Job requirements
Requirements from the employer’s person specification. These describe the role, not your personal match.
Essential
13 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Experience and Knowledge
At least 4 years supervised training in a Dermatology Specialist Registrar training programme or equivalent
- Experience and Knowledge
Experience demonstrating potential ability to cope with the demands of a District General Hospital-based Consultant
- Teaching and communication
Evidence of teaching experience and abilities appropriate to the post Ability to present effectively to an audience Ability to communicate effectively
- Current Skills and Abilities
Willingness and ability to fulfil the general service elements of the job description
- Current Skills and Abilities
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
- Communication and language skills
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
- Team Working and Service Development
Evidence of leadership and service development
- Team Working and Service Development
Ability to develop effective working relationships and team working
- Education, Qualifications and Training
Full GMC Registration
- Education, Qualifications and Training
Entry on the GMC Specialist Register for Dermatology via; • CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview Portfolio pathway (previously referred to as CESR)
- Education, Qualifications and Training
An appropriate higher surgical/medical qualification
- Understanding and Participation in Clinical Governance
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
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
Desirable
Not listed in the available specification.
Job overview
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.
This role will be eligible to receive a Warm Welcome payment of £5000 as a thank you for bringing your expertise and knowledge to our Trust in addition to the usual relocation expenses.
If you have been referred to this role by a current DCHFT employee (and you currently reside outside of Dorset) your friend can also receive a referral payment – make sure to include this at the start of your supporting information and include your friend's full name. For more information, please see document attached and please email melanie.nutt1@nhs.net
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
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Participate in supervision and training of other healthcare professionals, including GPs with Extended Roles in West Dorset, according to local agreement between Dorset County Hospital, commissioners and other providers
Actively participate in the teaching programme for undergraduate and postgraduate medical staff
Contribute to Clinical Governance and Audit
A determination to be the successful lead provider of a range of appropriate services to the local community.
Develop specialist services.
Potential research opportunities
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 Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust in Dorchester, 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 Sep 2026.
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