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.
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.
Main duties of the job
This is a full-time (40 hours per week) post based at Royal Free Hospital. The Dermatology Department 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.
Applicants should hold MRCP or equivalent and should be registered with the GMC.
CLINICAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Supporting regular outpatient clinics (routine and 2WW)
Supporting surgical operating lists
Attending MDTsCovering referrals from Wards and A&E
Engaging in the development of the service
The department fosters a culture of shared learning and support. There is a large multidisciplinary team. Many clinics follow an attending model structure. There are weekly multidisciplinary team meetings including a clinicopathological case conference, inflammatory MDT and a dedicated connective tissue MDT.
Working for your organisation
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.
About us
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.
Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top
For more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/
Royal Free to be your best
Job description
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Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Person Specification
Education and professional qualifications
Essential
- oEnglish and Maths at GCSE level or equivalent
Desirable
- oDiploma level qualification or equivalent experience
- oKnowledge of medical terminology
- oCourses / further study attended to demonstrate evidence of personal development
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential
- oDemonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Experience
Essential
- oPrevious experience of working with the public and/or patients in a healthcare environment
- oExperience of interaction with all levels of staff
- oPrevious administrative and organisational experience
- oExperience of managing and prioritising own workload and working to deadlines
- oExperience of dealing with non-routine and complex problems
Skills and aptitudes
Essential
- oExcellent written and verbal communication skills
- oExcellent organisational skills with meticulous attention to detail
- oExcellent customer care practice, being polite, sympathetic, patient and diplomatic
- oUnderstanding patient confidentiality
- oKnowledge of Cerner or equivalent system
Personal qualities and attributes
Essential
- oAbility to maintain excellent communication channels and good customer services
- oMaintain a high level of professionalism in manner
- oAbility to work under pressure and use own initiative to prioritise tasks
- oGood interpersonal skills having a friendly and approachable manner
- oProactive, forward-thinking, quick problem solving attitude with attention to detail
Others
Essential
- oReliability - good time keeping
Desirable
- oAbility to work flexibly to accommodate peaks and troughs of activity
Person Specification
Education and professional qualifications
Essential
- oEnglish and Maths at GCSE level or equivalent
Desirable
- oDiploma level qualification or equivalent experience
- oKnowledge of medical terminology
- oCourses / further study attended to demonstrate evidence of personal development
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential
- oDemonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Experience
Essential
- oPrevious experience of working with the public and/or patients in a healthcare environment
- oExperience of interaction with all levels of staff
- oPrevious administrative and organisational experience
- oExperience of managing and prioritising own workload and working to deadlines
- oExperience of dealing with non-routine and complex problems
Skills and aptitudes
Essential
- oExcellent written and verbal communication skills
- oExcellent organisational skills with meticulous attention to detail
- oExcellent customer care practice, being polite, sympathetic, patient and diplomatic
- oUnderstanding patient confidentiality
- oKnowledge of Cerner or equivalent system
Personal qualities and attributes
Essential
- oAbility to maintain excellent communication channels and good customer services
- oMaintain a high level of professionalism in manner
- oAbility to work under pressure and use own initiative to prioritise tasks
- oGood interpersonal skills having a friendly and approachable manner
- oProactive, forward-thinking, quick problem solving attitude with attention to detail
Others
Essential
- oReliability - good time keeping
Desirable
- oAbility to work flexibly to accommodate peaks and troughs of activity
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).
