Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior clinical fellow to join the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust Dermatology Department. An ideal role for someone interested in a career in dermatology, this is an exciting opportunity to learn within one of the largest dermatology departments in London, with an established reputation for dermatology training.
The Dermatology Department consists of comprehensive general and specialist outpatient clinics, including consultants with highly specialised interests, and acts as a tertiary referral centre for eczema, connective tissue disorders and psoriasis, as well as having an active clinical trials unit. The department also runs a comprehensive skin cancer service with a full range of treatment options including Mohs surgery. There is additionally some inpatient capacity that provides care for the local population in North and North Central London.
This is a full-time fixed term role which is based at either the Royal Free Hospital site in Hampstead, or at Barnet General and Chase Farm Hospital sites.
The successful applicant will be involved in all aspects of the diagnosis and treatment of dermatological conditions in outpatient and inpatient settings, and will be expected to treat patients on behalf of and under the direction of the Consultants.For more information, please contact Dr Meena Arunachalam
meenakshi.arunachalam@nhs.net
Main duties of the job
JOB SUMMARY:
This is a full-time (40 hours per week) post based at the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust Dermatology Department. The Dermatology Department at the Royal Free is a busy and dynamic unit that provides care both for the local population in North Central London and to a much larger network around North London, and the Home Counties.
As dermatology clinical fellow you will be expected to look after patients with skin disease in both the inpatient and outpatient setting. You will work with a team of trainees and consultants. You will take part in an on-call rota during the day and in a 1 in 5 out of hours on call rota which requires that you be on site from 10-1 pm at weekends.
Applicants should hold MRCP or equivalent and should be registered with the GMC.
About us
The post holder will offer World Class Care to service users, staff, colleagues, clients and patients alike so that everyone at the Royal Free can feel:
- Welcome all of the time
- Confident because we are clearly
- Respected and cared for
- Reassured that they are always in safe hands
The Royal Free Hospital was founded in 1828 to provide free healthcare to those who could not afford medical treatment. The title 'Royal' was granted by Queen Victoria in 1837 in recognition of the hospital's work with cholera victims.
The Royal Free Foundation Trust runs three hospitals in London:
- Barnet Hospital
- Chase Farm Hospital
- Royal Free Hospital
Across our three London hospitals, our vision is clear: to deliver world class expertise and local care. We combine globally recognised clinical expertise with local and friendly hospital care to represent the NHS at its best.
Our mission is to be world class in terms of healthcare treatment, clinical research and teaching excellence. We aim to deliver and develop leading local healthcare in all three of our hospitals, to improve lives and help people thrive.
Job description
Job responsibilities
BACKGROUND:
The RFL is a large specialist skin cancer unit and tertiary referral center, able to provide specialist treatment for skin cancers which include the following:
- Patients with melanoma - wide local excision and sentinel lymph node biopsy, and further management with targeted and immunotherapies for patients with advanced disease.
- Patients with non-melanoma skin cancer requiring Mohs micrographic surgery as well as immunotherapy/systemic treatment
- Weekly joint multidisciplinary decision to treat skin cancer clinic alongside clinical oncology and plastic surgery
- Tertiary referral clinic for the management of cutaneous lymphoma
THE RFL DERMATOLOGY SERVICE
The dermatology service functions as a multi-disciplinary team working across the three major sites of the Trust (The Royal Free, Barnet and Chase Farm Hospitals.
- Adult and paediatric dermatology services (community, secondary and tertiary care)
- Specialist medical dermatology clinics (Psoriasis, Eczema, Connective Tissue Disease, Hair and Nail, Vulval and Urticaria)
- Joint GUM/Dermatology, Immunology/Dermatology, Psoriasis/Rheumatology and Connective Tissue/Rheumatology clinics
- Phototherapy (narrow band UVB and PUVA)
- Two week wait skin cancer clinics
- Diagnostic, intermediate and advanced skin surgery
- Mohs surgery
- Laser
- Teledermatology clinics
- Skin allergy and patch testing clinics
- Photodynamic therapy clinics
- Psychodermatology
- Renal/Liver transplant and immunosuppression skin clinics
There is strong collaboration with the Departments of Medicine, Rheumatology, Oncology, Radiotherapy, Plastic Surgery, Paediatrics, Histopathology, Immunology and HIV / Infectious Diseases.
