Specialty Doctor - Dermatology

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 61,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a Specialty Doctor in Dermatology to join their enthusiastic team. This role involves working with a growing departmental structure offering sub-specialist services. The position supports flexible working hours and the opportunity to lead quality improvement projects. With a salary range of £61,542 to £99,216, this role promotes professional growth across multiple hospital sites. Candidates must be GMC registered with experience in skin cancer diagnosis and treatment.

Qualifications

• GMC registration status is mandatory.
• Sufficient clinical experience in dermatology is essential for independent work.
• Experience within the NHS is required.

Responsibilities

• Engage in departmental management effectively.
• Develop into a regional Dermatology specialist centre.
• Contribute to service improvement projects and quality improvement.

Skills

Experience in skin cancer diagnosis and treatment

Ability to communicate effectively

Experience in both adults and paediatrics

Education

GMC Registered

4 years ST experience, 2 years within the Specialty

Job description

Go back Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Specialty Doctor - Dermatology

The closing date is 24 December 2025

Applications are invited for a 2x WTE Specialty Doctors in Dermatology (1x based at Broomfield Hospital and 1x based at Southend Hospital) to join our friendly and enthusiastic team of 13 WTE Consultant colleagues serving a population of ~949,000 across South Essex and based at the purpose-built Arthur Rook Centre for Dermatology.

We will support flexible working hours and will also support any special interest you may wish to develop within the NHS Framework. We are also committed to support any quality improvement projects you may wish to do as part of service improvement within Dermatology.

With the introduction of the Mid Essex Hospitals NHS Trust, it is likely that the post holder will be required to provide some services across multiple hospital sites.

Main duties of the job

The department has aspirations to develop into a regional Dermatology specialist centre. Sub‑specialist services currently provided include Paediatric Dermatology, Allergy, Dermatological surgery and Dermatopathology, and the department is in the process of developing MOHs Micrographic Surgery.

As a developing regional service Dermatology occupies a prominent position within the management structure of the Trust and has enjoyed significant investment in staffing and facilities over the past 10 years. With further expansion of the catchment area there is scope to further develop the general and sub specialist aspects of the service.

About us

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well‑being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.

Job responsibilities

We look forward to your application. Please refer to attached Job Description for full list of responsibilities.

Qualifications

• GMC Registered
• Experience in skin cancer diagnosis and treatment

Clinical Practice

• Sufficient clinical experience in dermatology to work independently
• Ability to communicate effectively
• NHS experience

Management

• Commitment and experience in effective departmental management

Experience

• Experiance in both adults and paediatrics
• 4 years ST experience 2 years within the Specialty

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.

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

£61,542 to £99,216 a year per annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)