Consultant Dermatologist

GEH; Canterbury; Hybrid; GBP 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust in Canterbury seeks a Consultant Dermatologist to join the Friends Dermatology Centre with activity across the Trust. The role involves dermatology, skin cancer care, paediatrics, and occasional skin surgery, with leadership and teaching responsibilities.

Applicants must hold Full GMC Registration and be eligible for CCT/CESR, with NHS experience and a commitment to high ethical standards. This is a senior clinical appointment.

Qualifications

• Full GMC Registration and eligibility to practise in the UK.
• CCT/CESR Specialist Registration or expectation within 6 months of interview.
• Experience in dermatology, paediatrics and skin cancer surgery.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a first-class clinical service as a senior clinician.
• Provide leadership and supervision to the dermatology team.
• Support postgraduate teaching and collaborate with other specialties.

Skills

Dermatology expertise

MD or PhD

Teaching experience

NHS experience

Education

Full GMC Registration

English Level 2 or equivalent

CCT/CESR Specialist Registration or within 6 months

Advanced skin grafts and flaps

Surgical experience

Skin Surgery

Paediatric experience

Job description

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust

Consultant Dermatologist

The closing date is 08 November 2026

This is a 10 PA's Consultant Dermatology post with activity basedmainly at the Friends Dermatology Centre within the Kent andCanterbury Hospital (KCH) in Canterbury, but will also include arequirement to occasionally work Trustwide.

East Kent has a highly regarded, active, established surgical and Mohsmicrographic surgery service that has been developed over many years with leading UK dermatologic surgeons at the helm. An energetic and enthusiastic colleague with an interest in Skin cancer, paediatrics, general dermatology clinic with and occasional Skin surgery.

Main duties of the job

The general responsibilities of the post will be those expected of a senior clinical employee of the Trust.

These include:

• Provision of a first-class clinical service
• Effective leadership to all staff involved in supporting the service
• Conducting clinical practice in accordance with the highest ethical standards
• Co-operation with and maintenance of confidentiality over business plans and developmentstrategies within the Trust
• Support for other clinical specialties and contribution to postgraduate teaching

The appointee will be expected to deliver a service covering all aspects of dermatology, but a special interest to complement those of the existing consultants would be encouraged.

About us

We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: 'People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference'. We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called 'We care'. It's about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We're looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day.

Please note that if you require a Certificate of Sponsorship to work in the UK you must declare this on your application form, even if you currently have a certificate of sponsorship or a work permit for another role and are already working in the country. Please note we are only able to sponsor candidates on a Skilled Worker Visa applying for roles Band 5 and above.

Job responsibilities

Please review the Supporting Documents section to access the full Job Description and Person Specification. If you have further queries please do not hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details at the top the page.

Person Specification

Qualifications and training

• Full GMC Registration
• Minimum of English Level 2 (GCSE grade C or equivalent), ILETS, or graduate of a UK Medical School
• CCT/CESR Specialist Registration or will obtain within 6 months of interview
• Advanced skin grafts and flaps
• Surgical experience
• Skin Surgery
• Paediatric experience

Skills and experience

• Wide knowledge and experience in Dermatology
• MD or PhD
• Experience of teaching
• Working within the NHS

Clinical governance

• Evidence of involvement in Audit/QI/Governance processes

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.

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust