Job details
- Job reference: 254605
- Salary: Specialty Doctor - 2022 (£64,158 - £99,975)
- Job closing date: 08/09/2026
- Job Type: Medical and Dental
- Location: NHS Forth Valley Sites
- Employment type: Permanent
- Hours Per Week: 40
- Job posted date: 25/08/2026
- Employer (NHS Board): NHS Forth Valley
- Department: Dermatology
Specialty Doctor in Dermatology
Permanent
Full Time 1 WTE
Salary Scale - £64,158 - £99,975 per annum
Looking for a new and exciting challenge? Then think about working in NHS Forth Valley in the heart of Scotland.
NHS Forth Valley seeks to appoint a Specialty Doctor in Dermatology in Forth Valley with the post divided between Forth Valley Royal Hospital and Stirling Community Hospital. The successful candidate will join the regional Dermatology team of 5.2 wte Consultants and will share responsibility for providing and developing an excellent and comprehensive clinical service in Forth Valley.
NHS Forth Valley provides acute services for a population of approximately 310,000 people in Central Scotland. Acute services, emergency and complex care, and planned services are provided for at Forth Valley Royal Hospital (FVRH)
You can look forward to a warm welcome and strong support from colleagues. Our hospital is situated in the heart of Scotland, nestled against the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park, and close to vibrant towns that are richly endowed with excellent cultural and sporting facilities, offering good transport links to Edinburgh and Glasgow.
Applicants will be expected to have broad Dermatology training.
To apply for this post, please visit the job posting on the NHS Scotland Job Train website.. Applicants should have full GMC registration and a licence to practise and a minimum of 4 years’ post registration experience, at least two of which will be in Dermatology at Specialist Trainee level or equivalent. Applicants are required to have evidence of recent continued academic and professional development. Excellent, communication, listening and organisational skills are essential..
Applicants are encouraged to visit the Dermatology department and meet key staff. Informal enquiries should be directed by telephone to Dr Colin Morton, Lead Consultant Dermatologist on 01786 434096
Please quote reference number 254605 on all correspondence.
Please note the following dates:
Closing Date: 8th September 2026
Interview Date: To be confirmed
Person specification
Other
Essential
- Ability to work flexibly according to the needs of the service, and contribute to team and skills development.
- Willing to travel as required by the duties of the post.
Academic
Essential
- Participation in research or clinical audit to improve clinical care.
- Participation in departmental teaching
Desirable
- Formal research training; demonstrated ability to design a research or audit project
- Formal training in teaching methods; demonstrated ability in teaching / training.
Experience
Essential
- A broad training in General Medicine and a comprehensive training in General Dermatology and its sub-specialties
- Minimum of 4 years post registration work with at least two of which will be in a training/Service Dermatology appointment (or equivalent of 2 years full time)
Desirable
- Evidence of practising at an appropriate level of autonomy in an established UK Dermatology unit or its equivalent
- Additional skills in cutaneous allergy and paediatric dermatology would be welcomed
Management
Essential
- Understanding of management issues including medical discipline; clinical governance, service planning and willingness to contribute to the activity of the NHS in Forth Valley.
- Understanding of the challenges faced by NHS Scotland and how these are being addressed in NHS Forth Valley
- Understanding of Patient Safety and Quality Improvement
Desirable
- Demonstrated ability to manage e.g. project work; mentoring junior staff
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration, with licence to practise
Desirable
- Higher degree e.g. MSc, MD or PhD higher degree
- MBA or other relevant diplomas
- Fellowship of the Royal College of Physicians
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Willing to work unsupervised and make decisions
- Good written and oral communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to manage time effectively
- Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team
- Demonstrated ability to work unsupervised and make decisions
- High level of competence in the clinical aspects of Dermatology and evidence of an ability to develop new skills and train colleagues as appropriate.
- Good information technology and administrative skills.
Desirable
- Demonstrated ability to lead a multi-disciplinary team
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively e.g. report writing; thesis
- Appropriate sub specialty interest and knowledge.
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This advert is for Specialty Doctor in Dermatology with NHS Forth Valley in NHS Forth Valley Sites, GB. It is listed as a Senior Medical doctor Dermatology role. The advertised salary is £64,158 - £99,975. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 08 Sep 2026.
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