Consultant Dermatologist

NHS; England; On-site; GBP 105,000 - 140,000; Part time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for a part-time Consultant Dermatologist at NHS to work at Kettering General Hospital. The role includes providing dermatology services, developing new clinics, and conducting face-to-face as well as virtual consultations. Join a committed team within an expanding and supportive hospital environment.

Qualifications

• Registered or eligible to be registered with the GMC.
• Experience in dermatology.
• Ability to work in community settings.

Responsibilities

• Provision and administration of dermatology services.
• Conduct clinics both face-to-face and virtually.
• Develop new services tailored to areas of interest.

Skills

Communication

Multidisciplinary Team Work

Dynamic service enhancement

Education

MRCP

Specialist Register for Dermatology

Higher specialist training in Dermatology

Job description

NHS Northamptonshire, England, United Kingdom

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Job Summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen and applications are invited for the post of a fifth part-time Consultant Dermatologist to work in the Dermatology department based at Kettering General Hospital.

Job Summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen and applications are invited for the post of a fifth part-time Consultant Dermatologist to work in the Dermatology department based at Kettering General Hospital.

The dermatology service currently comprises 2 Consultant Dermatologists (one a dual qualified Plastic surgeon, 1 locum consultants completing CSR application,1 specialty doctor, 4 dermatology nurse specialists, an advanced surgical nurse practitioner and 2 skin cancer nurse specialists. There is full general nursing and admin support.

We have a dedicated outpatient area within a large medical centre which has facilities for phototherapy, patch testing and dressings. There are 2 well equipped operating rooms which support a strong surgical interest in the department. We treat the majority of all the patients seen with skin cancer within the department. Most of the remaining cases are treated by colleagues within plastic surgery and Maxillofacial surgery. There is a small GPwSI led community service and as the Trust develops the collaborative workstream through Northamptonshire this role would be expected to support the community work and be prepared to work more within the community as demand requires. We are looking for a dynamic colleague to enhance our services and would favour someone with a special interest to complement those of the current service.

Main duties of the job

There is capacity to develop new services and tailor the job to an individuals area of interest. We expect the candidate to offer clinics both face to face ad virtually in Kettering and also at community hospitals based in Corby and/or Irthlinghborough.

Kettering is a well-served modern expanding town with excellent connections, a 55 minute rail service to London and is surrounded by an active rural countryside with attractive villages.

Applicants must be included on the Specialist Register for Dermatology or be within six months of achieving the Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) at the time of interview for the post

The exact allocation of programmed activities in terms of the time-table and the commitments of the post will be agreed with the Chief Executive of the Trust.

The duties described are subject to review from time to time in the light of the changing requirements of the service. If alterations to the duties are required, these will be mutually agreed between the appointee and the Trust.

Programmed Activities (example at time of job description being developed and may be subject to change). Proposed job plan (negotiable): To be confirmed, however successful candidates will be expected to deliver a minimum of 6 outpatient/Minor operative sessions each week.

The appointee will have access to office facilities and computer with intra/internet access.

About Us

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. Our mission is to provide safe, compassionate, and clinically excellent patient care, by being an outstanding employer for our people. We have entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Northampton General Hospital and have become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.

Our Excellence Values:

Compassion

Respect

Integrity

Courageous

Accountable

Details

Date posted

19 June 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£105,504 to £139,882 a year pro rata per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

264-6960260-MED-B

Job locations

Kettering General Hospital

Rothwell Road

Kettering

NN16 8UZ

Job Description

Job responsibilities

Consultant would be able to attend LRI academic meeting on the 2nd and 4th Thursday am; and also the 3rd Thursday pmto join the Royal Society of Medicine or engage in local training opportunities.

This is a provisional timetable; there will be opportunity to change sites and provide specialist clinics. In addition as the collaborative working develops there will be a link with GPwSI across the county and help develop the countywide service.

Duties And Responsibilities

Provision and administration of the dermatology service with responsibility for diagnosis, treatment and after care.

Audit

Projects are undertaken within the department which also participates in monthly regional dermatology meetings which are an essential part of the dermatologists commitment to continuing medical education. These sessions include an audit element and joint consultation clinics. The dermatologists are also welcome at the Kettering Friday afternoon medical directorate academic half day which also includes audit content. The Trust actively supports applications for appropriate study leave.

Proposed Timetable

Day

Morning

Afternoon

Monday

OPD Clinic / MDT

SPA/Admin

Tuesday

OPD clinic

In-patient referrals/SPA

Wednesday

OPD Clinic

Triage

Thursday

8.30 am SSMDT

SPA Leicester CPD

Admin/ A+G

Consultant would be able to attend LRI academic meeting on the 2nd and 4th Thursday am; and also the 3rd Thursday pmto join the Royal Society of Medicine or engage in local training opportunities.

This is a provisional timetable; there will be opportunity to change sites and provide specialist clinics. In addition as the collaborative working develops there will be a link with GPwSI across the county and help develop the countywide service.

Duties And Responsibilities

Provision and administration of the dermatology service with responsibility for diagnosis, treatment and after care.

Audit

Projects are undertaken within the department which also participates in monthly regional dermatology meetings which are an essential part of the dermatologists commitment to continuing medical education. These sessions include an audit element and joint consultation clinics. The dermatologists are also welcome at the Kettering Friday afternoon medical directorate academic half day which also includes audit content. The Trust actively supports applications for appropriate study leave.

Job Description

Job responsibilities

Consultant would be able to attend LRI academic meeting on the 2nd and 4th Thursday am; and also the 3rd Thursday pmto join the Royal Society of Medicine or engage in local training opportunities.

This is a provisional timetable; there will be opportunity to change sites and provide specialist clinics. In addition as the collaborative working develops there will be a link with GPwSI across the county and help develop the countywide service.

Duties And Responsibilities

Provision and administration of the dermatology service with responsibility for diagnosis, treatment and after care.

Audit

Projects are undertaken within the department which also participates in monthly regional dermatology meetings which are an essential part of the dermatologists commitment to continuing medical education. These sessions include an audit element and joint consultation clinics. The dermatologists are also welcome at the Kettering Friday afternoon medical directorate academic half day which also includes audit content. The Trust actively supports applications for appropriate study leave.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• MRCP
• Registered (or eligible to be registered) with the GMC (Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview/CESR or European Community Rghts
• Name on the Specialist Register for Dermatology or be within 6 months of CST.
  
  

Desirable

• Full participation in CME
  
  

Knowledge

Essential

• Higher specialist training scheme in Dermatology
• Broad based dermatology experience
• Multidisciplinary Team Work
  
  

Desirable

• Willingness to develop an area of sub-specialisation
  
  

Skills

Essential

• Good communication skills both written and oral with all patients, relatives, & fellow professionals & colleagues
  
  

Desirable

• Lateral and progressive thinking
  
  

Person Specification

Essential

• Good communication skills both written and oral with all patients, relatives, & fellow professionals & colleagues
  
  

Desirable

• Lateral and progressive thinking
  
  

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Kettering General Hospital

Rothwell Road

Kettering

NN16 8UZ

Employer's website

https://www.kgh.nhs.uk/working-for-us (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Kettering General Hospital

Rothwell Road

Kettering

NN16 8UZ

Employer's website

https://www.kgh.nhs.uk/working-for-us (Opens in a new tab)

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