Job summary
We are seeking an enthusiastic Senior Clinical Fellow to join our Dermatology Team. This is a 12 month fixed term full time post. This is an excellent opportunity for anyone wishing to pursue a career in dermatology.
The successful candidate will join an established team of 19 Consultants. There is support from 1 Associate Specialist, 3 Specialty doctors and specialist dermatology nurses including 2 skin cancer specialist nurses and 2 paediatric specialist dermatology nurses. The department also has 1 SPR, 2 clinical fellows and 1 VTS trainee. Services available include day case surgery, paediatric dermatology, phototherapy, photodynamic therapy, patch testing and iontophoresis. Specialist Joint Leg Ulcer, Vulval and Male Genital Dermatoses clinics are held and we have an outreach Plastic Surgery service from the Royal Free Hospital.
There will be no on-call requirements. The successful applicant will be offered educational supervision by a Consultant for SPR applications and CESR training if required
The post-holder will work with colleagues to support and develop Dermatology services for the local population. You will be based at Watford General Hospital and Hemel Hempstead hospitals.
Main duties of the job
The candidate will undertake outpatient clinics including specialist clinics , a surgical session, management of inpatients and attendance and skin cancer MDT There will be no on-call requirements.
Applicants must have full GMC registration. MRCP (UK) and previous experience in dermatology is desirable.
About us
There has never been a more exciting time to join West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust! Major redevelopment works are planned as part of the New Hospital Programme. These will be most dramatic at Watford General Hospital where up to 90% of buildings will be new.
The trust has recently gained 'teaching hospital' status which reflects the dedicated work of many teams and individuals who have set the standard for delivering high quality training, learning and education at all levels of the workforce.
We are a flexible working employer
At West Herts we recognise the importance of a good work life balance and the ability to work flexibly. We are delighted to offer a variety of flexible working options for all staff. Please check out our web page for more information.
https://www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking/
We encourage and welcome people with disabilities. If you need help, please ask.
We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Dermatology outpatient service
General Dermatology including 2WW clinics across all 3 sites
Minor operation lists (24/week across all 3 sites)
Phototherapy service (narrow band UVB and hand and foot PUVA all 3 sites, systemic PUVA HHH/SACH)
Photodynamic therapy across all 3 sites
Iontophoresis therapy across all 3 sites
Nurse led day care and education across all 3 sites
Patch testing based at HHH
Specialist out-patient clinics
Joint male genital dermatoses clinic held monthly at WGH with Department of Urology
Joint vulval clinic held monthly with Department of Genito-urinary medicine at WGH
Joint complex case clinic virtual involving all consultants
Joint Leg ulcer clinic two monthly with vascular surgery. This is a one stop clinic in which patients are seen by a dermatologist, vascular surgeon, wound care specialist nurse and duplex scanning are performed
Paediatric dermatology clinics at WGH/HHH (2.5 weekly)
Vulval clinic two monthlies at HHH
Patch test clinic weekly at HHH
Hair clinic monthly at WGH
Nurse led paediatric dermatology clinics (across all 3 sites)
Nurse led systemic therapy clinic (across all 3 sites)
Links with other Departments
There are close links to Plastic Surgery (based at Mount Vernon Hospital and Royal Free Hospital).
Radiotherapy and oncology support is provided by the Cancer Unit at Mount Vernon (Dr Paul Nathan and Heather Shaw, Oncology and Dr Romana Mir, Radiotherapy). There is a local skin cancer MDT held fortnightly with Royal Free Hospital Plastic Surgery and a weekly specialist skin cancer MDT.
There are weekly Specialist Skin cancer MDT meetings which video conferences with Lister Hospital and Luton & Dunstable Hospital.
There are additional monthly meetings with the Histopathology Department for discussion of complex cases.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Dermatology outpatient service
General Dermatology including 2WW clinics across all 3 sites
Minor operation lists (24/week across all 3 sites)
Phototherapy service (narrow band UVB and hand and foot PUVA all 3 sites, systemic PUVA HHH/SACH)
Photodynamic therapy across all 3 sites
Iontophoresis therapy across all 3 sites
Nurse led day care and education across all 3 sites
Patch testing based at HHH
Specialist out-patient clinics
Joint male genital dermatoses clinic held monthly at WGH with Department of Urology
Joint vulval clinic held monthly with Department of Genito-urinary medicine at WGH
Joint complex case clinic virtual involving all consultants
Joint Leg ulcer clinic two monthly with vascular surgery. This is a one stop clinic in which patients are seen by a dermatologist, vascular surgeon, wound care specialist nurse and duplex scanning are performed
Paediatric dermatology clinics at WGH/HHH (2.5 weekly)
Vulval clinic two monthlies at HHH
Patch test clinic weekly at HHH
Hair clinic monthly at WGH
Nurse led paediatric dermatology clinics (across all 3 sites)
Nurse led systemic therapy clinic (across all 3 sites)
Links with other Departments
There are close links to Plastic Surgery (based at Mount Vernon Hospital and Royal Free Hospital).
Radiotherapy and oncology support is provided by the Cancer Unit at Mount Vernon (Dr Paul Nathan and Heather Shaw, Oncology and Dr Romana Mir, Radiotherapy). There is a local skin cancer MDT held fortnightly with Royal Free Hospital Plastic Surgery and a weekly specialist skin cancer MDT.
There are weekly Specialist Skin cancer MDT meetings which video conferences with Lister Hospital and Luton & Dunstable Hospital.
There are additional monthly meetings with the Histopathology Department for discussion of complex cases.
Person Specification
Education and qualifications:
Essential
- Full registration with the GMC
Desirable
Knowledge:
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate broad skills in management of all patients
- 18months specialist training in general medicine/general practice
Desirable
- Previous experience in dermatology and dermatological surgery
Experience:
Essential
- An enthusiasm for medical audit
Desirable
- An audit project completed
Skills and ability:
Essential
- Ability to work as part of team
- Awareness of principles of Risk management/clinical governance/audit
Personal qualities:
Essential
- Organizational skills
- Good communication skills
- Good physical health, able to carry out duties of post
- Good attendance record
Person Specification
Education and qualifications:
Essential
- Full registration with the GMC
Desirable
Knowledge:
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate broad skills in management of all patients
- 18months specialist training in general medicine/general practice
Desirable
- Previous experience in dermatology and dermatological surgery
Experience:
Essential
- An enthusiasm for medical audit
Desirable
- An audit project completed
Skills and ability:
Essential
- Ability to work as part of team
- Awareness of principles of Risk management/clinical governance/audit
Personal qualities:
Essential
- Organizational skills
- Good communication skills
- Good physical health, able to carry out duties of post
- Good attendance record
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).
