Main area Dermatology Grade Clinical Fellow in Dermatology Contract 1 year (Fixed Term from 08/2026 to 08/2027) Hours Full time – 10 sessions per week Job ref 427-7962487
Employer Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site RUH Bath Town Bath Salary £76,582 per annum Salary period Yearly
Clinical Fellow in Dermatology
Job overview
Applications are invited for a permanent Clinical Fellow in Dermatology position within the Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust. This post is offered on an annualised contract of 2 Programmed Activities (PAs) per week, providing flexibility to support work-life balance. Shifts can be arranged flexibly in agreement with the Dermatology Rota Manager. This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive and forward-thinking dermatology team, contributing to high-quality patient care while developing clinical skills within a well-established service.
Main duties of the job
The Dermatology Department sits within the Medicine Division. We are keen for the right individual to join our dynamic and thriving department at the Royal United Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Bath. We are looking for a committed individual of proven ability who will be able to contribute to both clinical and managerial roles within the department. The candidate should bring skills or knowledge that will enhance and expand the services already provided at the Royal United Hospital. Applicants with specialist areas of expertise are encouraged. An ability to embrace change and to develop services for more effective care delivery will be considered an asset. The successful applicant will have extensive experience of Dermatology and will work at a senior level of responsibility, as detailed in the job description.
Qualifications
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- You should meet the Specialist Grade Generic Capabilities Framework.
- ALS, APLS and/or ATLS or equivalent
- Holder of FFICM by examination
Ability and Knowledge. Clinical Skills
- Knowledge of own limitations
- Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on range of problems both emergency and elective within speciality
- Appropriate knowledge base and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems
- Able to work without direct supervision where appropriate
- Able to prioritise clinical need
- Able to maximise safety and minimise risk
- Experience in the provision and management of palliative care for critically unwell patients
- Experience and additional skills in communication skills
- Demonstrated abilities in relevant non-clinical areas of interest which may be of benefit to the department
Research and Audit. Teaching
- Demonstrates understanding of research, including awareness of ethical issues
- Demonstrates understanding of the basic principles of audit, clinical risk management, evidence based practice, patient safety and clinical quality improvement initiatives
- Demonstrates knowledge of evidence informed practice
- Demonstrates an understanding of clinical governance
- Evidence of teaching experience and/or training in teaching
- Evidence of relevant academic and research achievements, and involvement in a formal research project
- Evidence of relevant academic publications
- Evidence of involvement in an audit project, a quality improvement project, formal research project or other activity
- Evidence of involvement in teaching students, postgraduates and other professionals
Personal Attributes
- Communication Skills: Demonstrates clarity in written/spoken communication, and capacity to adapt language to the situation, as appropriate. Able to build rapport, listen, persuade and negotiate.
- Problem Solving and Decision Making: Capacity to use logical/lateral thinking to solve problems/make decisions, indicating an analytical/scientific approach.
- Empathy and Sensitivity: Capacity to take in others’ perspectives and treat others with understanding; sees patients as people. Demonstrates respect for all.
- Managing Others and Team Involvement: Able to work in multi professional teams and supervise junior medical staff. Ability to show leadership, make decisions, organise and motivate other team members; for the benefit of patients through, for example, audit and quality improvement projects. Capacity to work effectively with others.
- Organisation and Planning: Capacity to manage/prioritise time and information effectively. Capacity to prioritise own workload and organise ward rounds. Evidence of thoroughness (is well prepared, shows self-discipline/commitment, is punctual and meets deadlines).
- Vigilance and Situational Awareness: Capacity to monitor developing situations and anticipate issues.
- Coping with Pressure and Managing Uncertainty: Capacity to operate under pressure. Demonstrates initiative and resilience to cope with changing circumstances. Is able to deliver good clinical care in the face of uncertainty.
Management and Administration Ability
- Sets realistic goals and deadlines.
- Good organisation, time and management skills.
- Evidence of involvement in management commensurate with experience.
- Evidence of effective multidisciplinary team working and leadership, supported by multisource feedback or other workplace based assessments.
- Evidence of effective leadership in and outside medicine.
- Willingness to take on additional positions of responsibility.
Please note – Due to recent changes in UK immigration and visa rules applicants who do not currently have the right to work in the UK may not be considered unless an alternative right to work solution can be provided. Candidates requiring sponsorship (or will need sponsorship at the end of a current visa e.g. those with graduate visa’s) should review the eligibility criteria on the gov.uk website before applying: Prove your right to work to an employer: Overview – GOV.UK
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This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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