Consultant Dermatologist: Sponsorship Available

Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Job summary

This post is full time covering 10 PA’s (40 hours). There is no out of hours on call. A request to move from full time to part time will be considered in accordance with the Trusts flexible working procedure. Annualised contracts to allow for longer planned stints of leave will also be considered.

The main base is Dorset County Hospital, Dorchester.

Main duties of the job

Support the existing dermatology team in providing a dermatology inpatient and outpatient service, dermatology opinions for inpatient referrals, and Electronic Advice & Guidance (Teledermatology service) to GPs.

Support the development of the Dermatology service, including to promote and maintain close links with the commissioners, community dermatology and neighbouring trusts for local dermatology services.

Participate in weekly MDT meetings

Work closely with and help supervise the multi-professional group within the dermatology department

Person Specification

Education, Qualifications and Training

Essential

  • Full GMC Registration
  • Entry on the GMC Specialist Register for Dermatology via; oCCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview Portfolio pathway (previously referred to as CESR)
  • An appropriate higher surgical/medical qualification

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

  • At least 4 years supervised training in a Dermatology Specialist Registrar training programme or equivalent
  • Experience demonstrating potential ability to cope with the demands of a District General Hospital-based Consultant

Current Skills and Abilities

Essential

  • Willingness and ability to fulfil the general service elements of the job description
  • Evidence of the clinical skills required to fulfil the specialty and sub-specialty elements of the job as in the job description and technical specification

Team Working and Service Development

Essential

  • Evidence of leadership and service development
  • Ability to develop effective working relationships and team working

Understanding and Participation in Clinical Governance

Essential

  • Evidence of understanding of clinical governance, Knowledge of and direct involvement in audit, Knowledge of principles of research and evidence of involvement in research

Management Training, Organisational Skills and Strategic Vision

Essential

  • Evidence of general management training and skills appropriate to the post Evidence of ability to contribute to the strategic direction of the Trust Knowledge of Organisational aspects of the NHS

Teaching and communication

Essential

  • Evidence of teaching experience and abilities appropriate to the post Ability to present effectively to an audience Ability to communicate effectively

Communication and language skills

Essential

  • Ability to communicate effectively with clinical colleagues, support staff and patients Ability to present effectively to an audience, using a variety of methods and to respond to questions

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Closing Date: 8 September 2026

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