Senior Clinical Fellow nodal point 4 (MT04)

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust; City Of London; On-site; GBP 66,000; Full time

Job summary

A major healthcare trust in London is seeking a Senior Clinical Fellow in Dermatology. This role offers a unique opportunity to join one of the largest dermatology departments, providing comprehensive care in outpatient and inpatient settings. Applicants should have MRCP or equivalent qualifications. The role involves supporting regular outpatient clinics, attending MDTs, and participating in the development of dermatology services. A salary of £65,048 per annum is offered.

Qualifications

• MRCP or equivalent and be registered with the GMC.
• Courses or further study attended to demonstrate personal development.

Responsibilities

• Support outpatient clinics and surgical operating lists.
• Cover referrals from Wards and A&E.
• Engage in the development of the service.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Excellent organisational skills

Knowledge of Cerner or equivalent system

Customer care practice

Education

English and Maths at GCSE level or equivalent

Diploma level qualification or equivalent experience

Knowledge of medical terminology

Job description

Senior Clinical Fellow

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior clinical fellow to join the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust Dermatology Department. This is an ideal role for someone interested in a career in dermatology, with the opportunity to learn within one of the largest dermatology departments in London, which has an established reputation for dermatology training.

The Dermatology Department consists of comprehensive general and specialist outpatient clinics, including consultants with highly specialised interests. It acts as a tertiary referral centre for eczema, connective tissue disorders, and psoriasis, and has an active clinical trials unit. The department also runs a comprehensive skin cancer service with a full range of treatment options, including Mohs surgery.

The successful applicant will be involved in all aspects of the diagnosis and treatment of dermatological conditions in outpatient and inpatient settings, and will be expected to treat patients on behalf of and under the direction of the Consultants.

Main Duties of the Job

This is a full-time post based at Royal Free Hospital. As a dermatology clinical fellow, you will be expected to look after patients with skin disease in both inpatient and outpatient settings, working with a team of trainees and consultants.

Applicants should hold MRCP or equivalent and be registered with the GMC.

Clinical Responsibilities:

• Supporting regular outpatient clinics
• Supporting surgical operating lists
• Attending MDTs
• Covering referrals from Wards and A&E
• Engaging in the development of the service

The department fosters a culture of shared learning and support, with a large multidisciplinary team and weekly multidisciplinary team meetings.

About Us

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts, caring for over 1.6 million patients across three main hospitals.

Job Responsibilities

Please note that the full job description is available upon request.

Person Specification

Education and Professional Qualifications

• English and Maths at GCSE level or equivalent
• Diploma level qualification or equivalent experience
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Courses or further study attended to demonstrate evidence of personal development

Royal Free World Class Values

• Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values

Experience

• Previous experience of working with the public and/or patients in a healthcare environment
• Experience of interaction with all levels of staff
• Previous administrative and organisational experience
• Experience of managing and prioritising own workload and working to deadlines
• Experience of dealing with non-routine and complex problems

Skills and Aptitudes

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organisational skills with meticulous attention to detail
• Excellent customer care practice, being polite, sympathetic, patient, and diplomatic
• Knowledge of Cerner or equivalent system

Personal Qualities and Attributes

• Ability to maintain excellent communication channels and good customer services
• Maintain a high level of professionalism in manner
• Ability to work under pressure and use own initiative to prioritise tasks
• Good interpersonal skills having a friendly and approachable manner
• Proactive, forward-thinking, quick problem-solving attitude with attention to detail

Others

• Reliability - good time keeping
• Ability to work flexibly to accommodate peaks and troughs of activity

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 to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Salary: £65,048 per annum inclusive of HCAS

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.