Consultant Dermatologist

Transformation Unit; Canterbury; Hybrid; GBP 114,000 - 151,000; Full time

Job summary

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust in Canterbury seeks an experienced Dermatology Consultant for a 10PA post based mainly at the Friends Dermatology Centre, with occasional Trustwide duties.

The appointee will join a renowned service including Mohs micrographic surgery, with interest in skin cancer, paediatrics, and general dermatology clinics; leadership, teaching, and collaboration are expected.

Qualifications

• Full GMC Registration required.
• English level 2 or equivalent (GCSE C or IELTS).
• CCT/CESR Specialist Registration or within 6 months of interview.
• Experience with advanced skin grafts and flaps.
• Surgical experience in dermatology.
• Experience in Skin Surgery.
• Paediatric experience welcomed.

Responsibilities

• Provide a first-class clinical dermatology service.
• Offer effective leadership to all staff supporting the service.
• Conduct clinical practice to high ethical standards.
• Maintain confidentiality over business plans and development strategies.
• Support other clinical specialties and contribute to postgraduate teaching.
• Deliver a service covering all aspects of dermatology, with a special interest as needed.

Skills

Dermatology expertise

Clinical leadership

Teaching experience

NHS experience

Patient care

Education

Full GMC Registration

English level 2 (GCSE C or equivalent)

CCT/CESR Specialist Registration

Advanced skin grafts and flaps

Surgical experience

Skin Surgery

Paediatric experience

Job description

Main area Dermatology Grade Consultant Contract Permanent Hours

• Full time
• Part time
• Flexible working

10 sessions per week (Part time will also be considered) Job ref 344-7245CONSAC

Employer East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Kent & Canterbury Hospital Town Canterbury Salary £113,565 - £150,569 Per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 29/09/2026 23:59

Consultant

Job overview

This is a 10 PA’s Consultant Dermatology post with activity based
mainly at the Friends Dermatology Centre within the Kent and
Canterbury Hospital (KCH) in Canterbury, but will also include a
requirement to occasionally work Trustwide.

East Kent has a highly regarded, active, established surgical and Mohs
micrographic 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 development
  strategies 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.

Working for our organisation

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.

Detailed job description and main 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
• MRCP (UK) or equivalent
• Experience of teaching
• Working within the NHS

Clinical governance

• Evidence of involvement in Audit/QI/Governance processes

There are lots of great opportunities at East Kent Hospitals, where staff are caring and put patients first, innovation flourishes and you can develop your career. We’re on an exciting journey of transformation. With a local Medical School at the centre of our community, a focus on research, clinical leadership and making our trust a rewarding and friendly place to work,
there’s never been a better time to join us. To find out more about east Kent visit our website . The Trust fully supports the SAS Doctors Charter and is committed to their development through its CPD Framework.

• We have a relocation policy for eligible candidates, parking available at Trust sites but we encourage other options, like car sharing or public transport.
• The Trust is committed to supporting flexible working to fulfil our pledge as part of The Trust’s People Strategy to help staff to achieve a healthy work/life balance.
• We operate a no-smoking policy on all our sites and grounds.
• The Trust fully supports the SAS Doctors Charter and is committed to their development through its CPD Framework.

The ability to converse easily and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for all customer facing roles.

Most positions require a Disclosure and Barring check and will be exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Posts working regularly or unsupervised with children or vulnerable adults require an enhanced check.

Applicants for eligible roles requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship must meet UK Visas and Immigration eligibility criteria.