Job summary
University Hospitals Bristol NHS Foundation Trust wishes to appoint a Clinical Fellow in Dermatology based at the Bristol Royal Infirmary (BRI). The post will involve working alongside the existing dermatology trainees to deliver dermatological care to the population of Bristol and the surrounding area. Applicants wishing to work less than full time are encouraged to apply.
The post holder will be based at the Bristol Dermatology Centre in the BRI and may deliver some sessions to participate in the dermatology service at Weston General Hospital (WGH) or South Bristol Community Hospital (SBCH), with continuing professional development sessions at the BRI. This post is designed to meet the need for flexibility and teamwork in the department and to enable the appointee to acquire skills in general dermatology. This post is ideally suited to those wishing to pursue a career in, or progress to higher specialist training in Dermatology. The post may be extended by mutual agreement to allow further training and progression for candidates to be eligible for application of dermatology CCT via the Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR), depending on requirements of the post holder.
Applicants must have MRCP and should be able to demonstrate some experience or enthusiasm for Dermatology as a career choice.
Work Location: Bristol Royal Infirmary & Weston General Hospital
Main duties of the job
The main responsibility is to provide clinical advice and treatment within the speciality, under the leadership of senior colleagues and at times may require the post holder to collaborate with colleagues from other specialities within the Division of Medicine and wider Trust.
The duties are intended to be an outline only and will subject to review depending on experience and changing demands in healthcare.
Outpatient Work:
There will be clinical sessions in outpatient clinics and potential to undertake skin surgery sessions with some flexibility depending on clinical and service demands. The work will be predominantly general dermatology and skin cancer work, although some subspecialist dermatology may be included depending on the skills and experience of the appointee.
Inpatient work
Inpatient care will be undertaken as required as it arises.
Supporting Clinical Meetings including; -
- Weekly LSMDT for skin cancer at BRI
- Weekly Biologic MDT
- Histology review meetings
- Regional Academic Training
The applicant will take part in Skin Cancer & Biologic MDT, regional academic teaching and training programme and journal club.
About us
Our team of dermatologists includes 13.03 whole time equivalent Consultants plus an Associate Specialist. The Bristol Dermatology Department is a large teaching hospital department providing a full range of dermatological services for our local population as well as a regional service in paediatric dermatology, phototherapy, contact dermatitis, skin lymphoma and inpatients. This is an undergraduate and postgraduate teaching Trust.
What you'll love about working here
UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' - our staff are proud to deliver excellent care. As a forward-thinking multi-award winning Trust, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston-super-Mare, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer.
A digital exemplar-
Sustainable healthcare - We have joined the international movement to declare a climate emergency, recognising the impact climate change is having on the world. 2030.
Diversity & InclusionA core principle of the Trust is to ensure that patients and staff are treated with dignity and respect.
'Committed to inclusion in everything we do' is the ambition set out in the Trust's Workforce Diversity & Inclusion Strategy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Refer to job description
The duties are intended to be an outline only and will subject to review depending on experience and changing demands in healthcare.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Refer to job description
The duties are intended to be an outline only and will subject to review depending on experience and changing demands in healthcare.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Applicant's knowledge is up to date and fit to practise safely
- Previous experience in Dermatology will be an advantage but is not essential
- Relevant specialty clinical knowledge: capacity to apply sound clinical knowledge relevant to the job
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Academic International English Language Testing System (IELTS) or equivalent equal to those required for recruitment to MMC specialty training programmes.
- Some evidence of experience or enthusiasm for a career in dermatology
- Always considers the full impact of clinical decisions on the patients, Practice shared decision making.
- Directs and supports patients to access the information they need to support decision making
- Proven ability to work effectively in different clinical settings required in the job.
Aptitudes
Essential
- Clinical judgement: experience in making clinical decisions and managing risk.
- Knows when to seek help, able to prioritise clinical need
- Practical skills: shows aptitude for practical skills required in the job
- Effective communication skills: demonstrates clarity in written/spoken communication and capacity to adapt language as appropriate to the situation
- Empathy and sensitivity: capacity to listen and take in others' perspectives
- Works in partnership with patients: always considers patients preferences when discussing treatment options
Qualitication and Training
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- MRCP or equivalent
- Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment.
- 4 years or more full time postgraduate training (or its equivalent gained on a part-time or flexible basis), at least 2 years of which has been in a specialty training programme which can be relevant to Dermatology; this can include General Practice
- Eligibility to work in the UK
- Applicants will need to be registered with the GMC (or eligible to be registered).
Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Applicant's knowledge is up to date and fit to practise safely
- Previous experience in Dermatology will be an advantage but is not essential
- Relevant specialty clinical knowledge: capacity to apply sound clinical knowledge relevant to the job
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Academic International English Language Testing System (IELTS) or equivalent equal to those required for recruitment to MMC specialty training programmes.
- Some evidence of experience or enthusiasm for a career in dermatology
- Always considers the full impact of clinical decisions on the patients, Practice shared decision making.
- Directs and supports patients to access the information they need to support decision making
- Proven ability to work effectively in different clinical settings required in the job.
Aptitudes
Essential
- Clinical judgement: experience in making clinical decisions and managing risk.
- Knows when to seek help, able to prioritise clinical need
- Practical skills: shows aptitude for practical skills required in the job
- Effective communication skills: demonstrates clarity in written/spoken communication and capacity to adapt language as appropriate to the situation
- Empathy and sensitivity: capacity to listen and take in others' perspectives
- Works in partnership with patients: always considers patients preferences when discussing treatment options
Qualitication and Training
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- MRCP or equivalent
- Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment.
- 4 years or more full time postgraduate training (or its equivalent gained on a part-time or flexible basis), at least 2 years of which has been in a specialty training programme which can be relevant to Dermatology; this can include General Practice
- Eligibility to work in the UK
- Applicants will need to be registered with the GMC (or eligible to be registered).
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).
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)
Address
Bristol Royal Infirmary & Weston General Hospital
Bristol
BS2 8HW
Employer's website
https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
