Clinical Fellow in Dermatology

Main area Dermatology Grade MN37 Contract Fixed term: 9 months (15th October 2026 to 3rd August 2027) Hours Full time - 40 hours per week Job ref 290-TDPA-096

Site Charing Cross Hospital Town London Salary £44,170 - £67,610 per annum plus London Weighting Closing 12/08/2026 23:59

Fulfil your potential in hospitals that make history:

Charing Cross, Hammersmith, St Mary’s, Queen Charlotte’s & Chelsea and Western Eye.

With five world-renowned hospitals, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust is full of opportunity if you are looking to develop your healthcare career.

We are an NHS Trust of approximately 16,000 people, providing care for over a million and a half patients from north west London and beyond every year.

We have a rich heritage and an ambitious vision for the future of our patients and local communities.

With our partners, Imperial College London, and The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, we form Imperial College Academic Health Science Centre, one of 6 academic health science centres in the UK, working to ensure the rapid translation of research for better patient care and excellence in education.

We are proud of our heritage in innovation and we are early adopters of new insights in technologies, techniques and treatments for improving health.

Job overview

Applicants are invited to apply for the full time post of Clinical Fellow in Dermatology at Hammersmith Hospital. We are looking for an ambitious and dedicated individual, who would form an integral part of the Dermatology Team. The post is aimed at those with IMT2 level knowledge and skills, and the timetable is equivalent to that of an ST3 trainee in dermatology. The post provides an excellent opportunity to acquire general skills for those planning a career in dermatology, either via the Specialty Training route or Portfolio pathway.

This is a busy department, with outpatient activity including General Dermatology and Skin Cancer clinics; specialist clinics at the Hammersmith Hospital site include Transplant, Photodynamic therapy, Lupus, Psoriasis, Cancer Genetics. A complex Medical Dermatology clinic runs monthly (virtual).

This is a highly competitive post attracting a high volume of applications. Candidates must have GMC registration, NHS experience, IMT2 experience and thorough knowledge of Internal Medicine, Membership of the Royal College of Physicians (MRCP), and ability to demonstrate commitment to Dermatology as a specialty. Previous dermatology experience is desirable. A strong team-working ethic and flexibility are essential for the role.

End date: 3 rd August 2027

Main duties of the job

The post-holder will perform clinical work under the supervision of the Consultant team. Clinical duties include conducting outpatient clinics; minor surgery; attendance at a weekly skin cancer MDT meeting / Teledermatology meeting. The acute workload can be busy and includes performing urgent reviews of referrals from outpatient specialties and inpatient wards, and participating in ward rounds.

Working for our organisation

At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care. Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You’ll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career. Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.

We encourage staff to have the Covid vaccination to protect themselves, patients, other colleagues as well as the wider community. Please note it is an operational requirement to comply with infection prevention and control procedures within the Trust such as lateral flow testing, handwashing and the wearing of masks, according to the procedures in place at any time or location.

As part of our continued response to Covid19 we are still conducting the majority of our interviews virtually.

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part-time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The post-holder will primarily be based at Hammersmith Hospital, but may be required to work at Charing Cross Hospital or St Mary’s Hospitals, depending on the needs of the service. Duties include the following:

Clinical

• Conduct outpatient clinics, under Consultant supervision
• Perform minor skin surgery procedures
• Attendance at weekly Skin Cancer MDT meeting / Teledermatology meeting
• Participate in the day on-call rota, including managing referrals from GPs, outpatient specialties and inpatient specialties. On calls can be busy and effective time-management skills are required.
• Participate in Consultant-led inpatient ward rounds
• There may be a need to contribute to the cross-site out-of-hours on-call rota, depending on service need

Teaching

Deliver clinic-based teaching and tutorials to Imperial College undergraduates.

Management

Participate in audit and quality improvement projects.

Research

Participate in dermatology research projects.

Person specification

Qualifications

• On GMC Register with license to practice
• Membership of the Royal College of Physician

Audit

• Understanding of principles of clinical audit.
• Demonstration of active participation of clinical audit.
• Presentation/Publication of audits

Language

• Able to speak and write English to the appropriate standard necessary to fulfill the job requirements

Academic achievements

• Evidence of achievement appropriate to appointment at registrar level at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
• Academic publication in high impact journals.

Knowledge/skills

• Thorough knowledge and experience of Internal Medicine.
• Experience of working in the NHS.
• Basic knowledge of General Dermatology.
• Demonstration of commitment to the specialty of Dermatology.
• IT Skills and computer literacy.
• Ability to perform skin biopsies
• Dermatology clinical experience

Teaching & Training

• Experience of teaching and training undergraduates/postgraduates and junior medical staff
• Formal training in teaching skills
• Able to take responsibility, show leadership, make decisions, exert appropriate authority

Quality Improvement

• Demonstration of active participation in quality improvement projects.
• Presentation/Publication of quality improvement projects.

Right to work

If you need sponsorship to work in the UK, please visit the Home Office website for information on sponsorship and visa status before you fill in your application form. Due to recent changes in the UK immigration rules which affect Skilled Worker Visas, Global Business Mobility, Higher Skill Level and Increased Salary Thresholds, please ensure that you are able to meet the requirements to live and work in the UK before applying. Further information about eligibility is available on UK Visas and Immigration - GOV.UK

We operate a joint recruitment hub across the North West London Acute Provider Collaborative Group. As part of this, your application and personal data may be shared with partner trusts within the group for recruitment and workforce purposes, in line with general data protection regulation (GDPR).

Vacancy Closing Date

This vacancy may close before the current listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application.

Please ensure you check your emails regularly as this is how we will communicate with you throughout the recruitment process. If you are shortlisted you will be contacted by email and text message (if you provide a mobile contact number).

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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.