Junior Clinical Fellow in Dermatology

London North West Healthcare NHS Trust; Camden Town; On-site; GBP 200,000 +; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare trust in the UK is seeking a candidate for a dermatology position based at Northwick Park Hospital in Camden Town. The role involves managing outpatient clinics, inpatient referrals, and participating in departmental audits and clinical trials. Ideal candidates should possess MRCP and have prior dermatology experience. This is a great opportunity to gain diverse experience in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Flexible working opportunities

Participation in clinical research

Qualifications

• Active involvement in departmental audits is expected.
• Experience in clinical research is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage inpatient referrals efficiently.
• Manage outpatient clinics in general dermatology.
• Participate in clinical trials and case presentations.

Skills

Experience in dermatology

Supervised outpatient clinics

Management of inpatient referrals

Liaison with medical and nursing staff

Education

MRCP

Job description

This is an excellent opportunity to gain experience in both inpatient and outpatient dermatology services in a vibrant Dermatology Department with exposure to a wide case mix including a large skin cancer portfolio.

The post is primarily based at Northwick Park hospital but there may be a requirement for cross site working. The clinical commitments consists of supervised outpatient clinics in general dermatology and minor operative procedures as well as inpatient ward work.

There is time for CPD and opportunity to present interesting cases at local meetings. The successful candidate would be expected to be actively involved in departmental audits and also be an opportunity to participate in clinical research as the department at Northwick Park undertakes clinical trials and portfolio studies.

The Dermatology service consists of three units, one at Northwick Park Hospital, one at Central Middlesex Hospital and the other at Ealing Hospital. The service has evolved this year with expansion of consultant, non-consultant and nursing staff to include a dedicated dermatology pharmacist.

Local skin cancer MDT's are held fortnightly on a Monday lunchtime. The Trust also hosts the twice monthly specialist MDT for the north western part of the London Cancer Alliance. There will be opportunity to present interesting cases at local meetings. The successful candidate would be expected to be actively involved in departmental audits, journal club and medical student teaching.

The post holder will be responsible for managing inpatient referrals in a timely fashion including liaison with various medical and nursing staff on wards.

To view the main responsibility, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Due to the high volumes of applications we receive for certain posts, we reserve the right to close any adverts before the published closing date once we have received a sufficient number of applications.

Equal Opportunities

As part of our commitment to the Equality and Diversity at LNWUH, we are encouraging applications from BME (Black, Minority Ethnic) candidates as we seek to ensure our workforce structures are representative of the diversity of the communities we serve.

LNWUH is a flexible working friendly organisation, we want you to be able to work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you.

The post holder preferably should hold MRCP and previous experience in dermatology is desirable.