The clinical team are supported by an operational management team
- Service Manager- Catherine Bossa & Rakhee Laloobhai
- Operations Manager: Katherine Brothwood, Sharon Baxter
- Senior Operations Manager: Jon Lear
There are several lead nurses
- Alice McWale inflammatory clinic-to be starting soon (Cross site)
- Alan Milligan- skin cancer nurse, Royal Free Hospital
- Jenny Carolan-Barnet and Chase Farm Hospitals
- Nick Bash- Royal Free Hospital
Job description
Job responsibilities
BACKGROUND:
The RFL is a large specialist skin cancer unit and tertiary referral center, able to provide specialist treatment for skin cancers which include the following:
- Patients with melanoma - wide local excision and sentinel lymph node biopsy, and further management with targeted and immunotherapies for patients with advanced disease.
- Patients with non-melanoma skin cancer requiring Mohs micrographic surgery as well as immunotherapy/systemic treatment
- Weekly joint multidisciplinary decision to treat skin cancer clinic alongside clinical oncology and plastic surgery
- Tertiary referral clinic for the management of cutaneous lymphoma
THE RFL DERMATOLOGY SERVICE
The dermatology service functions as a multi-disciplinary team working across the three major sites of the Trust (The Royal Free, Barnet and Chase Farm Hospitals.
- Adult and paediatric dermatology services (community, secondary and tertiary care)
- Specialist medical dermatology clinics (Psoriasis, Eczema, Connective Tissue Disease, Hair and Nail, Vulval and Urticaria)
- Joint GUM/Dermatology, Immunology/Dermatology, Psoriasis/Rheumatology and Connective Tissue/Rheumatology clinics
- Phototherapy (narrow band UVB and PUVA)
- Two week wait skin cancer clinics
- Diagnostic, intermediate and advanced skin surgery
- Mohs surgery
- Laser
- Teledermatology clinics
- Skin allergy and patch testing clinics
- Photodynamic therapy clinics
- Psychodermatology
- Renal/Liver transplant and immunosuppression skin clinics
There is strong collaboration with the Departments of Medicine, Rheumatology, Oncology, Radiotherapy, Plastic Surgery, Paediatrics, Histopathology, Immunology and HIV / Infectious Diseases.
The clinical team are supported by an operational management team
- Service Manager- Catherine Bossa & Rakhee Laloobhai
- Operations Manager: Katherine Brothwood, Sharon Baxter
- Senior Operations Manager: Jon Lear
There are several lead nurses
- Alice McWale inflammatory clinic-to be starting soon (Cross site)
- Alan Milligan- skin cancer nurse, Royal Free Hospital
- Jenny Carolan-Barnet and Chase Farm Hospitals
- Nick Bash- Royal Free Hospital
Person Specification
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential
- GMC registration
- MRCP part 2 written and/or MSc in Dermatology and/or previous experience in in Dermatology (at least 1 year)
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Experience
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate broad clinical skills in the management of all patients
- 18 months general professional training experience at SHO level in general medicine
- Skills in common generic practical procedure
Desirable
- Previous dermatology experience
- Previous experience in minor dermatological surgery
Skills and aptitudes
Essential
- Evidence of academic excellence
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Awareness of principles of Risk Management / Clinical Governance / audit
Personal Qualities & attributes
Essential
- Good communication skills
- Able to work on own initiative
- Well organised
- Willing to take on responsibility
- Good general health physically able to carry out the duties of the post
Person Specification
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential
- GMC registration
- MRCP part 2 written and/or MSc in Dermatology and/or previous experience in in Dermatology (at least 1 year)
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Experience
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate broad clinical skills in the management of all patients
- 18 months general professional training experience at SHO level in general medicine
- Skills in common generic practical procedure
Desirable
- Previous dermatology experience
- Previous experience in minor dermatological surgery
Skills and aptitudes
Essential
- Evidence of academic excellence
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Awareness of principles of Risk Management / Clinical Governance / audit
Personal Qualities & attributes
Essential
- Good communication skills
- Able to work on own initiative
- Well organised
- Willing to take on responsibility
- Good general health physically able to carry out the duties of the post
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).
