Dermatology Teaching Fellow | University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare institution in East Midlands is seeking a Teaching Fellow in dermatology for a 12-month fixed-term role. The appointee will support medical education and provide clinical service, including outpatient and surgical sessions. MRCP and NHS experience are essential. This role offers opportunities for professional development and an environment guided by values of compassion and excellence.

Benefits

Employee assistance

Discounted gym membership

Onsite fitness classes

Car schemes

Qualifications

• Essential requirement is MRCP and NHS experience.
• Opportunities to gain postgraduate dermatology experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver dermatology teaching clinics and practical skills.
• Teach medical students and contribute to service delivery.
• Participate in CME and CPD activities.

Skills

MRCP

NHS experience

Education

MMedSci in Medical Education

Job description

The UHDB Dermatology department, based at Florence Nightingale Community Hospital and the Royal Derby Hospital, is a busy department with 8 Dermatology Consultants, 2 Associate Specialists, and a team of Specialist Registrars, GP Hospital Practitioners / Specialty Doctors, and Specialist dermatology nurses.

This post offers a 50% Teaching Fellow appointment for a fixed-term of 12 months, until August 2026. The appointee will work at Florence Nightingale Hospital and the Royal Derby Hospital, undertaking duties for the Directorate of Medical Education and Workforce.

Essential requirements include MRCP and NHS experience.

Four programmed activities per week will support Undergraduate Medical Education teaching and administration. The role includes two service delivery sessions (a dermatology clinic and a surgical session) to gain postgraduate dermatology experience, along with a dermatology CPD session and clinical administrative time. Opportunities to see dermatology ward referrals are available.

Our organisation is committed to supporting the community and our staff, guided by our values of Compassion, Openness, and Excellence, which influence our work culture.

We offer development opportunities, including professional and leadership growth, ongoing support, and staff benefits such as employee assistance, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, and car schemes.

Key facts about our Trust include:

• Average of 4,810 outpatient appointments daily
• 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatient department in England
• Average of 1,115 patients seen in A&Es daily
• Approximately 33,700 planned surgical operations annually
• More than 50 operating theatres, among the top in the country

Responsibilities include developing and delivering dermatology teaching clinics and practical skills, teaching medical students, contributing to service delivery, assessments, examinations, university collaborations, and supporting student development and education activities. The role also involves participating in CME and CPD activities, annual appraisals, and undertaking an MMedSci in Medical Education.

The advert closes on Sunday, 10 August 2025.