Clinical Fellow in Dermatology

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in London is inviting applications for the full-time role of Clinical Fellow in Dermatology at Hammersmith Hospital. This position requires GMC registration, NHS experience, and IMT2 level knowledge. The role involves conducting outpatient clinics, performing minor skin surgeries, and participating in quality improvement projects. Ideal candidates will show commitment to Dermatology and possess strong team-working skills. The salary ranges from £44,170 to £67,610 per annum plus London Weighting.

Benefits

Career development

Flexible working

Wellbeing support

Staff recognition scheme

Qualifications

• GMC registration and license to practice.
• Experience working in the NHS.
• Active involvement in clinical audit and quality improvement.

Responsibilities

• Conduct outpatient clinics under supervision.
• Perform minor skin surgeries.
• Attend weekly skin cancer and Teledermatology meetings.
• Participate in urgent referrals and ward rounds.

Skills

Knowledge of Internal Medicine

Experience in NHS

Ability to perform skin biopsies

Computer literacy

Basic knowledge of General Dermatology

Teaching and training experience

Education

Membership of the Royal College of Physicians

GMC registration

Job description

Applicants are invited to apply for the full time post of Clinical Fellow in Dermatology at Hammersmith Hospital. We are looking for an ambitious and dedicated individual, who would form an integral part of the Dermatology Team. The post is aimed at those with IMT2 level knowledge and skills, and the timetable is equivalent to that of an ST3 trainee in dermatology. The post provides an excellent opportunity to acquire general skills for those planning a career in dermatology, either via the Specialty Training route or Portfolio pathway.

This is a busy department, with outpatient activity including General Dermatology and Skin Cancer clinics; specialist clinics at the Hammersmith Hospital site include Transplant, Photodynamic therapy, Lupus, Psoriasis, Cancer Genetics. A complex Medical Dermatology clinic runs monthly (virtual).

This is a highly competitive post attracting a high volume of applications. Candidates must have GMC registration, NHS experience, IMT2 experience and thorough knowledge of Internal Medicine, Membership of the Royal College of Physicians (MRCP), and ability to demonstrate commitment to Dermatology as a specialty. Previous dermatology experience is desirable. A strong team-working ethic and flexibility are essential for the role.

Start date: 12th January 2026

End date: 2nd February 2027

Main duties of the job

The post-holder will perform clinical work under the supervision of the Consultant team. Clinical duties include conducting outpatient clinics; minor surgery; attendance at a weekly skin cancer MDT meeting / Teledermatology meeting. The acute workload can be busy and includes performing urgent reviews of referrals from outpatient specialties and inpatient wards, and participating in ward rounds.

About us

At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care. Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career. Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.

We encourage staff to have the Covid vaccination to protect themselves, patients, other colleagues as well as the wider community. Please note it is an operational requirement to comply with infection prevention and control procedures within the Trust such as lateral flow testing, handwashing and the wearing of masks, according to the procedures in place at any time or location.

As part of our continued response to Covid19 we are still conducting the majority of our interviews virtually.

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part-time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.

Job responsibilities

The post-holder will primarily be based at Hammersmith Hospital, but may be required to work at Charing Cross Hospital or St Marys Hospitals, depending on the needs of the service. Duties include the following:

Clinical

• Conduct outpatient clinics, under Consultant supervision
• Perform minor skin surgery procedures
• Attendance at weekly Skin Cancer MDT meeting / Teledermatology meeting
• Participate in the day on-call rota, including managing referrals from GPs, outpatient specialties and inpatient specialties. On calls can be busy and effective time-management skills are required.
• Participate in Consultant-led inpatient ward rounds
• There may be a need to contribute to the cross-site out-of-hours on-call rota, depending on service need

Teaching

• Deliver clinic-based teaching and tutorials to Imperial College undergraduates.

Management

• Participate in audit and quality improvement projects.

Research

• Participate in dermatology research projects.

Qualifications

• On GMC Register with license to practice
• Membership of the Royal College of Physicians

Audit

• Understanding of principles of clinical audit.
• Demonstration of active participation of clinical audit.
• Presentation/Publication of audits

Language

• Able to speak and write English to the appropriate standard necessary to fulfill the job requirements

Academic achievements

• Evidence of achievement appropriate to appointment at registrar level at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
• Academic publication in high impact journals.

Knowledge/skills

• Thorough knowledge and experience of Internal Medicine.
• Experience of working in the NHS.
• Basic knowledge of General Dermatology.
• Demonstration of commitment to the specialty of Dermatology.
• IT Skills and computer literacy.
• Ability to perform skin biopsies
• Dermatology clinical experience

Teaching & Training

• Experience of teaching and training undergraduates/postgraduates and junior medical staff
• Formal training in teaching skills
• Able to take responsibility, show leadership, make decisions, exert appropriate authority

Quality Improvement

• Demonstration of active participation in quality improvement projects.
• Presentation/Publication of quality improvement projects.

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.

Depending on experience£44,170 - £67,610 per annum plus London Weighting