Specialty Doctor - Dermatology | Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Southend University Hospital NHS Trust; Basildon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A National Health Service Trust in Basildon, England is seeking a Specialty Doctor in Dermatology to join a team of 13 Consultants. The role involves supporting flexible working and contributing to quality improvement projects. The department aspires to develop into a regional specialist center, offering opportunities to provide services across multiple sites. Join us to make a positive impact on patient health and well-being while developing your career in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to work flexibly and support quality improvement projects.
• Interest in developing sub-specialist services within Dermatology.

Responsibilities

• Join a friendly and enthusiastic team of Consultants.
• Provide services across multiple hospital sites as needed.
• Contribute to the development of a regional specialist centre.

Job description

Overview

Applications are invited for a 1 WTE Specialty Doctor in Dermatology to join our friendly and enthusiastic team of 13 WTE Consultant colleagues serving a population of approximately 949,000 across South Essex and based at the purpose-built Arthur Rook Centre for Dermatology. This is a vacant post based at Basildon Hospital as part of the South Essex Dermatology Service which covers Brentwood, Basildon, Thurrock and Southend On Sea.

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 supporting 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.

Service development and Department

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.

Aims and Opportunities

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.

How to apply

We look forward to your application. Please refer to attached Job Description for full list of responsibilities. This advert closes on Wednesday 1 Oct 2025.