Specialty Doctor in Dermatology | University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Poole; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS trust in the United Kingdom is seeking experienced Dermatology Specialty Doctors to enhance patient care for both inpatient and outpatient services. The role involves leading continued development and quality improvement within the dermatology department, participating in an out-of-hours rota, and collaborating with a team of experienced professionals. Applicants should have GMC registration, relevant experience, and strong interpersonal skills. Opportunities are available for both full-time and part-time positions.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of Dermatology service for in-patients and out-patients
• Work with a senior team to provide Skin cancer MDT and advanced Dermatological surgery
• Participate in out-of-hours rota as needed

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

Approachable manner

Flexible attitude

Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary team

Eligibility or valid/relevant GMC Registration

Basic Medical Qualification

Completion of foundation training

Full GMC Registration with Licence to Practice

Able to speak English as necessary for the role

Education

Basic Medical Qualification

Completion of foundation training MRCP or equivalent

Job description

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.

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.

Required 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
• Approachable manner
• Flexible attitude
• Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary team
• Eligibility or valid/relevant GMC Registration
• Basic Medical Qualification
• Completion of foundation trainingMRCP or equivalent
• Full GMC Registration with Licence to Practice
• Able to speak English as necessary for the role

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.

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.

This advert closes on Sunday 4 Jan 2026.