Job summary
Employer heading
Post-CCT Fellow in Mohs Surgery
NHS Medical & Dental: Senior Clinical Fellow
Job overview
12 month post WEF 1st AUGUST 2025
Interviews will be held on 15th March for this post
This BSDS approved, whole time, one-year Fellowship post based at the Nottingham NHS Treatment Centre run by Nottingham University Hospitals (NUH), is designed for sub-specialty training to gain expertise in cutaneous surgery, Mohs surgery, laser therapy, photodynamic therapy and skin cancer management. Attendance at SSMDT, educational meetings [local, national and international] and Research and Audit will be encouraged. The Fellow will be expected to make presentations and to publish widely.
The post is suitable for a post-CCT dermatology trainee or a trainee who is within 6 months of CCT. All training programmes are equally open to those who may, either from the outset or subsequently, wish to train flexibly (if eligible) or job share.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will work closely within the existing skin cancer service and with the existing experienced Mohs surgeons Dr Sandeep Varma, Dr Anand Patel and Dr Ashish Sharma. This fellowship will be in its 16th year of its inception when the Fellowship starts. Independent instruction and support of Juniors and other colleagues will augment the Fellow’s own teaching.
The duties of the post will involve working with the dermatology team to provide clinical, teaching and research work of the Regional Skin Cancer Service, including lasers, PDT and the Regional Mohs Service.
Working for our organisation
The department has close links with the Centre for Evidence Based Dermatology in Nottingham and participation in research is encouraged and supported.
Opportunities for audit, publications and research will be available.
Training and close supervision will be provided.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Post-CCT Fellowship in Mohs Micrographic Surgery and Advanced Dermatological Surgery [12 month post]
Department of Dermatology, Nottingham NHS Treatment Centre, Nottingham University Hospitals
12 month post WEF 1st AUGUST 2025
This BSDS approved, whole time, one-year Fellowship post based at the Nottingham NHS Treatment Centre run by Nottingham University Hospitals (NUH), is designed for sub-specialty training to gain expertise in cutaneous surgery, Mohs surgery, laser therapy, photodynamic therapy and skin cancer management. Attendance at SSMDT, educational meetings [local, national and international] and Research and Audit will be encouraged. The Fellow will be expected to make presentations and to publish widely.
The successful applicant will work closely within the existing skin cancer service and with the existing experienced Mohs surgeons Dr Sandeep Varma, Dr Anand Patel and Dr Ashish Sharma. This fellowship will be in its 16th year of its inception when the Fellowship starts. Independent instruction and support of Juniors and other colleagues will augment the Fellow’s own teaching.
The post is suitable for a post-CCT dermatology trainee or a trainee who is within 6 months of CCT. All training programmes are equally open to those who may, either from the outset or subsequently, wish to train flexibly (if eligible) or job share.
You must be registered with the General Medical Council and hold a Licence to Practice.
Applicants should have MRCP or equivalent and must be on the Specialist Register or be within 6 months of the anticipated award of CCT [Dermatology] or CESR (CP) at the date of interview for the post.
Hours of work are: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday
For further details / informal visits contact:
Informal enquiries are welcomed by:
Dr A Patel, Head Of Service / Mohs Surgeon- anand.patel19@nhs.net
Dr S Varma, Consultant Dermatologist / Mohs Surgeon - [email protected]
Person specification
Training and Qualifications
Essential criteria
- MRCP or equivalent CCT in Dermatology or within 6 months
- Continuous and full registration with the General Medical Council and holding a licence to practise is mandatory
- Eligible to be included on the Specialist Register
- Extensive experience and training in dermatology
Desirable criteria
- MSc, MD or PhD
- Expertise in a dermatology subspecialty especially skin cancer/skin surgery
Experience
Essential criteria
- Be able to demonstrate an interest in skin cancer and surgery
Desirable criteria
- Have previous experience and training in dermatological surgery would be desirable
Communication and Relationship
Essential criteria
- Able to communicate effectively and appropriately with patients, their families and other health professionals
- Able to develop, present and operationalise coherent ideas for service development/delivery
Desirable criteria
- Ability to communicate effectively with external agencies and other disciplines
Analytical and Judgement Skill
Essential criteria
- Demonstrate a good manner with patients, being sensitive to their needs and fears
- Able to take overall responsibility for patients
- Evidence of participation in Clinical audit
Desirable criteria
- Original research
- Publications
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 Anand Patel
- Job title
- Head of Service
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Additional information
Dr S Varma - [email protected]
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