Job summary
Job Summary
This is an exciting opportunity for a Senior Clinical Fellow to join the established and innovative Dermatology team at Chelsea and Westminster NHS Foundation Trust. The post holder will work with the existing MDT. The post holder will maintain an active clinical role as a member of the dermatology body delivering excellent dermatology care for the region.
In 2015, Chelsea & Westminster Hospital merged with West Middlesex University Hospital to form one Trust. The dermatology department is now split across two sites with our doctors working across both hospitals.
As a leading London teaching hospital, the department sees a wide spectrum of acute and chronic dermatological conditions and runs an 'acute dermatology service'. Several specialist clinics are held on-site, e.g. skin cancer, paediatric, vulval, penile, HIV, and biologic therapy. The hospital is also leading in Teledermatology and the use of AI software for suspected skin cancer across North West London.
The position involves inpatient and outpatient care as well as supervision of patients in our Day Care unit.
The successful candidate will possess a recognised Medical degree, MRCP and have at least 2 years Dermatology experience. It is a condition of appointment that staff are satisfactorily health cleared prior to commencing work.
Main duties of the job
All Clinical Fellows contribute to an acute on call rota (0900-1700, Monday -Friday). The requirement will be 1:5 and clinical activity will be adjusted accordingly. There is no out of hours requirement of this role however in cases of absence in the team it may be required for the post holder to support.
Roles and Responsibilities of the post
This post will be based at the Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital sites. An opportunity for a doctor to develop experience and training in the full range of general dermatology specialties with the opportunity to participate in clinics across the range skills needed to achieve complete dermatology training to consultant level. The candidate will have the opportunity to participate in general dermatology, day-care patient reviews, ward referrals and dermatology inpatients. We offer all the specialist clinics mentioned above and there will be opportunities for the post holder to participate in these on an ad hoc basis.
About us
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is proud to be one of the top performing and safest trusts in England.
We have two main acute hospital sites--Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital, plus our award-winning clinics across North West London and beyond.
- We employ over 7,000 staff and 500 volunteers
- We treat someone in A&E every 90 seconds
- We deliver a baby every 50 minutes
- We operate on a patient every 16 minutes
- We do 50 imaging procedures each hour
- We serve a diverse population of 1.5 million from the beginning to the end of life
Our values
Our PROUD values demonstrate to staff, patients and the public the standards of care and experience they should expect from our services:
- Putting patients first
- Responsive to patients and staff
- Open and honest
- Unfailingly kind
- Determined to develop
Job description
Job responsibilities
Applicants should possess a recognised Medical degree, MRCP (UK) or MRCPCH and at least 2 years experience in Dermatology.
It is a condition of appointment that members of staff are satisfactorily health cleared prior to commencing work. All medical staff are required to be registered with the General Medical Council.
Objectives of Post
Progress Dermatology Training towards obtaining required competencies to work as an independent dermatology consultant.
Variation to Job Description
The job description may be subject to change according to the varying needs of the service. Such changes will be made after discussion between the post holder and his/her manager.
All duties must be carried out under supervision or within Trust policy and procedure. You must never undertake any duties that are outside of your area of skill or knowledge level. If you are unsure you must seek clarification from a more senior member of staff.
Please note, this is not a final job plan and will rotate between the two hospital sites:
Day
Time from
Time to
Type of work
Hours per
activity
Classification of Activity
Monday (CW)
09:30
13:30
MOPs
4
DCC
14:00
18:00
Paeds Clinic
4
DCC
Tuesday (WM)
08:30
11:30
Admin
3
DCC
11:30
12:30
Telederm
1
DCC
13:30
16:30
Acne Clinic
3
DCC
Wednesday (WM)
08:00
09:00
Ward Round
1
DCC
09:00
13:00
General Clinic
4
DCC
13:30
17:30
TWW Clinic/ Combined
clinic 1:4
4
DCC
Thursday (CW)
08:00
09:00
Skin Cancer MDT
1
DCC
09:30
12:30
Skin Cancer/Joint MDT clinic
3
DCC
13:30
17:30
Teaching/CPD
4
SPA
Friday (WM)
08:00
09:00
Ward Round
1
DCC
09:00
12:00
MOPs
3
DCC
14:00
17:00
Paeds Clinic
4
DCC
Total
40
Job description
Job responsibilities
Applicants should possess a recognised Medical degree, MRCP (UK) or MRCPCH and at least 2 years experience in Dermatology.
It is a condition of appointment that members of staff are satisfactorily health cleared prior to commencing work. All medical staff are required to be registered with the General Medical Council.
Objectives of Post
Progress Dermatology Training towards obtaining required competencies to work as an independent dermatology consultant.
Variation to Job Description
The job description may be subject to change according to the varying needs of the service. Such changes will be made after discussion between the post holder and his/her manager.
All duties must be carried out under supervision or within Trust policy and procedure. You must never undertake any duties that are outside of your area of skill or knowledge level. If you are unsure you must seek clarification from a more senior member of staff.
Please note, this is not a final job plan and will rotate between the two hospital sites:
Day
Time from
Time to
Type of work
Hours per
activity
Classification of Activity
Monday (CW)
09:30
13:30
MOPs
4
DCC
14:00
18:00
Paeds Clinic
4
DCC
Tuesday (WM)
08:30
11:30
Admin
3
DCC
11:30
12:30
Telederm
1
DCC
13:30
16:30
Acne Clinic
3
DCC
Wednesday (WM)
08:00
09:00
Ward Round
1
DCC
09:00
13:00
General Clinic
4
DCC
13:30
17:30
TWW Clinic/ Combined
clinic 1:4
4
DCC
Thursday (CW)
08:00
09:00
Skin Cancer MDT
1
DCC
09:30
12:30
Skin Cancer/Joint MDT clinic
3
DCC
13:30
17:30
Teaching/CPD
4
SPA
Friday (WM)
08:00
09:00
Ward Round
1
DCC
09:00
12:00
MOPs
3
DCC
14:00
17:00
Paeds Clinic
4
DCC
Total
40
Person Specification
Education and qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- Full registration with GMC
Experience
Essential
- Previous Dermatology Experience at registrar level in the NHS (2 Years)
Personal qualities
Essential
- Flexibility and objectivity
- Non-judgemental approach
Person Specification
Education and qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- Full registration with GMC
Experience
Essential
- Previous Dermatology Experience at registrar level in the NHS (2 Years)
Personal qualities
Essential
- Flexibility and objectivity
- Non-judgemental approach
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
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Cross-Site Working, Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital
London SW10 9NH and West Middlesex TW7 6AF
TW7 6AF
Employer's website
https://www.chelwest.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)