Consultant Dermatologist

University Hospital Southampton Nhs Foundation Trust; Southampton; On-site; GBP 114,000 - 151,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust in the South of England is seeking a Consultant Dermatologist to join our established team. The post is based at Royal South Hants Hospital with potential sessions at Southampton General Hospital and other sites.

The role focuses on comprehensive outpatient dermatology services, with opportunities in medical or surgical subspecialties. Applicants should have GMC registration, MBBS and higher medical qualifications, and be prepared for on-call duties.

Qualifications

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification.
• GMC registration with a licence to practise.
• MRCP/MRCS or equivalent.
• Good all round experience in General Dermatology.
• Experience in the management of skin cancer and cutaneous surgery.
• Experience of teaching undergraduate and postgraduate trainees.
• Experience of supervising junior doctors.

Responsibilities

• Attend the department's meetings including departmental and consultant meeting and Skin MDT.
• Support the well established team and contribute to service development.
• Refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for detailed duties.

Skills

Clinical expertise

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Audit/Research

Clinical governance

Teaching & training

On-call capability

Leadership

Education

MBBS or equivalent medical qualification

MRCP/MRCS or equivalent

GMC registration with licence to practise

Higher medical qualification (CCT/CCST) or equivalent

Job description

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust
Consultant Dermatologist
The closing date is 30 August 2026
Job summary University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Job Title: Consultant Dermatologist
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Type: Permanent
Please see below for detailed job description of the role.

Main duties of the job This appointment is for a Consultant Dermatologist and will be based at Royal South Hants Hospital. They may be some sessions possibly based in Southampton General Hospital and/or peripheral hospitals or other sites of health care provision. The focus of this post is to provide comprehensive specialist outpatient services in dermatology and in addition could include services for a subspecialty in medical or surgical dermatology. Please see the Consultant Brochure which provides further information.

About us

As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated 'Good' by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care. We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme. Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted. We believe that using technology wisely shows strong time management and commitment to innovation. However, personalising your recruitment application to highlight your unique skills and experiences is crucial. Relying too heavily on generic, AI-generated content instead of drawing from your own strengths and accomplishments may lead to your application being rejected if multiple candidates present identical or similar information.

Details

Date posted: 31 July 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Consultant
Salary: Depending on experience
£113,565 to £150,569
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 188-MB50526-A
Job locations: Royal South Hants Hospital, Brintons Terrace, Southampton, SO14 0YG, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

You will be expected to attend the department's meetings including departmental and consultant meeting, Clinical Governance meeting and Skin MDT. We are looking for an enthusiastic and innovative candidate who will further support our well established team. For an overview of the position, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification document. This includes a detailed breakdown of the key responsibilities, role expectations, and the qualifications we are looking for. It outlines the essential criteria for the role and is designed to support you in preparing your application by helping you evaluate how your skills, experience, and professional background align with the requirements of the role.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The successful candidate will be employed under the terms and conditions of service for Consultants (England) 2003. Proposed interview date: TBC. This vacancy closes on or before 30th August 2026.

Person Specification

Qualifications, Training & Experience

Essential

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
• GMC registration with a licence to practise
• Appropriate higher medical qualification i.e. MRCP/MRCS or equivalent
• Appropriate knowledge base, and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems
• Good all round experience in General Dermatology
• Experience in the management of skin cancer and cutaneous surgery
• Experience of teaching undergraduate and postgraduate trainees
• Experience of supervising junior doctors

Desirable

• Entry onto the Specialist Register for GMC or be within six months of obtaining CCT/CCST or equivalent
• MD or equivalent higher degree or evidence of relevant research
• Experience of teaching basic clinical skills to undergraduates/postgraduates
• Experience of teaching Lay groups and other staff groups

Aptitudes and skills

Essential

• High standard of clinical skill and expertise in the specialty
• Able to contribute to the full range of skills required for the on call rota for the specialty
• Evidence and ability to work effectively in multi-professional teams
• Evidence of Audit/Research
• Has attended a recognised management training event or will have such training on completion of CCT/CCST
• Supervision of post graduate trainees
• Evidence of Clinical Governance
• Ability to teach clinical skills
• Ability to organise in patient and out-patient waiting lists

Desirable

• Interest in the field of skin cancer and dermatological surgery or other specific interest in a medical subspecialty of dermatology
• Familiarity within issues of service organisation and development
• Ability to supervise postgraduate research
• Publications in peer review journals

Living Trust Values

Essential

• Patients First
• Always Improving
• Working Together

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.

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.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details

Employer name: University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust
Address: Royal South Hants Hospital, Brintons Terrace, Southampton, SO14 0YG, United Kingdom

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:
Clinical Lead Dermatology
Dr Geeta Belgi
[e-mail]
02381202974