About this role
Job summary
This is a full-time (40 hrs) post based at the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust Dermatology Department. The Dermatology Department at the Royal Free is a busy and dynamic unit that provides care both for the local population in North Central London and to a much larger network around North London, and the Home Counties.As dermatology clinical fellow you will be expected to look after patients with skin disease in both the inpatient and outpatient setting. You will work with a team of trainees and consultants.Applicants should hold MRCP or equivalent and should be registered with the GMC.
Main duties of the job
There is strong collaboration with the Departments of Medicine, Rheumatology, Oncology, Radiotherapy, Plastic Surgery, Paediatrics, Histopathology, Immunology and HIV / Infectious Diseases.
About us
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts with over17,000 staff serving 2 million patients every year. It comprises Barnet Hospital, Chase Farm Hospital, the Royal Free Hospital, North Middlesex University Hospital and more than 30 services in the community. This larger scale organisation provides an unprecedented opportunity for us to continue our pioneering work, particularly in finding ways to deliver even better care to our patients.
Our mission is to deliver world class care and expertise in our clinical services, underpinned by world class teaching and research and we will continue to measure our progress against our five governing objectives: excellent outcomes, excellent patient and staff experience, excellent value for taxpayers' money, being safe and meeting our external duties, and building a strong organisation.
Everyone is welcome at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. We're proud of our diversity and we continue to undertake new initiatives to advance equality for LGBT+, BME, gender equality, staff carers and people with disabilities and lived experiences to promote good relations and understanding between our staff.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job description and person specification for more information on working at The Royal Free London.
Person Specification
Education & Professional Qualification Essential
On the dermatology specialist registry (CCT or CESR registration) or proposed CCT date within 3 months of interview or has applied for CES Full registration with GMC (MRCP (UK) or equivalent qualification
Desirable
Previous experience in minor dermatological surgery Previous dermatology experience MD/PhD Degree
Experience Essential
Good knowledge of internal medicine Good knowledge of general dermatology In depth knowledge for the diagnosis and treatment of skin cancers Good knowledge of complex skin cancer patients to run 2ww skin cancer clinics and manage follow ups
Desirable
Experience of cross-site working Melanoma Research Fellowship Publications in peer-reviewed dermatological journals
Personal Qualities Essential
Ability to work in a team Good interpersonal skills having a friendly and approachable manner Caring attitude to patients Commitment to CPD Dynamism and initiative
Surgical Skills and aptitudes Essential
Skin surgical skills at consultant level Diagnosis and management of acute and chronic dermatological conditions Diagnosis and management of skin cancer with mandatory and confident use of the dermatoscope
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 (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
Address Royal Free Hospital
Pond Street
Hamsptead
NW3 2QG
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)