Junior Clinical Fellow in Dermatology (Epidermolysis Bullosa)

Integrated Care System; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in London is seeking a Junior Clinical Fellow in Dermatology to deliver high-quality care for adult patients with epidermolysis bullosa. Responsibilities include clinical duties, research support, and contributing to training programmes. Candidates should possess a medical degree and have experience in patient care. This NHS role offers comprehensive training within a multidisciplinary team.

Benefits

Comprehensive training programmes

Involvement in research activities

Qualifications

• Must be an active member of a multidisciplinary team.
• Experience in outpatient and inpatient care.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality care for adult EB patients.
• Contribute to the training programmes and supervise trainees.
• Support clinical research activities.

Skills

Clinical care

Research support

Team collaboration

Patient coordination

Education

Medical degree or equivalent

Job description

Go back Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Junior Clinical Fellow in Dermatology (Epidermolysis Bullosa)

The closing date is 10 August 2025

The Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB) service at Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust (GSTT) is one of two nationally commissioned (NSCT) services for adults with this disease (the other centre is at Solihull Hospital in Birmingham) and works in collaboration with the two national paediatric EB centres (at Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) and Birmingham Children's Hospital). The service at GSTT provides comprehensive multidisciplinary care for approximately 450 adult EB patients, including outpatient reviews, complex multidisciplinary team assessments, and inpatient admissions. Specialties in the EB multidisciplinary team include specialist nursing, dentistry, dietetics, plastic surgery, hand therapy, physiotherapy, palliative care, pain management, psychotherapy, oncology, ophthalmology, and podiatry. The GSTT also hosts the Robin Eady National Diagnostic EB Laboratory, offering skin biopsy and genetic analysis for all EB types from the UK and abroad. These services are nationally and internationally recognized as centres of excellence for diagnosing and managing EB.

Main duties of the job

• Receive subspecialty training and further development in adult epidermolysis bullosa, paediatric dermatology, and genodermatoses, focusing on epidermolysis bullosa & disorders of keratinisation
• Deliver clinical and other service activities to provide high-quality care for adult EB patients, children with skin disease, and patients with genetic skin diseases
• Support nursing and administrative staff to ensure the efficient running of the EB service
• Contribute to clinical research activities at St. John's Institute of Dermatology, including presentations at national and international meetings and publications

About us

St John's provides comprehensive dermatology services, including multidisciplinary specialist services. Its primary aim is to deliver excellence in clinical care, education, training, research, and development. The institute offers postgraduate degrees in Dermatology and contributes to the Biomedical School at GKT School of Medicine, King's College London. GSTT and KCL are part of one of the UK's five Biomedical Research Centres.

Job responsibilities

Clinical:

The postholder will:

• Be an active member of the multidisciplinary team caring for patients with EB and other genodermatoses, including children
• Support outpatient clinics (EB, genetics, paediatric dermatology, skin cancer screening)
• Assist in inpatient care for EB and genodermatosis patients
• Coordinate outpatient, day case, and inpatient episodes with the EB Patient Pathway Manager, EB nurse specialists, and administrative staff
• Maintain clinical responsibility for patients under their care

Teaching and Training:

All fellows are expected to contribute to the training programmes, including:

• Supervising trainees in the department
• Supporting the postgraduate MSc course

Research:

• Support clinical research at St Johns, including supervising clinical trials
• Promote research activities among clinical staff to enhance research delivery

Clinical Governance:

Participation in clinical governance activities such as audits, guideline development, and risk management is expected, with evidence provided during appraisal.

Additional notes:

• Monitoring of working hours is mandatory, aligned with national guidance
• Post is under review for compliance with working time directives
• Participation in educational activities and appraisal is required
• Other duties may be assigned as necessary