Consultant Dermatologist | East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust

East Kent Hospitals NHS Trust; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare organization in Canterbury is seeking a passionate Consultant Dermatologist. The role involves providing top-tier clinical services and leading a dedicated team. Ideal candidates will have expertise in dermatology, particularly in skin cancer and paediatrics. Candidates are encouraged to apply with the understanding of the trust's commitment to leadership and ethical standards. The position offers a unique opportunity to impact a large patient base.

Qualifications

• Must have a medical degree and relevant fellowship.
• Experience in clinical dermatology required.
• Strong leadership skills necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provide a first-class clinical service.
• Lead staff involved in supporting the service.
• Cooperate while maintaining confidentiality.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical practice

Skin cancer knowledge

Paediatrics

Education

Medical Degree

Fellowship in Dermatology

Job description

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.

The general responsibilities of the post will be those expected of a senior clinical employee of the Trust.

Responsibilities

• 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.

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. We are only able to sponsor candidates on a Skilled Worker Visa applying for roles Band 5 and above.

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.

Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.

This advert closes on Sunday 14 Dec 2025.