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Job summary

Main area
Dermatology
Grade
NHS Medical & Dental: Senior Clinical Fellow
Contract
12 months (Fixed Term)
Hours
Full time - 40 hours per week
Job ref
188-MB10625
Employer
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Southampton General Hospital
Town
Southampton
Salary
£61,825 to £70,425 dependant on experience
Closing
24/06/2025 23:59
Interview date
03/07/2025

Employer heading

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust logo

Senior Fellow in Dermatology

NHS Medical & Dental: Senior Clinical Fellow

Job overview

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.

This is a fixed-term 12-month contract with the position commencing in the month of September/October 2025

Please see below for detailed job description of the role.

Main duties of the job

- Clinical general Dermatology experience 
- Teledermatology experience 
- Minor operations procedure 
- Skin cancer clinics 

Working for our organisation

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated ‘Good’ by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.  

We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme. 

Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Are you are post MRCP trainee looking to specialise in Dermatology? This role is ideal for those looking to choose a career in this field. 

You will support the clinical dermatology service, skin cancer service and tele dermatology/triage service. You also provide clinical dermatology training, with potential opportunities to be involved in undergraduate teaching and research. 

Additional Information

Appointment will be made under local contractual terms and conditions of service for Trust appointed (non-training fellow doctors and dentists).   

Successful candidates will have an educational framework equivalent to training grade doctors, and there will be a named educational supervisor assigned at the start of the post. The opportunity for Continued Professional Development (CPD) is highly supported and encouraged by the Trust, with options available to take study leave. All licensed doctors must meet the GMC requirements for revalidation and there will be an annual appraisal to support this process.  

Grades for Trust appointed (non-training) fellows will be paid a basic salary at a nodal pay point linked to the grade, at the rate set out in the National Medical and Dental pay circular. 

Basic salary detailed below plus any additional remuneration (as applicable) for hours set out in the doctors work schedule (e.g. additional hours, weekend allowance, and any hours which attract enhanced pay)     

Basic Salary – MT04  £61,825       Basic Salary – MT05 £70,425 

 Salary will be assessed based on experience and skills. Eligibility criteria for appointment to a Nodal Point 5; 

•    Have a minimum of 6 years of Specialty training    
•    Hold relevant higher specialty exam (e.g FRCP, FRCA, FRCS) 
•    A portfolio of evidence that demonstrates they meet the criteria for progression (in line with the Curriculum for the speciality similar to deanery trainee)              
       
Travelling expenses will not be paid for attending interview 

Please note that GMC registration (with a licence to practice) and right to work in the UK are essential for this role.  

Successful applicants will already have GMC registration or will be able to demonstrate they are eligible.  

Applicants requiring Tier 2 sponsorship should ensure they meet the Home Office application criteria prior to submitting an application.   

Interviews date 3rd July 2025 
Job Reference; 188-MB10625 
This vacancy closes on or before 24th June 2025

Person specification

Qualifications, Training & Experience

Essential criteria
  • MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
  • GMC registration with a licence to practise
  • MRCP or equivalent
  • Appropriate knowledge base, and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems
  • Minimum of 2 years post registration experience
  • Completion of a Foundation Programme and Core Medical Training
Desirable criteria
  • BSc (or other intercalated degree)
  • Other degrees / qualifications
  • Undergraduate awards
  • Higher degree
  • Additional experience in dermatology or demonstrated interest in dermatology
  • Research experience
  • Teaching experience

Aptitudes and skills

Essential criteria
  • Evidence and ability to work effectively in multi-professional teams
  • Understanding of equality and diversity and how this affects patients, visitors and staff
  • Evidence and ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients and colleagues (verbal and written communication skills in English).
  • Demonstrate good organisational skills including ability to prioritise effectively and meet deadlines
  • Demonstrate the ability to be calm, compassionate, and able to respond efficiently to various circumstances, which may change rapidly
  • Evidence of participation in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching
  • Commitment to dermatology
  • Ability to self-direct own learning and time
  • Experience in cutaneous surgery

Living Trust Values

Essential criteria
  • Patients First
  • Always Improving
  • Working Together

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Apprenticeships logoNo smoking policyArmed Forces Covenant (Silver Award)Care quality commission - GoodDisability confident employerInclusion UK

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

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.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Geeta belgi
Job title
Consultant Dermatologist and Clinical Lead
Email address
[email protected]
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