Job requirements
Essential
5 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Clinical governance
Evidence of involvement in Audit/QI/Governance processes
- Skills and experience
Wide knowledge and experience in Dermatology
- Qualifications and training
Full GMC Registration
- Qualifications and training
Minimum of English Level 2 (GCSE grade C or equivalent), ILETS, or graduate of a UK Medical School
- Qualifications and training
CCT/CESR Specialist Registration or will obtain within 6 months of interview
Desirable
8 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Skills and experience
MD or PhD
- Skills and experience
MRCP (UK) or equivalent
- Skills and experience
Experience of teaching
- Skills and experience
Working within the NHS
- Qualifications and training
Advanced skin grafts and flaps
- Qualifications and training
Surgical experience
- Qualifications and training
Skin Surgery
- Qualifications and training
Paediatric experience
Job overview
This is a 10 PA’s Consultant Dermatology post with activity based mainly at the Friends Dermatology Centre within the Kent and Canterbury Hospital (KCH) in Canterbury, but will also include a requirement to occasionally work Trustwide.
East Kent has a highly regarded, active, established surgical and Mohs micrographic surgery service that has been developed over many years with leading UK dermatologic surgeons at the helm. An energetic and enthusiastic colleague with an interest in Skin cancer, paediatrics, general dermatology clinic with and occasional Skin surgery.
Main duties of the job
The general responsibilities of the post will be those expected of a senior clinical employee of the Trust.
These include:
- Provision of a first-class clinical service
- Effective leadership to all staff involved in supporting the service
- Conducting clinical practice in accordance with the highest ethical standards
- Co-operation with and maintenance of confidentiality over business plans and developmentstrategies within the Trust
- Support for other clinical specialties and contribution to postgraduate teaching
The appointee will be expected to deliver a service covering all aspects of dermatology, but a special interest to complement those of the existing consultants would be encouraged.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please review the Supporting Documents section to access the full Job Description and Person Specification. If you have further queries please do not hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details at the top the page.
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Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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This advert is for Consultant Dermatologist with East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust in Canterbury, England. It is listed as a Consultant Medical doctor Dermatology role. The advertised salary is £113,565 - £150,569 Per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 08 Oct 2026.
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