Job summary
- Main area
- Dermatology
- Grade
- NHS Medical & Dental: Clinical Research Fellow
- Contract
- Fixed term: 12 months (FTC 12 months August 26 - August 27)
- Hours
- Full time - 40 hours per week
- Job ref
- 153- M3836
- Employer
- University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Poole Hospital
- Town
- Poole
- Salary
- £52,656 - £65,048 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 22/04/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Clinical Fellow in Dermatology
NHS Medical & Dental: Clinical Research Fellow
As University Hospitals Dorset we are a three site acute trust with ‘university hospital’ status through our partnership with Bournemouth University, working with an annual budget of £730m.
We offer highly regarded health services, employing some 10,000 staff. Our ambitious £500m transformation programme is well on the way to delivering state-of-the-art facilities over the next two years to meet the current and future healthcare needs of the populations we serve.
In an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with over seven miles of sandy beaches you’ll find inspirational opportunities to achieve your perfect work/life balance. With the New Forest and the Purbecks on our doorstep, we’re also less than three hours from London by road or train. The thriving towns of Poole, Bournemouth and Christchurch give way to idyllic villages and unspoilt landscapes just minutes from our hospitals.
We believe that having a diverse workforce, and allowing people to be themselves, is essential in ensuring we offer an inclusive, welcoming and productive place to work.
We especially welcome applications from minority groups in the community who may be underrepresented in our workforce.
At UHD our active staff network groups are the Women's Network, Black Asian Minority Ethnic Group (BAME), Pride Network, European (EU), Pro Ability Staff Network, and the Armed Forces Support Group.
As a Trust we are proudly signed up to the Disability Confident and Armed Forces Covenant guaranteed interview schemes.
We are aware that some candidates may choose to use AI tools to support the preparation of their application. While this is not discouraged, we kindly remind applicants that submissions should remain an honest and accurate representation of your own experience and suitability. Personal integrity is an important part of the recruitment process.
Job overview
This Clinical Fellow post offers the opportunity to develop clinical and research skills in Dermatology and would be ideal for anyone wishing to pursue higher specialist training in this area. Our previous post holders have gained specialist experience and development of their CVs directly leading to successful application for higher specialist training or CESR training posts.
The post is full time will be mainly based in the Department of Dermatology at Poole where most of our out-patient and research activity is based. The post will also require attendance at Royal Bournemouth Hospital for ward rounds and review of inpatients.The role involves providing clinical care for dermatology patients and a clinical research component for 2 days per week.
We are based in an ideal place to live if you enjoy the outdoors with some of the UK’s best beaches just a few miles away, and the beautiful Purbecks and Jurassic coast only a short bike ride or drive away. Poole Harbour is a superb place to learn and enjoy water sports such as sailing, windsurfing and paddle boarding. The hospital Mess organises weekly social and watersports events.
Applicants must be able to demonstrate evidence of commitment to Dermatology as a career and prior experience working in Dermatology and/or research is desirable.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will carry out Dermatology outpatient clinics for general dermatology, systemic treatments and skin cancer under senior supervision. They will have responsibility for the assessment of acute Dermatology referrals on the wards and in the out-patient department. The research component of the post will comprise working with the Dermatology research team to support the running of clinical trials and other research studies in the department. There is no on call commitment. The post holder will help to provide cover for the Dermatology SpR during times of leave and will work as a part of a team of resident doctors.
Time will be allocated for Continual Professional Development in Dermatology with attendance and participation in regional and national meetings encouraged. The post holder will have an induction period at the start of the job to receive training in clinical dermatology and research. The department is led by 7 consultants and consist of a team of nurse specialists, speciality and specialist grade doctors and three SpRs. There is a strong clinical training environment and you will receive support with your learning in Dermatology, with structured educational supervision, in person clinical supervision, and mentorship.
Working for our organisation
UHD are investing, developing and transforming Trust services in line with the New Hospital Programme. As part of this, some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or permanently. Recruiting Managers will be happy to answer any service-specific questions at interview.
If a role or service relocates as part of a planned move, excess mileage will not be reimbursed. Travel from home to the new work base will be classed as a normal commute. Any other changes will be managed under Trust or national terms and conditions.
UHD has active networks including Women’s, BAME, Pride, EU, Pro Ability, and Armed Forces. We support Disability Confident and Armed Forces Covenant interview schemes.
As part of our commitment to delivering high-quality care across seven days, this post may involve participation in an out-of-hours rota, including evenings, weekends, and/or bank holidays, in accordance with service needs. Any work undertaken outside standard hours/PA’s will attract remuneration in line with the respective NHS Medical and Dental Terms and Conditions of Service.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information regarding this post.
For UHD employees, this fixed-term post will be offered as a secondment in line with the Trust’s Secondment Policy. Please speak with your line manager before applying.
AI tools may be used, but applications must honestly reflect your own skills and experience. Integrity is key to our recruitment process.
We do reserve the right to close this advertisement if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
Person specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential criteria
- MBChB or equivalent medical qualification
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of any relevant presentations/publications
Experience
Essential criteria
- Evidence of achievement of Foundation competencies by time of appointment in line with GMC standards in Good Medical Practice
- Minimum 4 Months NHS Experience
Desirable criteria
- Clinical dermatology experience
- Experience of research at undergraduate or postgraduate level
Skills/Ability/Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Clinical judgement: experience in making clinical decisions and managing risk. Knows when to seek help, able to prioritise clinical need.
- Practical skills: shows aptitude for practical skills and willing to learn basic skin surgery techniques
Desirable criteria
- Previous experience of skin surgery
Qualities/Attributes
Essential criteria
- Enthusiasm for a career in Dermatology (1 no enthusiasm noted - 3 very enthusiastic)
- Willingness to participate in clinical research (1 yes, 0 no)
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Dr Suzannah August,
- Job title
- Consultant Dermatologist
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0300 019 2057
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