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Consultant Dermatologist with a specialist interest in Medical Dermatology
University Hospital Bristol NHS foundation Trust wishes to appoint a Consultant Dermatologist in the Bristol Royal Infirmary (BRI). The post will involve working alongside our existing highly motivated team of Dermatologists and have a specialist interest in medical dermatology, and who deliver care to the population of Bristol and the surrounding area.
The post holder will be based at the Bristol Dermatology Centre in the BRI. The Department is looking to recruit a consultant whose schedule will include set days working from the dermatology centre to support the clinical workforce, resident doctors and large specialist nurse teams. Candidates wanting to work LTFT are also encouraged to apply. Please refer to the job description for more information.
Main duties of the job
Our current team of dermatologists includes Consultants, Associate Specialist, supported by speciality resident doctors and clinical fellows and GP trainee. The Bristol Dermatology Department is a large teaching hospital providing a full range of dermatology services for the local population as well as a regional service in paediatric, phototherapy, contact dermatitis, skin lymphoma and nail disease. As part of an undergraduate and postgraduate teaching trust, we are one of the regional training centres for dermatology.
The Bristol Dermatology Centre is a self-contained facility including a phototherapy suite, contact dermatitis suite, treatment area, skin surgery day case theatres, administration and consultant offices. The Dermatology Department provides a full range of services to the local population of Bristol and adjacent areas.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification for further details of this position.
Unless there are exceptional circumstances the interview will be face-to-face.
Interview is scheduled for 15th July
Person specification
Other
Essential
- Demonstrates the 4 Trust values
- Meets professional health requirements
- Willingness to travel to and work in other sites necessitated by the role.
Research
Essential
- Knowledge of the principles involved in research
- Evidence of involvement in research
- Evidence of peer review research papers
Desirable
- Ability to increase the academic profile of the department
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in dermatology
- Able to take responsibility for delivering service without direct supervision
Desirable
- Evidence of a special interest and expertise that complements those of other consultants in the department and is consistent with the Trust’s service strategy
Teaching and Training
Essential
- Experience of teaching medical students.
- Experience of supervising trainees
- Knowledge of teaching to a multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- Formal teaching qualification
Management & Leadership
Essential
- Evidence of management training and evidence of learning from it
- Ability to organise efficient and smooth running of a specialist service
- Ability to cope with and effectively organise the workload of a consultant
- Ability to practice independently as a consultant
- Ability to take on responsibility and show evidence of leadership
- Ability to work under pressure and cope with setbacks
Desirable
- Demonstration of knowledge of NHS management structures
- Management experience
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Fully registered with GMC
- Certification of completion of specialist training (CCT) (or equivalent
- OR Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR) at the point of interview
- Candidates can be within 6 months of gaining CCT at the date of interview. Please note this does not apply to CESR applications
- Must be on the GMC’s Specialist Register for Dermatology to start Consultant appointment
Desirable
- Higher academic qualification e.g. MD, PhD or equivalent
Clinical Governance and Audit
Essential
- Understanding of clinical governance and the individual responsibilities it implies
- Knowledge of the principles of clinical audit and evidence of participation
- Positive approach to evidence based practice
- Participation in continuing professional development (CPD) scheme and, where relevant, evidence of participation
Clinical Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Up to date knowledge and experience of dermatology.
- Knowledge of NHS priorities with reference to dermatology
Desirable
- Broad range of IT skills
Any other Personal Abilities and Aptitudes
Essential
- Ability to adapt and respond to changing circumstances
- Awareness of personal limitations
Desirable
- Ability to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels
Interpersonal, communication & team working skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, clinical colleagues, support staff and other colleagues.
- Good knowledge of, and ability to use, spoken and written English
- Ability to present effectively to an audience, using a variety of methods, and to respond to questions and queries
- Ability to develop effective working relationships on an individual and multi-professional basis with all levels of staff both within and across divisions
- Ability to be a flexible team member
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This advert is for Dermatology Consultant (Medical) with University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust in Bristol, South West, England. It is listed as a Consultant Medical doctor Dermatology role. The advertised salary is £113,565 - £150,569 pa pro rata. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 24 Jun 2026.
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