Consultant in Dermatology

Sandwell & West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust (SWB) is seeking a Consultant Dermatologist to join its established Dermatology Team. The post involves general dermatology, paediatric dermatology and skin cancer clinics, with opportunities to develop sub-specialty interests and to participate in teaching and research.

The successful candidate will join a department with an outpatient area, skin theatre and a busy teaching and research environment, and will contribute to in-hours on-call duties.

Qualifications

• MRCP or equivalent is essential.
• Full GMC Registration or eligibility is required within 6 months of interview.
• Higher Degree desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide dermatology services including general, paediatric and skin cancer clinics.
• Participate in in-hours on-call rota; no out-of-hours commitment.
• Develop sub-specialty interests aligned with service needs and contribute to teaching, training and research.
• Contribute to the department's teaching, research and audit activities.

Skills

Teaching

Research

Clinical leadership

Clinical management

Education

MRCP or equivalent

Higher Degree

Job description

CONSULTANT IN DERMATOLOGY

We are seeking to recruit enthusiastic, innovative and progressive Consultant Dermatologists to join our Dermatology Team in our large teaching Trust.

The new post holders will join a department of 5 Consultant Dermatologists, 2 Consultant Surgical colleagues, and a dedicated nursing and administration team based at the Birmingham Skin Centre, City Health Campus, SWBH NHS Trust.

The successful candidates will join a well-established self-contained department with an outpatient area, skin theatre and minor procedures area, phototherapy suite, Cutaneous Allergy Unit and a regional Laser unit. Specialist services available in the department include dermatological surgery, tertiary cutaneous allergy, laser therapy, paediatric dermatology, skin cancer, and a biologics service.

The new appointees are expected to have a broad-based dermatology background. The jobs provide general dermatology, paediatric dermatology, skin cancer and other clinics according to sub-specialty areas of interest. Post holders will be supported to develop sub-specialty interest areas in line with service needs.

The successful applicants would also be expected to participate in the in-hours on-call rota for dermatology.

Applicants must be included on the GMC's Specialist Register in Dermatology, or within 6 months of their expected date of receipt of CCT, at the time of interview.

Closing date: Friday 15 December 2026

Interview date: Friday 5 February 2027

Main duties of the job

It is expected that the post holders will have or will develop a subspecialty interest to complement the department and it is anticipated that the successful applicants will also have a well-developed interest in teaching, training and research.

The appointee will take equal responsibility with existing Consultants for the proper functioning of the clinical service, working with clinical and managerial colleagues towards achieving and maintaining national targets.

There will be a commitment to on-call in-hours only as part of this post. There is no out of hours on-call commitment for this post.

A job plan and work schedule will set out agreed arrangements for how work is organised, where it is located, what in general terms the work comprises and when it is to be performed.

The Trust is committed to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and has strong links to the University of Birmingham and Health Education West Midlands with the Dermatology department having both junior doctors in training, as well as medical students. The department is involved in a variety of research activities with ample opportunities to contribute to these, or initiate relevant dermatology research projects.

About us

Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust (SWB) serves Birmingham and the Black Country - one of the country's most culturally diverse areas. It's a friendly and welcoming place - a place where you can belong, and a place where you can grow.

We care for our patients, we care about our population, and we care about our people.

Our values - Ambition, Respect and Compassion - are at the heart of who we are. They guide us every step of the way how we work with each other, and how we look after our patients and their families how we respect and value the rich diversity of our team and our community.

Our Trust has always aspired to be more than a hospital, more than a healthcare provider. Our purpose is to Improve the Life Chances and Health Outcomes of our Population. It is what inspires, drives, and unites us every day. It's what makes us unique.

We want working at SWB to feel like more than just a job. We want our Trust to be a place where you can feel you belong. A place where you feel happy, safe, and rewarded. A place where you can develop your career in whatever way you choose. When we say we're 'with you all the way' we want you to know that we mean it. Visit the SWB website to find out more about our ambitions and people plans.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Research

The University of Birmingham would like to support research by offering two protected research PAs to recently appointed (within 18 months) consultants. Sessions will be prioritised for those with a commitment to research and an interest in an area of research that maps to University of Birmingham strengths. Support will be assessed on a competitive basis.

At the University, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where all belong. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in our workforce. These include people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled people, LGBTQI+ people, and women.

A bespoke mentoring/training programme along with a £5k training/consumables budget will be provided. Assuming good progress is made the Research PAs will be for 3 years. In keeping with our track-record of supporting the development of colleagues, we anticipate that the appointees will be able to raise research funding to support their research time beyond the 3-year period.

For more information on the job role and responsibilities, please refer to the Job Description attached.

For an informal discussion, please contact:

Group Director Primary Care, Community & Therapies: Dr Simon Mitchell, Telephone: [phone] (PA)

Specialty Lead for Dermatology: Dr Donna Thompson, Telephone: [phone] (Secretary), [e-mail]

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• MRCP or equivalent
• on the Specialist Register in Dermatology (or CCT expected within 6 months from the date of interview)

Desirable

• Higher Degree

Clinical Experience

Essential

• Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining CCT in Dermatology
• Ability to take full and independent responsibility for the management of acute medical emergencies
• Ability to take full and independent responsibility for the care of patients

Desirable

• Special interest that complements the existing consultants

Clinical Effectiveness

Essential

• Experience of conducting clinical audit

Teaching and Training experience

Essential

• Ability to teach clinical skills to medical and nursing staff and other disciplines.
• The ability to appraise junior doctors and other staff.

Desirable

• Formal training in teaching

Research, Innovation and Service Improvement Experience

Essential

• Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems
• An awareness of current specialty developments, initiatives and issues.

Desirable

• Knowledge and experience of the application of information technology to Dermatology.
• Publications in relevant peer-reviewed journals in the last five years.
• Evidence of having undertaken original research

Other Requirements

Essential

• Full GMC Registration

Full GMC Registration