Post CCT Fellow in MOHS & Advanced Dermatological Surgery

Post CCT Fellow in MOHS & Advanced Dermatological Surgery

The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

A one year attachment to the department of Dermatology, with the specific aim of training in Dermatological surgery with particular emphasis on Mohs micrographic surgery and surgical reconstruction.

Training in nail apparatus surgery, scar revision and the use of non-ablative lasers will be given.

Main duties of the job

Applications are invited for two one-year posts, suitable for dermatologists seeking specialist training in Mohs micrographic surgery, dermatological surgery and cutaneous oncology. The posts are available from August 2025 for 12 months. Candidates may be qualified dermatologists, dermatology trainees within 6 months of CCT or immediately post-CCT. This programme will provide training and experience in a wide range of dermatological surgery topics with an emphasis on the management of skin cancer. On completion of the programme it is anticipated that the trainee will have skills appropriate to a dermatologist with a special interest in cutaneous surgery and cutaneous oncology, including Mohs micrographic surgery, surgical reconstruction for skin cancer, scar revision and the dermatological use of lasers.

About us

Our staff oversee over 6,500 patient contacts every day, delivering high standards of healthcare from the following sites:

• Freeman Hospital
• Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI)
• Health Innovation Neighbourhood (on the former Newcastle General Hospital and Centre for Ageing and Vitality site)
• Newcastle Dental Hospital
• Newcastle Fertility Centre
• Northern Centre for Cancer Care, North Cumbria
• Northern Genetics Service
• Cramlington Manor Walks

These include a range of flagship services which deliver cutting-edge care (supported by state-of-the-art diagnostic services in both radiology and pathology) and are a catalyst for innovation to support pioneering clinical practice in the NHS.

We also have offices at Regent Point in Gosforth and community sites.

Job responsibilities

The Mohs Surgical Unit at Newcastle RVI is one of the largest in the country, and sees a surgical throughput of more than 1500 Mohs cases a year; comprising treatment of basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, melanoma in situ, stage Ia melanoma and other rare cutaneous cancers. The advertised post is full time, with a focus on cutaneous oncology and Dermatological surgery. There is no dermatology on call commitment and no general dermatology clinics. The post is endorsed by British Society for Dermatological Surgery (BSDS). The successful candidate will have a demonstrable commitment towards, and understanding of the utility of Mohs surgery for the treatment of patients with skin cancer. They will be expected to fulfil the Mohs workplace based performance assessments as mandated by the BSDS, to join the teaching rota, and to show involvement with departmental audit, quality improvement activity, and departmental research. They must be willing to be flexible with respect to clinical commitments.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

• MBBS or equivalent.
• MRCP or equivalent.
• Full GMC registration.
• Up to date training in skin cancer diagnostics and management.

Clinical Skills and Knowledge

• Satisfactory completion of foundation training or equivalent.
• Able to manage common medical emergencies.
• Active interest in clinical dermatological surgery and demonstrates potential to benefit from intensive surgical training.
• Higher level skin surgery experience eg experience in Mohs surgery (beyond skin biopsy and curettage).

Maintaining Clinical Competence

• Can show evidence of attendance at relevant courses/conferences.
• No large unexplained gaps in clinical training.

Teaching

• Can demonstrate regular commitment to teaching (eg students/health care professionals).
• Has attended a teaching course or attained a module towards a higher teaching qualification.
• Has presented at a national or international conference.
• Formal teaching qualification.

Clinical Governance, Audit and Research

• Experience of audit projects.
• Experience of recent quality improvement activity.
• Evidence of involvement in clinical research.
• Has published peer reviewed article.

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.

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