Job summary
This is an exciting time to join the team at University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust - one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK, as we redesign and transform dermatology services across the area. Our service provides General and Specialist Dermatology for adults and children including skin cancer, patch testing for allergies, joint MDT clinics for Rheumatology, Oncology, Plastics and Genital Dermatology and Histopathology.

We are developing pathways with the local community dermatology service, expanding our Teledermatology provision and also aim to expand our advice and guidance and e-referral system. Our long-term ambition is to develop a dermatology hub for specialist provisions including the development of a Mohs surgical unit.

The Junior Clinical Fellow will join a team of 6 consultants, 3 Specialist Registrars, 2 Specialty Doctors and 1 SHO and will work with the team to provide a comprehensive clinical service for patients. The dermatology service at UHCW is delivered across 3 sites, primarily at University Hospital (Coventry) but also at George Eliot Hospital (Nuneaton) and Hospital of St Cross (Rugby).

Main duties of the job
As a University Teaching Hospital, the successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate a strong commitment to teaching.

Participate in the development of the Dermatology service, treatment protocols and guidelines and the greater knowledge in the management of Dermatological conditions.

Develop and maintain good communications with General Practitioners and appropriate external agencies.

About us
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.

We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.

Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.

We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.

The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.

Job responsibilities
We are extremely proud of our skilled employees across our hospital sites in Coventry and Rugby, with high quality patient care positioned at the heart of everything we do.

Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a national and international leader in healthcare.

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities.

There has never been a better time to join our team.

Person Specification
Qualification/ Training
Essential

• Meets all Essential

Desirable

• Meets all Desirable

Experience
Essential

• Evidence that present achievement and performance is commensurate with totality of training ? Evidence of experience in a range of acute medical specialties, with experience of managing patients on an unselected medical take, during core training or equivalent. At least two year's experience in managing patients with dermatological conditions

Desirable

• Able to manage complex dermatological conditions and perform skin cancer surgery to a high level

Knowledge
Essential

• Demonstrates awareness of the basics of managing patients with dermatological conditions ? Competence at core completion level in the management of medical emergencies, in patients and out patients ? Appropriate knowledge base, and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems ? Proficiency in a range of medical procedures (as defined by the core curriculum) as an indication of manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination ? Able to work without direct supervision where appropriate ? Able to prioritise clinical need ? Able to maximise safety and minimise risk

Desirable

• Evidence of some competences in the specialty, as defined by the relevant curricula ? Evidence of skills in the management of acute medical emergencies (e.g. ALERT, IMPACT certification) ? Evidence of skills in the management of patients not requiring hospital admission ? Evidence of ST3 level procedural skills relevant to medical patients (clinical independence in central venous cannulation, chest drain insertion, joint aspiration, DC cardioversion, abdominal paracentesis)

Skills & Abilities
Essential

• 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

Desirable

• Demonstrates an understanding of research methodology ? Evidence of relevant academic and research achievements, and involvement in a formal research project ? Evidence of relevant academic publications

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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