Consultant Surgeon with a Special Interest in Dermatology

NHS; Kettering; On-site; GBP 105,000 - 140,000; Part time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Consultant Surgeon with a Specialist Interest in Dermatology. This role involves overseeing the surgical side of a thriving skin service at a large medical center. You will manage lesion clinics and surgeries, ensuring high-quality care for skin cancer patients. This is a part-time position that offers the chance to work in a dedicated outpatient area with advanced facilities. Join a forward-thinking healthcare provider committed to excellence and innovation in patient care, where your expertise will significantly impact the lives of many.

Qualifications

• MRCP (UK) and GMC registration required.
• Experience in dermatology and surgical procedures essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage the surgical side of the skin cancer service.
• Provision and administration of dermatology services.

Skills

Dermatology

Surgical Skills

Teaching and Training

Clinical Care

Education

MRCP (UK)

GMC Registration

Job description

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen and applications are invited for the post of a Consultant Surgeon with a Specialist Interest in Dermatology to work in the Dermatology department based at Prospect House, Kettering General Hospital. This is a new post to oversee and manage the surgical side of our skin service with a focus on lesion clinics and surgery.

We have a dedicated outpatient area within a large medical centre which has facilities for phototherapy, patch testing and dressings. There are 2 well equipped operating rooms which support a strong surgical interest in the department. We treat the majority of all the patients seen with skin cancer within the department. Most of the remaining cases are treated by colleagues within Plastic surgery and Maxillofacial surgery. We are looking for a dynamic colleague to enhance our services and would favour someone with a special interest to complement those of the current service.

Main duties of the job

Duties and Responsibilities

Provision and administration of the dermatology service with responsibility for diagnosis, treatment and after care.

Due to continued increase in skin cancer referrals and the need to maintain an excellent skin cancer service we will be appointing the successful candidate to oversee and manage the surgical side of our skin cancer service with a focus on lesion clinics and surgery.

The job will be offered for 7 PA per week.

About us

**Please submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close any adverts before the closing date once we have received sufficient applications**

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. All our divisions are committed to doing things better, with more efficiency as we update, modernise, and advance. We have also entered a Group Model with neighbouring Northampton General Hospital NHSTrust and become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.

Our Excellence Values

• Compassion
• Accountability
• Respect
• Integrity
• Courage

We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire and help to unleash everyone's full potential.

The Hospital Group encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups. We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative.

We recognise the valuable contribution that the Armed Forces community make to our organisation. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and achieved Silver Award under the Armed Forces Employer Recognition Scheme.

We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds. This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for Kettering and Northampton General Hospitals.

Date posted

30 April 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£105,504 to £139,882 a year pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

264-6955307-MED

Job locations

Kettering General Hospital

Rothwell Road

Kettering

NN16 8UZ

Job description Job responsibilities

Direct Clinical Care (includes clinical activity, clinically related activity) (6 clinics, ward referrals and admin)

5 DCC (depending on sessions)

Supporting Professional Activities (includes CPD, audit, teaching and research)

1.5-2 SPA

Day

Morning

Afternoon

Monday

2 week lesion clinic/ MDT

SPA/Admin

Tuesday

off

off

Wednesday

Surgical list

Surgical list or SPA depending on sessions

Thursday

8.30 am SSMDT

SPA Leicester CPD

Admin A+G

Friday

Surgical list

2 week clinic /

Prospect House

Consultant would be able to attend LRI academic meetings either face to face or on TEAMS Thursday am.

This is a provisional timetable; there will be opportunity to change sites and provide specialist clinics. I

Job description Job responsibilities

Direct Clinical Care (includes clinical activity, clinically related activity) (6 clinics, ward referrals and admin)

5 DCC (depending on sessions)

Supporting Professional Activities (includes CPD, audit, teaching and research)

1.5-2 SPA

Day

Morning

Afternoon

Monday

2 week lesion clinic/ MDT

SPA/Admin

Tuesday

off

off

Wednesday

Surgical list

Surgical list or SPA depending on sessions

Thursday

8.30 am SSMDT

SPA Leicester CPD

Admin A+G

Friday

Surgical list

2 week clinic /

Prospect House

Consultant would be able to attend LRI academic meetings either face to face or on TEAMS Thursday am.

This is a provisional timetable; there will be opportunity to change sites and provide specialist clinics. I

Person Specification Qualifications and Experience Essential

• MRCP (UK)
• Registered (or eligible to be registered) with the GMC (Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview/CESR or European Community Rights
• Experience of post- graduate and undergraduate teaching and training at an appropriate level

Desirable

• Broad based dermatology experience
• Higher specialist training scheme in Dermatology
• Specialist interest to complement those of other consultants in the department

Person Specification Qualifications and Experience Essential

• MRCP (UK)
• Registered (or eligible to be registered) with the GMC (Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview/CESR or European Community Rights
• Experience of post- graduate and undergraduate teaching and training at an appropriate level

Desirable

• Broad based dermatology experience
• Higher specialist training scheme in Dermatology
• Specialist interest to complement those of other consultants in the department

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

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Kettering General Hospital

Rothwell Road

Kettering

NN16 8UZ

Employer's website

https://www.kgh.nhs.uk/working-for-us (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Kettering General Hospital

Rothwell Road

Kettering

NN16 8UZ

Employer's website

https://www.kgh.nhs.uk/working-for-us (Opens in a new tab)