Specialist Grade - Dermatology

Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; England; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Specialist Grade in Dermatology to support the existing dermatology team in delivering inpatient and outpatient care. The role includes dermatology opinions for referrals, teledermatology services to GPs, and independent work after patient allocation by the Consultant team.

MDT participation and leadership in service development are expected. The post requires full GMC registration in Dermatology, and relevant training in surgery, internal

Qualifications

• Full GMC Registration Dermatology specialist qualification (UK or equivalent).
• Qualification / previous training in surgery, internal medicine or paediatrics.

Responsibilities

• Support the Dermatology team in providing inpatient and outpatient service.
• Provide dermatology opinions for inpatient referrals and Teledermatology to GPs.
• Work independently after allocation of patients by Consultant Dermatologist team.
• Participate in weekly skin cancer MDT meetings.
• Supervise multi-professional group within the Dermatology department.
• Supervise and train other healthcare professionals, including GPs with Extended Roles.
• Follow hospital and departmental policies (Health & Safety, Cross Infection, Safeguarding).
• Attend departmental team meetings and contribute to service developments.

Skills

Dermatology training

Independence in DGH

Clinical governance

Teaching & communication

Education

GMC Registration Dermatology

Surgery/IM/Paediatrics training

Job description

Specialist Grade - Dermatology

Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 24 November 2026

The successful applicant will support the existing dermatology team in providing a Dermatology inpatient and outpatient service (see further detail on Roles and Responsibilities below).

Main duties of the job

Support the existing Dermatology team in providing a Dermatology inpatient and outpatient service, Dermatology opinions for inpatient referrals, Virtual triage and Electronic Advice & Guidance (Teledermatology services) to GPs.

They will work independently following allocation of patients by the Consultant Dermatologist team.

Participate in weekly skin cancer MDT meetings.

About us

At DCHFT, we pride ourselves on the care we provide for our patients, and on the culture, we are creating for our staff. We work hard to create a fair, inclusive environment for our staff.

Our Mission is to provide outstanding care for people in ways which matter to them, and our vision is Dorset County Hospital, working with our health and social care partners, will be at the heart of improving the well-being of our communities.

We are a Trust that celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people in all under-represented groups.

We understand that AI can be a useful tool when completing your application. However, we are seeing an increasing over-reliance of AI tools, which can negatively affect your application as it reduces a candidate's individuality, and makes it difficult for us to gain a clear and authentic understanding of your experience, skills, and in turn your suitability for the role.

All submissions must be truthful and if you do use AI, it should only be used to enhance your application and not create your supporting statement in its entirety. Your supporting statement should be in your own words and must accurately reflect your personal experience and achievements. Where we have concerns that AI has been used to generate content that misrepresents your experience and suitability for the role, we may withdraw your application.

Job responsibilities

Work closely with and help supervise the multi-professional group within the Dermatology department.

Participate in supervision and training of other healthcare professionals, including GPs with Extended Roles in West Dorset, according to local agreement between Dorset County Hospital, commissioners and other providers.

The post holder will be expected to follow all hospital and departmental policies including Health & Safety, Cross Infection, Safeguarding Adults and Safeguarding Children.

The post holder will be expected to take part in departmental team meetings and discuss and contribute (where appropriate) to service developments

Person Specification

Education, Qualifications & Training

• Full GMC Registration Dermatology specialist qualification (UK or equivalent)
• Qualification / previous training in surgery, internal medicine or paediatrics

Experience & Knowledge

• At least 4 years supervised training in a Dermatology Specialist Registrar UK training programme or overseas equivalent, Experience demonstrating ability to cope with demands of working independently in a District General Hospital
• A minimum of 12 years' medical work (either continuous period or in aggregate) since obtaining a primary medical qualification, of which a minimum of six years should have been in a relevant specialty
• Experience demonstrating ability to cope with demands of working independently in a District General Hospital

Current Skills & Abilities & Knowledge

• Willingness and ability to fulfil the general service elements of the job description
• Evidence of the clinical skills required to fulfil the specialty elements of the job description

Team Working and Service Development

• Evidence of leadership, quality improvement, service development
• Evidence of team working and multidisciplinary working

Understanding and Participation in Clinical Governance

• Understanding of clinical governance
• Knowledge of, and direct involvement in audit
• Knowledge of principles of research, evidence of involvement in research

Management Training, Organisational Skills and Strategic Vision

• Evidence of management training and skills appropriate for the post
• Evidence of ability to contribute to the strategic direction of the Trust
• Knowledge of organisational aspects of the NHS

Teaching and communication

• Evidence of education and teaching experience and abilities appropriate to the post.
• Ability to present effectively to an audience
• Ability to communicate effectively

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.

Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust