We are seeking an enthusiastic clinical fellow to join our Dermatology Team. This is a 6 month fixed term full time post but may be extended. This is an excellent opportunity for anyone wishing to pursue a career in dermatology. The successful candidate will join an established team of 19 Consultants. There is support from 1 Associate Specialist, 3 Specialty doctors and specialist dermatology nurses including 2 skin cancer specialist nurses and 2 paediatric specialist dermatology nurses. The department also has 1 SPR, 2 clinical fellows and 1 VTS trainee. Services available include day case surgery, paediatric dermatology, phototherapy, photodynamic therapy, patch testing and iontophoresis. Specialist Joint Leg Ulcer, Vulval and Male Genital Dermatoses clinics are held and we have an outreach Plastic Surgery service from the Royal Free Hospital.
The successful applicant will be offered educational supervision by a Consultant for SPR applications and CESR training if required.
The post-holder will work with colleagues to support and develop Dermatology services for the local population. You will be based at Watford General Hospital and Hemel Hempstead hospitals.
Watford General Hospital, Hemel Hempstead Hospital and St. Alban's City Hospital are situated in a pleasant part of Hertfordshire and afford easy access to London (1/2 an hour by train) and to other parts of England via the M1 and M25 Motorways.
Main duties of the job
The candidate will undertake outpatient clinics including specialist clinics, a surgical session, management of inpatients and attendance at skin cancer MDT. There will be no on-call requirements. Applicants must have full GMC registration. MRCP (UK) and previous experience in dermatology is desirable.
About us
With a new hospital planned for Watford and work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital, this is an exciting time to join us. We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imaging models of care, working ever more closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare.
Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at our Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience. Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others.
At West Herts we offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance and the ability to work flexibly. Flexible Working Options
We kindly invite you to consider submitting an application.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
The clinical fellow appointed will have continuing responsibility for the care of patients in his/her charge. He/she will also undertake the administrative duties associated with the care of his/her patients. He/she should have the ability to work within our large team of consultants, junior doctors, nurses and administrative staff. He/she will be supervised by a consultant dermatologist.
Management of the Dermatology Department is under the direction of Pips Sandhu, Dermatology Service Manager.
Person Specification
Education and qualifications
Essential
* Full registration with the GMC
Desirable
* MRCP
Knowledge
Essential
* Ability to demonstrate broad skills in management of all patients
* 18 months specialist training in general medicine/general practice
Desirable
* Previous experience in dermatology and dermatological surgery
Experience
Essential
* An enthusiasm for medical audit.
Desirable
* An audit project completed
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