Clinical Fellow

About the Role

This is an excellent opportunity for anyone wishing to pursue a career in dermatology. The successful candidate will join an established team of 21 Consultants. There is support from 1 Associate Specialist, 3 Specialty Doctors and Specialist Dermatology Nurses including 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.

You will be based at Watford General Hospital and Hemel Hempstead hospitals or St Albans City Hospital., The candidate will undertake outpatient clinics including specialist clinics , a surgical session, management of inpatients and attendance and Skin Cancer MDT There will be no on‑call requirements, The Clinical Fellow appointed will have continuing responsibility for the care of patients in their charge.

They will also undertake the administrative duties associated with the care of their patients, should have ability to work within our large team of Consultants, Junior Doctor, Nurses and administrative staff, and will be supervised by a Consultant Dermatologist.

• Applicants must have full GMC registration.
• MRCP (UK) and previous experience in dermatology is desirable.

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‑imagining 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.