Specialist Clinical Fellow - Dermatology

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust; Frimley; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Specialist Clinical Fellow in Dermatology to join our dynamic team. The post involves diagnosing skin conditions, developing treatment plans, and supporting service improvements within Frimley Park Hospital.

The role includes attending MDT meetings, ward referrals, and assisting consultants with patient follow-up, under supervision. A strong commitment to teaching, learning, and audit is expected.

Qualifications

• Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in the dermatology specialty.
• Comprehensive knowledge in dermatology with ability to offer expert clinical opinion.
• Understands NHS structures and MDT roles across the multi-professional team.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose skin disorders through clinical exams and tests.
• Develop and adjust personalized treatment plans.
• Provide cover for colleagues and support service improvements.
• Attend MDT meetings as required.
• Assist consultants with ward referrals and patient follow-up.

Skills

Keeps knowledge up to date

Time management

Communication in English

Writing legible records

Team collaboration

Teaching and learning

Education

MBBS or equivalent

Full GMC Registration with licence to practice

Job description

Job Overview

We are looking for a committed and skilled Specialist Clinical Fellow in Dermatology to join our dynamic team.

Job Overview

We are looking for a committed and skilled Specialist Clinical Fellow in Dermatology to join our dynamic team.

Main duties of the job

• Diagnose skin disorders through clinical exams and tests
• Develop and adjust personalized treatment plans
• Provide cover for colleagues and support service improvements
• Attend MDT meetings as required
• Assist the Consultant team with ward referrals within Frimley Park Hospital
• Provide assistance to the Consultant team with the follow up of their outpatients, and as part of training, see new patients
• Assist the dermatology team with clinical audit and research
• Participate in departmental meetings, governance, and continuous professional development

The duties outlined are not exhaustive and may be subject to change in line with the needs of the service.

Multidisciplinary team working is a key component of practice within the Trust and will include participation in MDT discussions with colleagues.

The post holder will have continuing responsibility for the care of patients under their supervision, including all associated administrative duties.

Working for our organisation

At Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, our people are at the heart of everything we do.

As a Disability Confident Employer and recipient of the Gold Award in the Armed Forces Employer Recognition Scheme, we actively champion equality, diversity and inclusion, creating opportunities for people from all backgrounds to build rewarding careers within the NHS.

We also recognise the importance of a healthy work-life balance. By supporting flexible working arrangements wherever possible, we enable our colleagues to balance their professional and personal commitments while continuing to deliver outstanding care to our patients. Whether flexibility means adjusted hours, part-time working, hybrid arrangements or alternative working patterns, we work in partnership with our staff to meet both individual and service needs.

Why Join Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust?

At Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, our people are at the heart of everything we do.

As a Disability Confident Employer and recipient of the Gold Award in the Armed Forces Employer Recognition Scheme, we actively champion equality, diversity and inclusion, creating opportunities for people from all backgrounds to build rewarding careers within the NHS.

We also recognise the importance of a healthy work-life balance. By supporting flexible working arrangements wherever possible, we enable our colleagues to balance their professional and personal commitments while continuing to deliver outstanding care to our patients. Whether flexibility means adjusted hours, part-time working, hybrid arrangements or alternative working patterns, we work in partnership with our staff to meet both individual and service needs.

Join Us

Whether you're at the start of your career or looking for your next challenge, Frimley Health offers the opportunity to be part of a inclusive, forward-thinking organisation that is committed to excellence, innovation and compassionate care. Together, we can shape the future of healthcare and make a real difference to the lives of the communities we serve.

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Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full role requirements.

Job Plan

1 FTE (Full time Equivalent).

Activity that can be covered, with appropriate administrative time allocated. Working days will be agreed with the Service Manager in line with service needs.

• Skin MDT
• Ward referrals
• TWR Clinics
• Paediatrics Clinics
• General Clinics
• Biologic Clinics

The post holder will do 3-4 clinics per week under supervision. They will discuss patients seen in clinic with the supervising consultant.

There is a rota for ward referrals but no out of hours on-call is required in this post.

Supervising Consultants will be Dr Antony, Dr Gossain, Dr Lee and Dr Sherif.

Person specification

Qualifications

• MBBS or equivalent
• Full GMC Registration with licence to practice to cover the scope of employment
• Understands the principles of patient confidentiality and data protection

Desirable criteria

• Other higher degree or diploma

Experience

Essential criteria

• Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in the specialty
• Comprehensive knowledge in the specialty and ability to offer expert clinical opinion on range of problems
• Demonstrates good knowledge of the structures and culture of the NHS, roles, responsibilities and relationships across the MDT and the multi-professional team
• Able to prioritise clinical need
• Aware of own limitations, and knows when to ask for help
• Able to write legible records and to discuss treatment options with patients in a way they can understand
• Able to communicate clearly in written and spoken English e.g.
• Able to establish good working relations with patients, carers and multi-disciplinary colleagues
• Able to contribute to teaching and learning of others in the clinical setting
• Understands the role of audit in clinical practice
• Ensures patients are not put at risk
• Understanding of the basic principles of research

Desirable criteria

• Computer literate
• Understands the importance and impact of information systems in health care.
• Has participated in clinical audit
• Experience of collecting, analysing and presenting data orally and in writing
• Interest/has participated in (clinical/laboratory) research

Skills and Knowledge

Essential criteria

• Keeps professional knowledge and skills up to date
• Able to manage time and prioritise workload.
• Recognises stressful situations and responds appropriately.
• Demonstrates initiative, enthusiasm and common sense.
• Respects and promotes individual’s rights, interests, preferences, beliefs and cultures

Desirable criteria

• Computer literate
• Understands the importance and impact of information systems in health care.
• Has participated in clinical audit
• Experience of collecting, analysing and presenting data orally and in writing
• Interest/has participated in (clinical/laboratory) research

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust (FHFT) is proud of its strong reputation, record of achievement and ambition for the future. We serve a population of over 900,000 people across Berkshire, Hampshire, Surrey and South Buckinghamshire, and remain committed to improving the health and wellbeing of our communities.

Our new organisational strategy - FHFT 2030 - sets out our ambition to be the best place to receive care and the best place to work in the NHS. Underpinned by our Trust values – Committed to Excellence, Working Together, Facing the Future, and being a modern, compassionate, Healthcare Organisation – we are creating a culture where our people can thrive and patients always come first.

We continue to invest heavily in our services and facilities. This includes the development of a new hospital at Frimley Park, major expansion of diagnostics and inpatient capacity, and the continued transformation of services across our sites. We have already delivered a brand-new £100m state-of-the-art Heatherwood Hospital, a £49m Emergency Assessment Centre at Wexham Park, and a £10m upgrade to maternity services.

We are also committed to sustainability and the NHS Net Zero ambition. Our new hospital and estate developments are being designed to be environmentally responsible, energy efficient, and future-proved, featuring on-site renewables energy and intelligent energy systems. Through our green plan, we are embedding sustainable practices across all areas of care and operations, ensuring we reduce our environmental impact while improving population health and wellbeing. Our staff are key to helps us deliver on our ambition and to ensure sustainability is a core component of care delivery and our operations.

Alongside estates’ investments, we are embedding a strong focus on digital innovation and quality improvement. Our electronic patient record (Epic), launched in 2024, is already enabling safer, more connected, and more effective care for patients, while giving staff the tools they need to do their best work. Our electronic patient record also supports safe and effective digitised care pathways, savings time and carbon, whilst delivering excellent quality of care.

Everything we do is guided by our values, shaping how we care for patients, support colleagues, and build a sustainable future for healthcare together.