Dermatology Specialty Registrar

NHS; Harlow; On-site; GBP 61,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity exists for a Speciality Doctor in Dermatology at NHS, aimed at enhancing patient care and reducing waiting times. The role involves conducting outpatient clinics across multiple hospitals, supporting service development, and ensuring adherence to quality standards. The position requires a strong background in dermatology, evidenced by MRCP or equivalent qualifications.

Qualifications

• MRCP or Equivalent required.
• GMC Full Registration required.
• Experience conducting biopsies and minor surgical procedures.

Responsibilities

• Conduct clinics at various hospital sites.
• Support strategies to speed up access to outpatient services.
• Engage in clinical research and education.

Skills

Experience of prescribing systemic treatments

Dermatology surgical experience

Education

MRCP or Equivalent

GMC Full Registration

Post Graduate diploma in Dermatology

Job description

Job summary

It's an exciting time to join us with the advent of community dermatology we are forging partnerships and patient pathways with our community dermatology partners

to ensure patients are treated in the most appropriate place.

The majority of dermatology treatment and investigation is outpatient based. With the appointment of the new Speciality Doctor in Dermatology we hope to improve the current service by reducing waiting times and increasing patient choice. The successful applicant will hold clinics at Princess Alexandra Hospital Harlow, St Margaret's Hospital and Herts & Essex Hospital thus providing all patients with a choice of doctor and site subject to availability of clinic rooms.

The postholder will be expected to support strategies to speed up access to outpatient services and to help revise and activate the protocols for shared care of common dermatological problems in conjunction with the Intergrated Care Board (ICB). This will include service development, training and audit.

Support is provided to the Speciality Doctors by the Consultants in a number of outpatient clinics. Some Dermatology Clinics run parallel to each other on same sites offering the opportunity to discuss cases with colleagues. Nurse led clinics will also run alongside doctor led clinics.

Main duties of the job

The speciality doctor will be responsible for continued professional development and take part in continuing medical education activities, in line with the requirements of the appropriate Royal College guidelines to maintain standards of performance. They will participate in an annual appraisal and maintain a personal development plan agreed at this appraisal.

The post holder will need a named Responsible officer and a Designated Body. For those without this in place it can be agreed that this will become the Trust.

Education and Research

A key responsibility of the post will be the self-development through education.

Clinical research is encouraged within the Trust and facilities in place to enable the post holder to undertake research projects in his/her area of interest.

The Trust has an active R&D department led by a Clinical Director and team of specialist nurses. You will have a named Educational Supervisor and protected time.

Management and Administration

The post holder will have a continuing responsibility for the care of patients in his/her charge and will undertake administration duties associated with the care of his/her patients and the running of his/her team. The nature of the service will necessitate close liaison with the Clinical Lead and Service Manager to provide clinical input to the business planning process and assistance with the service development on a regular basis. Administration staff are available to support.

About us

Our Organisation

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) provides a full range of general acute, outpatient and diagnostic services at The Princess Alexandra Hospital in Harlow, the Herts and Essex Hospital in Bishop's Stortford, and St Margaret's Hospital in Epping.

We employ 3,500 staff and serve a local population of around 350,000 people living in west Essex and east Hertfordshire, centred on the M11 corridor and the towns of Harlow, Bishop's Stortford and Epping. Our extended catchment area incorporates a population of up to 500,000 and includes the areas of Hoddesdon, Cheshunt and Broxbourne in Hertfordshire.

Our Values

The Princess Alexandra Promise to our patients as identified by our 3 values which will contribute to improving our patient experiences:

Patient at heart - Always holding the patient and their wellbeing at the centre of our thoughts and efforts

Everyday excellence - Sharing and celebrating our successes, being honest when we get it wrong, giving us the ability to learn from both

Creative collaboration - Knowing strength comes from diversity, we combine our experiences, skills and talents, working together to find new and better ways to care

Details Date posted

06 June 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£61,825 a year Per annum, plus £149 fringe

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

292-7233485-CSS

Job locations

The Princess Alexandra Hospital

Hamstel Road

Harlow

CM20 1QX

Job description Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job description and person specification. This is available to download at anytime.

Job description Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job description and person specification. This is available to download at anytime.

Person Specification Essential Essential

• MRCP or Equivalent
• GMC Full Registration
• Dermatology surgical experience - the ability to conduct biopsies and minor surgical procedures

Desirable

• Post Graduate diploma in Dermatology
• A special interest with the appropriate knowledge base and wide experience (complimentary to the department)
• IT skills, computer literate

Skills Essential

• Experience of prescribing systemic treatments, including isotretinoin

Desirable

• A special interest with the appropriate knowledge base and wide experience (complimentary to the department)

Person Specification Essential Essential

• MRCP or Equivalent
• GMC Full Registration
• Dermatology surgical experience - the ability to conduct biopsies and minor surgical procedures

Desirable

• Post Graduate diploma in Dermatology
• A special interest with the appropriate knowledge base and wide experience (complimentary to the department)
• IT skills, computer literate

Skills Essential

• Experience of prescribing systemic treatments, including isotretinoin

Desirable

• A special interest with the appropriate knowledge base and wide experience (complimentary to 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

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust

Address

The Princess Alexandra Hospital

Hamstel Road

Harlow

CM20 1QX

Employer's website

https://www.pah.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust

Address

The Princess Alexandra Hospital

Hamstel Road

Harlow

CM20 1QX

Employer's website

https://www.pah.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)