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NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.
NHS Ayrshire and Arran are looking to appoint a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join the Dermatology Team as a Clinical Fellow. This post is to cover a maternity leave and is for a period of one year.
This is an exciting opportunity to join our friendly, caring team who provide Dermatology Services across Ayrshire. A recent redesign of the unit at University Hospital Crosshouse has provided enhanced clinic, Day Treatment Unit and in-patient facilities (4 adult plus paediatric beds). The unit has busy Day Treatment Units at Crosshouse and Ayr providing dressings, TL01, PUVA and Photodynamic therapy. A home phototherapy service is also provided. Minor surgery facilities are available in the Dermatology Centre and in the out-patient area. There are fortnightly genodermatosis, and monthly patch test and cosmetic camouflage clinics. Specialist dermatology nurses operate review clinics for eczema, psoriasis and acne patients.
The existing team is comprised of 7 Consultants Dermatologists, 5 Speciality Doctors, a GPwER, an FY2, a Skin Cancer Nurse Specialist and 2 Nurse Practitioners. You will also work closely with our excellent team of nurses, led by our Senior Charge Nurse and the rest of the multi-disciplinary team. We also enjoy close relationships with Maxillofacial Surgery and Plastic Surgery. The duties of the post will cover the full range of the unit’s activity.
There is an active programme of postgraduate education to which all doctors are invited and encouraged to participate in.
The hospital medical unit operates an active CME programme. Undergraduates from Glasgow University rotate through NHS Ayrshire and Arran and the department is actively involved in undergraduate teaching. The department is also involved in postgraduate teaching for GPs, GP trainees and the West of Scotland Dermatology trainee teaching programme.
The Dermatology Departments CME programme is organised on an academic term basis with monthly clinical review meetings for discussion of challenging cases, regular clinical governance and audit meetings, journal club meetings, and external speakers. The regional centre in Glasgow organises postgraduate meetings with presentations from external speakers.
The terms and conditions of service are those determined by the National Terms and Conditions for Medical and Dental Staff as amended from time to time.
The post is offered on a 10 programmed activity basis, but opportunities may exist for Extra Programmed Activities to be undertaken subject to service requirements and in accordance with national terms and conditions of service.
Applicants should have a minimum of 6 months NHS experience. Experience within Dermatology is desirable but not essential.
You will have Full GMC Registration, including a current Licence to Practice.
Informal visits are encouraged and should be arranged through either:
Dr Sherine Tavadia (Consultant Dermatologist) 01563 827984 or
Dr Alison Honan (Consultant Dermatologist) 01563 827928