Consultant Dermatologist

United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Lincoln is seeking a dynamic Consultant Dermatologist to join its team. In this role, you will provide high-quality dermatology services across multiple sites, mentor medical students, and lead continuous improvements in patient care. Essential qualifications include GMC registration, MRCP(UK), and expertise in dermatology, particularly skin surgery. This is a fantastic opportunity within a supportive environment that values compassion and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Special area of interest in Dermatology including skin surgery required.
• Participation in research expected.
• Ability to assist in the development of the service essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide a comprehensive dermatology service across Lincolnshire.
• Coordinate departmental cover and teach medical staff.
• Attend team meetings and help manage clinical service.

Skills

Ability to teach trainees, general practitioners and medical students

Special area of interest and expertise within Dermatology

Good communication skills

Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team

Education

Current valid GMC registration with licence to practice

MRCP(UK) or equivalent medical experience

Higher degree e.g. Masters degree, MD or PhD

Job description

Please note that the Job Description relating to this vacancy is pending formal Royal College of Physician's approval.

We are seeking a dynamic and committed Consultant Dermatologist to join our team and help deliver high-quality patient care. This is a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic professional to work within a supportive environment that values compassion, innovation, and collaboration.

You will play a key role in the delivery and development of the Dermatology service across Lincolnshire.

Main duties of the job

• The appointee is expected, in conjunction with his/her Consultant colleagues, to provide a comprehensive dermatology service to the hospitals within Lincolnshire, working across the different sites for the organisation as required.
• To provide departmental cover for dermatology by coordinating leave with colleagues.
• To teach medical students, junior doctors, nursing staff and General Practitioners. To take an active part in the Postgraduate Medical Education programme.
• To have continuing responsibility for the patients in his/her charge and for the proper functioning of the Department.
• To attend the Dermatology Team meetings and actively contribute to the management and development of the clinical service, and other service activities with the object of ensuring a high standard of patient care.
• Meet Royal College of Physicians standards and British Association of Dermatologist in continuing medical education.
• Participate in local mandatory training, annual medical appraisal and revalidation.
• To take part in the Team, Department, Trust, District, Regional and National Audit programmes.
• To provide professional supervision and management of nursing and medical staff.
• To be involved in research where appropriate.
• Undertake such other duties as may be identified to meet the needs of the service.

About us

Thank you for your interest in the position of Consultant Dermatologist, at United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. We recognise that outstanding care can only be delivered through our people. We want to attract people who can help us deliver our vision. We want in return to help people achieve what they wish in their careers in the NHS at ULHT. We are always keen to welcome highly skilled, committed and compassionate individuals to our hospitals - people who put patients at the heart of everything they do and are ready to help us achieve our vision.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Clinical Skills

Essential

• Current valid GMC registration with licence to practice
• MRCP(UK) or equivalent medical experience
• Entry on the General Medical Council (GMC) Specialist Register via one of the following: a) Certificate of Completion of Training (The proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of the interview) b) Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR) c) European Community Rights

Desirable

• Higher degree e.g. Masters degree, MD or PhD

Special Knowledge / Abilities and/or Experience

Essential

• Special area of interest and expertise within Dermatology including skin surgery

Desirable

• Special interest in surgery / paediatrics or biological therapies

Person Skills / Qualities

Essential

• Ability to teach trainees, general practitioners and medical students

Interests and Motivation to the Job

Essential

• Ability to assist in the development of the service

Academic Achievement / Research Publication

Essential

• Participation in research

Desirable

• Publications in peer-reviewed journals

Other Skills (e.g. audit / teaching / management)

Essential

• Good communication skills
• Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team

Desirable

• Experience of resource management and clinical audit