Dermatology Specialty Doctors

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust; Poole; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare provider in Poole, UK, is seeking full-time and part-time Dermatology Specialty Doctors to enhance their Dermatology service. The successful candidates will work alongside a senior team, focusing on skin cancer, advanced dermatological surgery, and medical dermatology. This role requires effective communication, teamwork, and a medical qualification. With a commitment to quality care, the Trust offers a supportive work environment and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year’s experience in NHS.
• Successfully completed foundation competencies.
• Ability to know own limitations and seek advice when necessary.
• Ability to speak English as necessary for the role.

Responsibilities

• Delivery of the Dermatology service for in-patient and out-patient activity.
• Lead continued development and Quality Improvement.
• Participate in general medical on-call rota is not required.

Skills

Good communication skills

Organisational skills

Ability to prioritise workload

Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team

Approachable manner

Flexible attitude

Education

Basic medical qualification

Full GMC registration with licence to practice

Completion of foundation training

MRCP or equivalent

Eligibility for GMC registration

Job description

The appointees will be expected to play a full role in the delivery of the Dermatology service for both in‑patient and out‑patient activity and lead continued development and Quality Improvement. Participation in the general medical on‑call rota is not required. All specialty doctors are required to have a job plan setting out their main duties and responsibilities including a work programme specifying their weekly timetable. The job plan will have both fixed and flexible sessions. The Trust is seeking to implement changes which will provide appropriate and timely care for all our patients. As the service develops the Trust will extend the working week for all staff. This may lead to job plans which involve three session days and weekend working.

We are looking for 1 full time and 1 part‑time Dermatology Specialty Doctors to work alongside the senior team of 7 Consultants and 5 Associate Specialists/Specialists to deliver services such as Skin cancer MDT, advanced dermatological surgery, medical dermatology and MOHS surgery for Dorset.

Qualities and Experience

• Good communication, interpersonal and organisational skills.
• Ability to prioritise workload & use initiative.
• Ability to know own limitations & when to seek advice.
• Meet the requirements of the GMC's Good Medical Practice.
• Can demonstrate successful completion of foundation competencies.
• A minimum of 1 year’s experience in NHS.
• Approachable manner.
• Flexible attitude.
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team.
• Eligibility or valid/relevant GMC registration.
• Basic medical qualification.
• Completion of foundation training.
• MRCP or equivalent.
• Full GMC registration with licence to practice.
• Able to speak English as necessary for the role.

As University Hospitals Dorset we are a three‑site acute trust with 'university hospital' status through our partnership with Bournemouth University, working with an annual budget of £730m. We offer highly regarded health services, employing some 10,000 staff. Our ambitious £500m transformation programme is well on the way to delivering state‑of‑the‑art facilities over the next two years to meet the current and future healthcare needs of the populations we serve. In an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with over seven miles of sandy beaches you'll find inspirational opportunities to achieve your perfect work/life balance. With the New Forest and the Purbecks on our doorstep, we're also less than three hours from London by road or train. The thriving towns of Poole, Bournemouth and Christchurch give way to idyllic villages and unspoilt landscapes just minutes from our hospitals.

We believe that having a diverse workforce, and allowing people to be themselves, is essential in ensuring we offer an inclusive, welcoming and productive place to work. We especially welcome applications from minority groups in the community who may be underrepresented in our workforce. At UHD our active staff network groups are the Women's Network, Black Asian Minority Ethnic Group (BAME), Pride Network, European (EU), Pro Ability Staff Network, and the Armed Forces Support Group. As a Trust we are proudly signed up to the Disability Confident and Armed Forces Covenant guaranteed interview schemes.

As part of our commitment to delivering high‑quality care across seven days, this post may involve participation in an out‑of‑hours rota, including evenings, weekends and/or bank holidays, in accordance with service needs. Any work undertaken outside standard hours / PA’s will attract remuneration in line with the respective NHS Medical and Dental Terms and Conditions of Service.

To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents attached to this advert. We do reserve the right to close this advertising if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Staff recruited are expected to be available to work flexibly across all our Trust locations to meet service demands. This advert may be closed early if sufficient applications are received. COVID‑19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself and our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst this vaccination is not a condition of employment we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. Internal Candidates: staff employed prior to merger who voluntarily change jobs will be appointed to UHD terms and conditions.