Dermatology Consultant

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust; Poole; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Poole is seeking a permanent Consultant Dermatologist to join their dynamic team. The role involves delivering a wide range of Dermatology services and supporting sub-specialty interests. Candidates should hold a GMC registration and possess relevant qualifications. This position offers an opportunity to work with a cohesive team committed to delivering quality care to patients.

Qualifications

• Full GMC registration essential.
• MRCP or equivalent required.
• Higher degree such as MPhil, MD, or PhD preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver full range of Dermatology services.
• Manage outpatient priorities effectively.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams.

Skills

Organising and managing outpatient priorities

Leading a cohesive Dermatology service

Health service management training

Research methodology understanding

Effective communication with patients and colleagues

Commitment to Continuing Medical Education

Education

Full GMC registration

MRCP or equivalent

Higher degree (MPhil, MD, or PhD)

Job description

Dermatology Consultant

The closing date is 18 November 2025

This appointment is for 2 Consultant Dermatologists on a permanent contract. You will be joining University Hospitals Dermatology Team of 7 other consultants at an exciting time as they bring the cross site teams together. Any sub specialty interest would be encouraged and supported.

Main duties of the job

This appointment is for a Consultant Dermatologist to join the newly merged, dynamic Dermatology team at University Hospital Dorset. The team delivers the full range of Dermatology services to patients from Dorset and Hampshire from 2 well-resourced units at Christchurch Hospital and Poole Hospital. Funding is available for 2 full-time posts, with flexibility to consider part-time applicants to complement the job plans of current senior Doctors. We would welcome sub-specialty interests including Moh\'s micrographic surgery, Medical Dermatology and/or Pathology. Flexibility is provided for this post to provide a Consultant with an opportunity to sub-specialise, or for an Associate specialist to complete training for CESR application.

About us

Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues.

UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.

This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have about this at interview.

We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Job responsibilities

For full details please see attached the job description/person specification.

Posts are Permanent full time roles

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

• Full GMC registration
• MRCP or equivalent
• Higher degree eg MPhil, MD or PhD (Score 1 in progress - 3 submitted - 5 awarded)

Skills, Knowledge and Aptitude

• Ability to organise and manage outpatient priorities
• Ability to manage and lead a wide range of staff involved in a cohesive Dermatology service
• Evidence of formal training in health service management
• Previous experience on policy forming committees
• Evidence of organising an audit programme
• An understanding of research methodology and an ability to interpret research findings
• Publications in peer reviewed journals
• Evidence of Audit Management

Experience

• Able to offer an expert opinion on a full range of Dermatological problems
• Extensive training in General Internal Medicine and Dermatology
• Ability to recognise the limits of his/her own clinical competence
• Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
• Able to perform within a multi-disciplinary team
• Evidence to demonstrate delivery of a quality service

Interpersonal Skills

• Honesty and reliability and personal resilience
• Enquiring, constructively critical approach to work
• Caring attitude to patients
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GPs, nurses, and other agencies
• Commitment to Continuing Medical Education
• Willingness to work in partnership with management
• Willingness to facilitate integration with Commissioning teams and other Care Groups
• Ability to act on own initiative appropriately
• Interest and enthusiasm for the post

Other

• Able to speak English as necessary for the role

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.

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust