Job summary
This is a Dermatology Clinical Fellow post, with duties equivalent to an ST3 trainee. The post-holder will form an integral part of the Dermatology team at Hammersmith Hospital, delivering outpatient and inpatient-based dermatological care to patients, under supervision of the Consultant team. The Dermatology team at Imperial comprises Consultants, Specialty Trainees, Clinical Fellows, and Clinical Nurse Specialists. Consultant-led outpatient services are provided at Hammersmith Hospital, Charing Cross Hospital and St Mary's Hospital. The department sees a high volume of outpatient referrals for general dermatology as well as suspected skin cancer. Day treatment, including phototherapy, is delivered in a dedicated Day Treatment Unit at the St Mary's Hospital site. Dermatology care is provided to inpatients at all three sites.
Interviews are to be held on Tuesday 15th August 2023.
Main duties of the job
This is a part-time post over 3 days per week. The post-holder will primarily be based at Hammersmith Hospital, with one session based at Charing Cross Hospital. A flexible approach to cross-site working may be required depending on the needs of the service.
Clinical
- Conduct outpatient clinics, under Consultant supervision
- Perform minor skin surgery procedures
- Attendance at weekly Skin Cancer MDT meeting / Teledermatology meeting
- Participate in the day on-call rota, including managing referrals from GPs and other outpatient and inpatient specialties
- Participate in Consultant-led inpatient ward rounds
On-call
- The post-holder will contribute to the cross-site out-of-hours on-call rota
- An on-call pay supplement is included
- On-call is non-resident, with a requirement to attend on site when needed for patient reviews
- Hours: 5pm-7pm on weekdays; 9am-5pm on weekends and public holidays
- On-call cover is cross-site for 4 hospitals (the 3 Imperial hospitals and Chelsea & Westminster Hospital)
- Frequency: 1 in 8, pro rata for part time.
Teaching
- Deliver clinic-based teaching and tutorials to Imperial College undergraduates
Management
- Participate in audit and quality improvement projects
Research
- Participate in dermatology research projects
About us
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care. Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career. Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
We encourage staff to have the Covid vaccination to protect themselves, patients, other colleagues as well as the wider community. Please note it is an operational requirement to comply with infection prevention and control procedures within the Trust such as lateral flow testing, handwashing and the wearing of masks, according to the procedures in place at any time or location.
As part of our continued response to Covid19 we are still conducting the majority of our interviews virtually.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part-time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Timetable
Monday
Tuesday
Wed
Thursday
Fri
0800 0900
Skin MDT / Teledermatology meeting (Virtual)
0900 1300
General clinic (HH)
Skin surgery (HH)
Weeks 1/2/4/5: Skin cancer clinic (CXH or HH)
Week 3:
Complex Medical Dermatology Clinic (Virtual)
1300 1330
Lunch
Lunch
Lunch
1330 1730
Wards / admin (HH)
Wards / admin (HH)
London Deanery Teaching / St Johns Meeting / RSM Meeting
Job description
Job responsibilities
Timetable
Monday
Tuesday
Wed
Thursday
Fri
0800 0900
Skin MDT / Teledermatology meeting (Virtual)
0900 1300
General clinic (HH)
Skin surgery (HH)
Weeks 1/2/4/5: Skin cancer clinic (CXH or HH)
Week 3:
Complex Medical Dermatology Clinic (Virtual)
1300 1330
Lunch
Lunch
Lunch
1330 1730
Wards / admin (HH)
Wards / admin (HH)
London Deanery Teaching / St Johns Meeting / RSM Meeting
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- On GMC Register with license to practice
- MRCP or equivalent
Audit
Essential
- Experience of involvement in audit
- Understanding of principles of clinical audit
Language
Essential
- Able to speak and write English to the appropriate standard necessary to fulfill the job requirements
Academic achievements
Essential
- Evidence of achievement appropriate to level of appointment at ICHNT
Clinical skills
Essential
- Competent in basic clinical procedures
- Aware of own limitations
- Consults senior colleagues appropriately
Desirable
- Ability to perform skin biopsies
Relevant experience in specialty
Essential
- Must have at least completed ST2 year or equivalent
Desirable
- Dermatology clinic experience
Teaching & Training
Essential
- Experience of undergraduate and postgraduate teaching
Desirable
- Formal training in teaching skills
Leadership & Management skills
Essential
- Able to take responsibility, show leadership, make decisions.
- Involvement in quality improvement projects
Communication skills
Essential
- Excellent spoken and written communication skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- On GMC Register with license to practice
- MRCP or equivalent
Audit
Essential
- Experience of involvement in audit
- Understanding of principles of clinical audit
Language
Essential
- Able to speak and write English to the appropriate standard necessary to fulfill the job requirements
Academic achievements
Essential
- Evidence of achievement appropriate to level of appointment at ICHNT
Clinical skills
Essential
- Competent in basic clinical procedures
- Aware of own limitations
- Consults senior colleagues appropriately
Desirable
- Ability to perform skin biopsies
Relevant experience in specialty
Essential
- Must have at least completed ST2 year or equivalent
Desirable
- Dermatology clinic experience
Teaching & Training
Essential
- Experience of undergraduate and postgraduate teaching
Desirable
- Formal training in teaching skills
Leadership & Management skills
Essential
- Able to take responsibility, show leadership, make decisions.
- Involvement in quality improvement projects
Communication skills
Essential
- Excellent spoken and written communication skills
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).
