Consultant in Dermatology | East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

ESHT; Hastings; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in East Sussex is seeking a Consultant Dermatologist to join their vibrant team. This full-time role offers the chance to enhance patient care without on-call duties, emphasizing professional development and clinical excellence. Candidates should be experienced in general dermatology and hold the necessary certifications. This is an opportunity to contribute to an outstanding healthcare facility serving the community.

Benefits

No on-call duties

Support for career progression

Collaborative work environment

Qualifications

• Experienced in all aspects of general dermatology.
• Committed to continuous learning and improvement.
• Holder of GMC Specialist Register.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire teams in delivering outpatient and inpatient care.
• Provide clinical input for inpatient referrals.
• Support and supervise nurse-led services.

Skills

Leadership

Team collaboration

Clinical expertise in dermatology

Passion for best-practice care

Education

Certificate of Completion of Training

Job description

Overview

Join Our Dermatology Dream Team at East Sussex Healthcare!

Consultant Dermatologist – Full Time

Are you ready to take your Dermatology career to the next level? We’re looking for a dynamic, forward-thinking Consultant Dermatologist to join our vibrant and supportive team at East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust.

You’ll be part of a well-established, multidisciplinary team including experienced Consultants, specialist nurses, Trust doctors, and GPs with a special interest in Dermatology. Together, we deliver high-quality, patient-centred care across a wide range of dermatological conditions.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire resident doctors and nursing teams in delivering safe, effective outpatient and inpatient care.
• Provide expert clinical input for inpatient referrals, with no on-call commitment.
• Diagnose and manage all aspects of general dermatology, with a focus on skin cancer and inflammatory skin disease.
• Support and supervise nurse-led services including:
  • Skin surgery
  • Phototherapy & photodynamic therapy
  • Biologics & drug monitoring clinics
  • Patch testing
  • Intralesional steroid and Botox injections

Why Join Us

• No on-call duties – enjoy a better work-life balance.
• Innovative nurse-led services that enhance patient care and streamline workflows.
• Strong commitment to professional development – we’ll support your career progression and revalidation every step of the way.
• Be part of a collaborative, forward-thinking department that values clinical excellence and innovation.

Who We’re Looking For

• A Consultant who is experienced in all aspects of general dermatology
• Passionate about delivering best-practice care
• A natural leader and team player
• Committed to continuous learning and improvement

We are proud to provide ‘Outstanding’ care and be a great place to work.

We provide safe, compassionate and high-quality care to half a million people living or visiting East Sussex. We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex, the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex. Our extensive services are provided by 7,000+ members of staff working from acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites and in people’s own homes.

In 2020 the Care Quality Commission rated us as ‘Good’ overall, and ‘Outstanding’ for being caring and effective. The Conquest Hospital and our Community Services are rated ‘Outstanding’. Eastbourne DGH rated ‘Good’. In 2020, the Trust launched its ambitious ‘Building for our Future’ programme to repair, redevelop and expand our hospitals, transforming the environment in which we provide care for generations to come.

Please refer to the job description attached. If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.

AAC: TBC

Please note: Applicants should be a holder of Certificate of Completion of Training or be within six months of the award of CCT by the date of the interview or the equivalent (CESR) which is at the time of applying, on the GMC Specialist Register.

This advert closes on Monday 15 Sep 2025