Consultant Dermatologist

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust; Manchester; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Manchester seeks a Consultant Dermatologist to shape the future of dermatology services. Join a multidisciplinary team providing high-quality care, contributing to outpatient and specialist services. Applicants must possess GMC registration and CCT in Dermatology, with an emphasis on clinical excellence and teamwork. This role offers opportunities for research and collaboration, making a significant impact on patient outcomes.

Benefits

Access to state-of-the-art facilities

Opportunities for research and innovation

Qualifications

• Hold full GMC registration with a licence to practise.
• Demonstrate broad experience in general dermatology.
• Willingness to develop skills as appropriate to service needs.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to general dermatology outpatient clinics.
• Involve in skin cancer services and minor ops.
• Lead teaching and supervision of trainees.

Skills

Commitment to clinical excellence

Teamwork

Service improvement

Broad experience in general dermatology

Education

CCT in Dermatology

MBBA or equivalent

MRCP or equivalent

Job description

Go back Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Consultant Dermatologist

The closing date is 06 January 2026

This is an outstanding opportunity to help shape the future of Dermatology services in a forward-thinking, research-active and patient-centred department. You will join a friendly, multidisciplinary team delivering high-quality outpatient, procedural and specialist dermatology care to a diverse local population. The Dermatology service at Wythenshawe Hospital is well-established and benefits from strong links with community services and specialist centres across MFT. The department enjoys excellent nurse specialist support, including dermatology surgery, phototherapy, and biologic therapy. There are active research opportunities, with access to clinical trials and collaboration with the University of Manchester.

• Hold full GMC registration with a licence to practise
• Possess CCT in Dermatology (or be within 6 months of achieving CCT at interview date)
• Show commitment to clinical excellence, teamwork, and service improvement

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant will contribute to:

• General dermatology outpatient clinics
• Skin cancer services, including two-week-wait clinics
• Minor ops and dermatological surgery (depending on experience)
• Multidisciplinary team meetings
• Teaching and supervision of trainees, specialty doctors, and medical students
• Service development and quality improvement within the dermatology department

Job summary

This is an outstanding opportunity to help shape the future of Dermatology services in a forward-thinking, research-active and patient-centred department. You will join a friendly, multidisciplinary team delivering high-quality outpatient, procedural and specialist dermatology care to a diverse local population. The Dermatology service at Wythenshawe Hospital is well-established and benefits from strong links with community services and specialist centres across MFT. The department enjoys excellent nurse specialist support, including dermatology surgery, phototherapy, and biologic therapy. There are active research opportunities, with access to clinical trials and collaboration with the University of Manchester.

• Hold full GMC registration with a licence to practise
• Possess CCT in Dermatology (or be within 6 months of achieving CCT at interview date)
• Demonstrate broad experience in general dermatology
• Show commitment to clinical excellence, teamwork, and service improvement

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant will contribute to:

• General dermatology outpatient clinics
• Skin cancer services, including two-week-wait clinics
• Minor ops and dermatological surgery (depending on experience)
• Multidisciplinary team meetings
• Teaching and supervision of trainees, specialty doctors, and medical students
• Service development and quality improvement within the dermatology department

Subspecialty interests (e.g., psoriasis, inflammatory dermatoses, phototherapy, contact dermatitis, surgery) are welcomed and can be incorporated into the final job plan depending on departmental needs and applicant expertise.

About us

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust is a leading centre of clinical excellence, renowned for pioneering patient care, advanced medical research, and a collaborative multi-speciality environment. We are the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester is the largest health academic campus in Europe - a great place to progress your career.With over 30,000 employees, a turnover exceeding £3 billion, and 10 hospital and community services, join our team to help us deliver outstanding healthcare to our diverse communities.

We offer an engaging and supportive environment, with access to state-of-the-art facilities and cutting-edge technology. Research and Innovation are at the heart of our work, offering opportunities to lead research that shapes the future of medicine, working alongside experts, advancing clinical practice, and improving patient outcomes.

At MFT, we foster a culture where every colleague is valued and empowered to thrive. Your expertise is recognised, your ambitions are supported, and your impact is felt at every level. Whether you want to develop your clinical skills, pursue research interests, or seek leadership opportunities, MFT provides the ideal environment to achieve your medical or professional aspirations.

If you are dedicated to driving clinical innovation and delivering compassionate patient care, join us to shape tomorrow's healthcare; where clinical excellence, innovation, and your career will thrive.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.

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Diversity Matters

MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below.

Person Specification

Legal Requirement

Essential

• Inclusion on Specialist Register or within 6 months obtaining CSST

Professional Qualification

Essential

• MBBA or equivalent
• Full Registration with GMC
• MRCP or equivalent

Desirable

• An appropriate higher qualification

Research Publications

Essential

• Evidence of recent and current research
• Publications

Training

Essential

• Certificate of CCST in Dermatology

Desirable

• Attendance at appropriate professional courses

Clinical Experience

Essential

• Wide experience in all aspects of dermatology
• Willing to develop skills as appropriate to the service need

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

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Wythenshawe Hospital

Manchester

M23 9LT

Employer's website

https://mft.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)