Specialty Doctor in Dermatology

NHS; Poole; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a Specialty Doctor in Dermatology to deliver both in-patient and out-patient services. The ideal candidate will have at least 1 year of NHS experience, full GMC registration, and skills in effective communication and teamwork. Responsibilities include participating in skin cancer MDT, advanced dermatological surgery, and continuous service development. Join a dedicated team focused on improving patient care.

Qualifications

• At least 1 years' experience in NHS required.
• Full GMC Registration with Licence to Practice is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Dermatology services for both in-patient and out-patient.
• Lead development and Quality Improvement in Dermatology.
• Participate in services including Skin cancer MDT and advanced Dermatological surgery.

Skills

Good communication, interpersonal and organisational skills

Ability to prioritise workload & use initiative

Ability to know own limitations & when to seek advice

Meet the requirements of the GMC's Good Medical Practice

Demonstrated completion of foundation competencies

Minimum of 1 year experience in NHS

Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team

Eligibility or valid GMC Registration

Basic Medical Qualification

Completion of foundation training

MRCP or equivalent

Full GMC Registration with Licence to Practice

Able to speak English as necessary for the role

Job description

Go back University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Specialty Doctor in Dermatology

The closing date is 04 January 2026

The appointees will be expected to play a full role in the delivery of the Dermatology service for both in-patient and out-patient activity and lead continued development and Quality Improvement.

Participation in the general medical on call rota is not required.

All Specialty doctors are required to have a job plan setting out their main duties and responsibilities including a work programme specifying their weekly timetable. The job plan will have both fixed and flexible sessions.

The Trust is seeking to implement changes which will provide appropriate and timely care for all our patients. As the service develops the Trust will extend the working week for all staff. This may lead to job plans which involve three session days and weekend working.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for 1 full time and 1 part-time Dermatology Specialty Doctors to work alongside the senior team of 7 Consultants and 5 Associate Specialist/Specialist doctors to deliver services such as Skin cancer MDT, advanced Dermatological surgery, medical dermatology and MOHS surgery for Dorset.

Therefore we are looking for the following skills:

• Good communication, interpersonal and organisational skills.
• Ability to prioritise workload & use initiative
• Ability to know own limitations & when to seek advice
• Meet the requirements of the GMC's Good Medical Practice
• Can demonstrate successful completion of foundation competencies
• A minimum of 1 years' experience in NHS
• Ability to work effectively in multidiscipline team
• Eligibility or valid/relevant GMC Registration
• Basic Medical Qualification
• Completion of foundation training
• MRCP or equivalent
• Full GMC Registration with Licence to Practice
• Able to speak English as necessary for the role

About us

UHD are investing, developing and transforming Trust services in line with the New Hospital Programme. As part of this, some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or permanently. Recruiting Managers will be happy to answer any service‑specific questions at interview.

If a role or service relocates as part of a planned move, excess mileage will not be reimbursed. Travel from home to the new work base will be classed as a normal commute. Any other changes will be managed under Trust or national terms and conditions.

UHD has active networks including Women's, BAME, Pride, EU, Pro Ability, and Armed Forces. We support Disability Confident and Armed Forces Covenant interview schemes.

As part of our commitment to delivering high-quality care across seven days, this post may involve participation in an out‑of‑hours rota, including evenings, weekends, and/or bank holidays, in accordance with service needs. Any work undertaken outside standard hours/PA's will attract remuneration in line with the respective NHS Medical and Dental Terms and Conditions of Service.

AI tools may be used, but applications must honestly reflect your own skills and experience. Integrity is key to our recruitment process.

Job responsibilities

To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.

We do reserve the right to close this advertising if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Person Specification

Experience

• Has at least 1 years' NHS Experience

Other

• Full GMC Registration with Licence to Practice

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.

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust