Post CCT Clinical Fellow in Cutaneous Surgery & Moh's Surgery

Overview

Post CCT Clinical Fellow in Cutaneous Surgery & Moh's Surgery

The closing date is 20 February 2026

The Dermatology Directorate at the University Hospital of Wales is one of the professorial Dermatology Units in the UK. It is the focal point of treatment, teaching and research in Dermatology in the Principality. It has an unparalleled service in dermatological surgery and provides Moh's micrographic surgery for the treatment of skin cancer. Each year some 4,000 day case surgical operations are performed in the department.

Skills in cutaneous surgery are taught locally to general practitioners and higher surgical trainees in various disciplines. The department provides a comprehensive service for the outpatient and inpatient management of all dermatological conditions, including contact and industrial dermatitis, photobiology, molecular biology, biologics, dermatopathology and laser treatments.

The duties of the Fellow in cutaneous surgery include shared responsibility with the consultant dermatologists for the surgical management of patients in the department and supervision of Specialist Resident doctors in dermatology. Routine outpatient clinics are held at the University Hospital of Wales and at University Hospital Llandough, Penarth. Visits on request may be made to other hospitals in the teaching group.

The timetable is flexible and may alter to accommodate the post holder s training needs in specific areas. The post holder will be responsible for cutaneous surgery patients admitted to the main hospital.

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff and providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we offer a diverse range of career opportunities. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focused on the health and care needs of our local population while working with partners to develop regional services.

Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support.

Our mission is "Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together", and our vision is that every person s chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future.

The one-year programme in cutaneous surgery will provide training and experience in all aspects of modern cutaneous surgery with an emphasis on the management of skin cancer.

The post is available for a fixed term of 12 months from 31 August 2026.

On completion of this programme it is anticipated that the trainee will have the skills appropriate to a dermatologist with a special interest in cutaneous surgery, including Moh s micrographic surgery and surgical reconstruction for skin cancer.

The post complies with the British Society for Dermatological Surgery curriculum and the requirements of the British Association of Dermatology Post-CCT Fellowship in advanced Dermatology Surgery and Moh s micrographic surgery.

These are the current applicable pay scales; however, these may change upon implementation of the framework agreement for reform to the terms and conditions of service for resident doctors and dentists in Wales. Further details can be found at

• MB BS/Mb ChB or equivalent
• On Specialist Register for specialty / Specialty Registrar with CCT / CESR(CP) due within six months of interview date
• Full GMC Registration with licence to practice
• Intercalated Degree

• Evidence of Clinical Experience
• Evidence of participation in Research & Clinical Governance
• Broad training and experience in dermatology and cutaneous surgery
• Evidence of interest in cutaneous surgery

• Examples of good dexterity

• Evidence of effective team and multidisciplinary working
• Up to date with current medical practices
• Ability to take appropriate clinical decisions when necessary
• Examples of Audit and Teaching

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.

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

Cardiff & Vale University Health Board UHW

£110,240 a year per annum (with no incremental credit periods)

Fixed term

12 months

Full-time

001-MP023.26

Cardiff & Vale University Health Board UHW