Specialty Doctor in Dermatology

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals; Chorley; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider is seeking a Specialty Doctor to join their Dermatology team for a 6-month contract based in Chorley, England. The role involves providing direct patient care and coordinating efforts within a multi-disciplinary team. Essential qualifications include GMC registration and an MBBS or equivalent, along with extensive experience in dermatology. The position offers the opportunity to work closely with General Practitioners and contribute to the planning and development of dermatology services. The start date is January 2026.

Qualifications

• Full GMC Registration and Licence to Practice.
• MBBS or equivalent required for the position.
• Wide experience in dermatology essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care to patients and coordinate care within the team.
• Promote high professional standards of clinical care.

Skills

Wide experience in dermatology

Commitment to working as part of a clinical team

Effective communication skills

Good organisation skills

Education

Full GMC Registration and Licence to Practice

MBBS or equivalent

Job description

Job overview

We are looking to recruit a Specialty Doctor to join our forward thinking and friendly Dermatology team on a 6‑month contract, based at our Chorley & South Ribble District Hospital (CDH) site.

Provision of a specialised Dermatology Service to the local population supported by experienced Medical, Specialist Nurse, and Nursing colleagues and of a comprehensive service utilising our full range of diagnostic and therapeutic facilities and as much of the service locally as possible, minimising inconvenience to patients and ensuring ease of access.

The Dermatology Unit has excellent links with the Plastic Surgery Department, situated within the Trust and is the hub of the Lancashire Cancer Network and is the central base for local Plastic surgeons, with whom Dermatology has developed close working relationships with and hosts the specialist skin MDT meeting.

Please note that the job plan in the job description is a sample, the specifics of which will be required to meet the needs of the service but can be discussed and negotiated with the candidate.

The post will be to commence from Jan 2026.

Main duties of the job

You would provide direct care to patients; contribute where appropriate to multi‑disciplinary teams and take part in the co‑ordination of care for patients within CDH and RPH as well taking an active role, in conjunction with colleagues, in the planning, development and delivery of the Dermatology Service for the Directorate.

You would assume a continuous commitment for the care of patients, even if employed less than full‑time, and ensure that adequate arrangements are made for leave and off duty periods and promote high professional standards of clinical care for patients, both through direct patient care and by the maintenance of continuing professional development and continue to maintain links with General Practitioners operating in the area, as well as contributing to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching.

The Dermatology department diagnoses and treats the whole range of inflammatory skin conditions and skin cancers in adults, as well as providing guidance for in‑patients with Dermatology conditions. We provide a specialised Dermatology service to the local population supported by experienced medical, specialist nurse, and nursing colleagues. Our comprehensive service also utilises our full range of diagnostic and therapeutic facilities.

Working for our organisation

LTHTR comprises Royal Preston Hospital (RPH) and Chorley District Hospital (CDH).

The post is based in the purpose‑built Dermatology Outpatient and Treatment Centre, at Chorley District Hospital, where all Dermatology clinics are held.

Ward referrals are at both sites.

The weekly Regional Specialist Skin MDT is on Teams.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job description, Person specification and Specialty / Trust Brochure for further details on :

• What we can offer
• Job Plan / On‑call Requirements
• The Team

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Full GMC Registration and Licence to Practice
• MBBS or equivalent

Desirable criteria

• Higher Medical Degree (MD or MSc) or ChM
• Willing to work towards a CESR
• MRCP or non‑UK equivalent
• RCP(UK) Specialty Certificate Exam, Dermatology
• CCST or equivalent Inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register or eligible for entry within 6 months of interview

Experience

Essential criteria

• Wide experience in dermatology
• Commitment to attending Clinical Supervisor Training Course within the first 6 months of starting the post

Desirable criteria

• Trained Clinical Supervisor

Management

Essential criteria

• Evidence of Clinical Leadership
• Evidence of commitment to audit and improving clinical practice / service development

Desirable criteria

• Management course / certification

Research and Development

Essential criteria

• Evidence of interest in personal development e.g. through research and / or publications

Desirable criteria

• Evidence of peer reviewed publications

Aptitudes and Skills

Essential criteria

• Commitment to working as part of a clinical team

Desirable criteria

• Teaching skills for both medical and paramedical disciplines

Health

Essential criteria

• Meets professional health requirements in line with GMC Standards / Good Medical Practice

Personal

Essential criteria

• Proven effective communication skills (with examples)
• Good organisation skills (with examples).
• Works well within a multidisciplinary environment.
• Resident within 30 minutes travel time to Chorley / Preston.

Desirable criteria

• Car owner / driver