Dermatology clinical fellow

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Dermatology Clinical Fellow

The closing date is 29 June 2026

The Department of Dermatology is seeking a dedicated and proactive Clinical Fellow to join our team in this 1 WTE role. The focus of this post is to deliver high-quality general dermatology outpatient services across Gloucestershire.

While the post spans both Gloucestershire Royal and Cheltenham General Hospitals, the heart of the service is located at the Aspen Centre. This state‑of‑the‑art, purpose‑built facility provides a sophisticated clinical environment, featuring modern consultation suites, and specialised minor procedure rooms for advanced skin surgery. With comprehensive treatment and diagnostic facilities on‑site, this role offers an exceptional opportunity to practice in a setting designed for both clinical excellence and professional growth.

Main duties of the job

• Ensure the provision of a first‑class Dermatology clinical service
• Undertake all work in accordance with the Trust's procedures and operating policies
• Conduct clinical practice in accordance with contractual requirements and within the parameters of the Trust's and Division's services plans
• Maintain and develop good communications
• Participate in research in accordance with priorities agreed within the clinical groups and the Trust within available resources
• Contribute to the development of dermatology services, treatment guidance and promotion of greater knowledge of the management of dermatological conditions in primary care

About us

The Aspen Centre offers a premier, purpose‑built environment designed for consultant‑led excellence in Dermatology. Based in a modern facility featuring three state‑of‑the‑art operating suites and thirteen modern consultation rooms, supported by dedicated phototherapy and patch testing hubs, the service provides a comprehensive infrastructure for both surgical and medical dermatology.

The department provides an extensive range of sub‑specialty clinics, offering dedicated sessions for complex eczema, psoriasis, HS, hair, nail, vulval, and lymphoma, alongside comprehensive patch testing and photo‑patch testing. The phototherapy service is equally robust, equipped with UVB and PDT machines at the Aspen Centre, with extended access for patients at Tewkesbury, Cirencester, Stroud and the North Cotswolds. This clinical breadth is supported by an innovative, restructured nursing model, where a consultant's clinical reach is extended by an ACP‑led team and expert Clinical Nurse Specialists manage surgical procedures, biologic monitoring, breaking bad news, and systemic drug oversight. With surgical sessions spanning the picturesque locations of Cheltenham General and Cirencester, and visiting plastic surgeons providing fortnightly on‑site support, the role offers a diverse clinical portfolio. This is a unique opportunity to increase and enhance the ability to deliver Dermatology outpatient services across Gloucestershire.

Job responsibilities

The Clinical Fellow will benefit from a highly collaborative and sophisticated multidisciplinary culture, with weekly specialist MDT meetings, involving OMFS, ENT, Plastic Surgery, Oncology, and Pathology to ensure seamless care for complex cancer patients. This integrated approach is further enhanced by monthly complex cancer clinics, regular immunosuppression sessions, and a robust paediatric service held across both Cheltenham and Gloucester sites.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

• BMBS or equivalent medical qualification
• Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment
• Working knowledge of evidence‑based practice
• Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other staff and agencies
• Practical skills showing aptitude for practical skills
• Experience in community‑based care provision
• Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional and national levels
• MRCP

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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.