Job summary
This one-year programme in cutaneous surgery will provide training and experience in all aspects of modern cutaneous surgery with an emphasis on the management of skin cancer.
The post is available to start from the 29th August 2025 for 12 months.
On completion of this programme it is anticipated that the trainee will have skills appropriate to a dermatologist with a special interest in cutaneous surgery, including Mohs micrographic surgery, surgical reconstruction for skin cancer and dermatological use of lasers. The post complies with the British Society for Dermatological Surgery curriculum and the requirements of the British Association of Dermatology Post- CCT Fellowship in Advanced Dermatology Surgery and Mohs Micrographic Surgery.
Main duties of the job
Special interest in cutaneous surgery, including Mohs micrographic surgery and surgical reconstruction for skin cancer.
Cancer out patient clinic sessions of both new and follow up patients.
About us
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support.
Our mission is "Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together", and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Special interest in cutaneous surgery, including Mohs micrographic surgery and surgical reconstruction for skin cancer.
Cancer out patient clinic sessions of both new and follow up patients.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Special interest in cutaneous surgery, including Mohs micrographic surgery and surgical reconstruction for skin cancer.
Cancer out patient clinic sessions of both new and follow up patients.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC/GDC registration with licence to practice
Experience
Essential
- Broad training and expereince in dermatology and cutaneous surgery
Desirable
- Demonstration of a clinical/research special interest
Ability
Essential
- Committment to team approach and multi-disciplinary working
- Counselling and communiation skills
Teaching
Essential
- Evidence of teaching medical students and junior doctors
Audit
Essential
- Evidence of clinical audit and understanding role of audit in improving medical paractive
- Understanding clincial risk management and clinical governance
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC/GDC registration with licence to practice
Experience
Essential
- Broad training and expereince in dermatology and cutaneous surgery
Desirable
- Demonstration of a clinical/research special interest
Ability
Essential
- Committment to team approach and multi-disciplinary working
- Counselling and communiation skills
Teaching
Essential
- Evidence of teaching medical students and junior doctors
Audit
Essential
- Evidence of clinical audit and understanding role of audit in improving medical paractive
- Understanding clincial risk management and clinical governance
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).
