Consultant Dermatology Surgeon

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust; England; On-site; GBP 105,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK seeks a Consultant Dermatology Surgeon to join their highly regarded surgical team. This full-time position involves delivering exceptional patient care and actively contributing to clinical leadership and teaching efforts within a supportive environment. Successful applicants will possess strong surgical skills and a passion for dermatology, making a significant impact on patient safety and quality improvement initiatives.

Benefits

Removal expenses for substantive positions

Up to 32 days' annual leave

Active support for study and quality improvement

Qualifications

• Wide knowledge and experience in Dermatology.
• Surgical experience in advanced skin grafts and flaps valued.
• Previous NHS experience required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a first-class clinical service and support for clinical specialties.
• Conduct clinical practice ethically, ensuring confidentiality.
• Participate in postgraduate teaching and audit clinical outcomes.

Skills

Leadership

Patient Care

Communication

Education

Full GMC Registration

Eligible for entry onto the GMC Specialist Register

Minimum of English Level 2 (GCSE grade C or equivalent)

Job description

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Job Summary

This is a fulltime 10 PA Consultant Dermatology Surgeon Dermatology post with activity based mainly at the Friends Dermatology Centre within the Kent and Canterbury Hospital (KCH) in Canterbury. 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 and advanced Skin surgery is being sought with occasional clinics.

Job Summary

This is a fulltime 10 PA Consultant Dermatology Surgeon Dermatology post with activity based mainly at the Friends Dermatology Centre within the Kent and Canterbury Hospital (KCH) in Canterbury. 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 and advanced Skin surgery is being sought with occasional clinics.

Main duties of the job

Role specific duties- The general responsibilities of the post will be those expected of a senior clinical employee of the Trust. These include 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.

About Us

We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with three acute hospitals and community sites serving a local population of around 700,000.We also provide specialist services for Kent and Medway.

We're on an exciting journey of transformation. With a new Medical School at the centre of our community, a focus on research, clinical leadership and making our trust a rewarding and friendly place to work, there's never been a better time to join us.

Through our Family First scheme we pledge to find roles for partners of consultants offered a substantive post - For more information please visit https://www.ekhuft.nhs.uk/careers/family-first-scheme/

We also offer removal expenses (substantive positions), up to 32 days' annual leave and active support for study, quality improvement and patient safety work as part of our 'We care' improvement journey, and medical education and research.

*Please note that the set Interview Date has been added as guidance and may be subject to change. *

Details

Date posted

02 June 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£105,504 to £139,882 a year per annum (pro rata where applicable)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

344-2940CONSAC-K

Job locations

Kent and Canterbury Hospital

Canterbury

CT1 3NG

Job Description

Job responsibilities

Role specific duties- The general responsibilities of the post will be those expected of a senior clinical employee of the Trust. These include 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.

Your commitments

We Are Focused On Providing Outstanding, Safe Patient Care, And a Positive Working Culture That Benefits Staff And Patients Alike. This Is Why We Ask You To:

• Comply with GMC guidance, all clinical risk management processes and national and local infection control policies and procedures
• Audit your clinical outcomes, report clinical incidents and alert the trust to risk
• Participate in annual appraisal and work to foster good team relationships
• Communicate effectively with all other medical and service departments within the hospital, and with GPs and other hospitals, to ensure continuous care for each patient
• Undertake non-emergency work during premium time as required
• Respond to patient complaints in line with our complaints policy
• Support the Trusts financial sustainability by collaborating with your clinical and operational directors on budget issues
• Help us keep services running smoothly by giving eight weeks notice of annual and study leave.
  
  

Teaching

Were passionate about teaching, so youll play your part in teaching the next generation of doctors, nurses and other clinical staff. Well ask you to help recruit junior staff and supervise their education, including their educational contracts, regular appraisal, study leave, annual leave and rotas and make sure you keep up-to-date on educational development. If youre a new consultant, If youre a new consultant, youll be asked to enrol on an approved educational supervisor accreditation course by our medical educational department.

Research

We are one of the most research-active acute Trusts in the region and we encourage all newly appointed Consultants to take on the role of Principal Investigator, with full training and support.

Values

We care about our values of caring, safe, respect and making a difference. Well ask you to demonstrate these values during the recruitment process and throughout your appointment and you can expect us to do the same.

Job Description

Job responsibilities

Role specific duties- The general responsibilities of the post will be those expected of a senior clinical employee of the Trust. These include 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.

Your commitments

We Are Focused On Providing Outstanding, Safe Patient Care, And a Positive Working Culture That Benefits Staff And Patients Alike. This Is Why We Ask You To:

• Comply with GMC guidance, all clinical risk management processes and national and local infection control policies and procedures
• Audit your clinical outcomes, report clinical incidents and alert the trust to risk
• Participate in annual appraisal and work to foster good team relationships
• Communicate effectively with all other medical and service departments within the hospital, and with GPs and other hospitals, to ensure continuous care for each patient
• Undertake non-emergency work during premium time as required
• Respond to patient complaints in line with our complaints policy
• Support the Trusts financial sustainability by collaborating with your clinical and operational directors on budget issues
• Help us keep services running smoothly by giving eight weeks notice of annual and study leave.
  
  

Teaching

Were passionate about teaching, so youll play your part in teaching the next generation of doctors, nurses and other clinical staff. Well ask you to help recruit junior staff and supervise their education, including their educational contracts, regular appraisal, study leave, annual leave and rotas and make sure you keep up-to-date on educational development. If youre a new consultant, If youre a new consultant, youll be asked to enrol on an approved educational supervisor accreditation course by our medical educational department.

Research

We are one of the most research-active acute Trusts in the region and we encourage all newly appointed Consultants to take on the role of Principal Investigator, with full training and support.

Values

We care about our values of caring, safe, respect and making a difference. Well ask you to demonstrate these values during the recruitment process and throughout your appointment and you can expect us to do the same.

Person Specification

Essential

Qualifications and training

• Full GMC Registration
• Eligible for entry onto the GMC Specialist Register or CCT within 6 months of interview
• Minimum of English Level 2 (GCSE grade C or equivalent), ILETS, or graduate of a UK Medical School
• Wide knowledge and experience in Dermatology
  
  

Desirable

• Surgical experience in advanced skin grafts and flaps
• Mohs training
  
  

Essential

Skills and experience

• Previous NHS experience
• Experience of teaching
  
  

Clinical governance

Essential

• Audit participation
  
  

Essential

Other requirements

• Most roles require an on-call commitment and travel across sites. Candidates must be able to demonstrate the ability to travel effectively between sites
  
  

Person Specification

Essential

• Most roles require an on-call commitment and travel across sites. Candidates must be able to demonstrate the ability to travel effectively between sites
  
  

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

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Kent and Canterbury Hospital

Canterbury

CT1 3NG

Employer's website

https://www.ekhuft.nhs.uk/patients-and-visitors/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Kent and Canterbury Hospital

Canterbury

CT1 3NG

Employer's website

https://www.ekhuft.nhs.uk/patients-and-visitors/ (Opens in a new tab)

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Consulting, Information Technology, and Sales

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