core/ IM trainee level or Clinical Fellow experience in Dermatology is desirable.
Please see job description for full details of the post.
Further information about the hospital can be obtained from our Web Site.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Applicants must have full GMC registration with a licence to practise and Part 1 MRCP (UK) or equivalent. Previous Core/ IM trainee level or Clinical Fellow experience in Dermatology is desirable.
Please see job description for full details of the post.
Further information about the hospital can be obtained from our Web Site.
Person Specification
Education, Qualification, and experience
Essential
- Primary Medical qualification MBBS or equivalent
- Registration and Licence to practice with the GMC
- Demonstrable clinical experience with successful ARCPs and/or progression
- Experience of healthcare in the NHS
- Experience of medical student/ paramedical teaching
- Attended educational courses demonstrating CME in education
- MRCP (Part 1) or equivalent
Desirable
- Medical Qualification in UK medical School
- Postgraduate qualification (e.g. Diploma, Masters or postgraduate medical qualification)
- Teaching commendations or awards or other evidence of excellence in teaching or learning
- Research in Education
- Experience in participation and or delivery of Simulation
- Previous experience in dermatology at Core/ IM trainee or clinical fellow level
- Full MRCP (UK) or equivalent
Skills and knowledge
Essential
- Excellent communication skills.
- Good organisational and leadership skills
- Strong inter-personal skills
- Ability to work effectively and collaboratively within and across teams.
- Understanding of the professional context of medical practice
Desirable
- Ward-based teaching
- Clinical skill teaching
- Seminar leadership or lecturing experience
- Simulation experience
- Undergraduate Assessment experience e.g. Objective Structured Clinical examinations (OSCEs) or written assessment
- Understands delivery of quality medical education and ready to participate in quality and governance activities
Personal attributes
Essential
- Ability to liaise effectively with a wide range of people
- Flexible, self-challenging, and able to cope with change
- Excellent organisational and self-management skills
- Commitment to maintaining academic and professional standards
Desirable
- Enthusiastic proponent for undergraduate medical education and keen interest for innovation
Special Circumstances
Essential
- In agreement with the principles and the approach of the MB BS course
Person Specification
Education, Qualification, and experience
Essential
- Primary Medical qualification MBBS or equivalent
- Registration and Licence to practice with the GMC
- Demonstrable clinical experience with successful ARCPs and/or progression
- Experience of healthcare in the NHS
- Experience of medical student/ paramedical teaching
- Attended educational courses demonstrating CME in education
- MRCP (Part 1) or equivalent
Desirable
- Medical Qualification in UK medical School
- Postgraduate qualification (e.g. Diploma, Masters or postgraduate medical qualification)
- Teaching commendations or awards or other evidence of excellence in teaching or learning
- Research in Education
- Experience in participation and or delivery of Simulation
- Previous experience in dermatology at Core/ IM trainee or clinical fellow level
- Full MRCP (UK) or equivalent
Skills and knowledge
Essential
- Excellent communication skills.
- Good organisational and leadership skills
- Strong inter-personal skills
- Ability to work effectively and collaboratively within and across teams.
- Understanding of the professional context of medical practice
Desirable
- Ward-based teaching
- Clinical skill teaching
- Seminar leadership or lecturing experience
- Simulation experience
- Undergraduate Assessment experience e.g. Objective Structured Clinical examinations (OSCEs) or written assessment
- Understands delivery of quality medical education and ready to participate in quality and governance activities
Personal attributes
Essential
- Ability to liaise effectively with a wide range of people
- Flexible, self-challenging, and able to cope with change
- Excellent organisational and self-management skills
- Commitment to maintaining academic and professional standards
Desirable
- Enthusiastic proponent for undergraduate medical education and keen interest for innovation
Special Circumstances
Essential
- In agreement with the principles and the approach of the MB BS course
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
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).
