# Specialty Doctor in Dermatology > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/specialty-doctor-in-dermatology/dfefea33-b97d-4c32-b354-e8fabdbc16f2 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/specialty-doctor-in-dermatology/dfefea33-b97d-4c32-b354-e8fabdbc16f2.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** Wigan - **Region:** North West - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Medical doctor - **Speciality:** Dermatology - **Grade:** Senior - **Salary:** £63,696 - £102,689 Per annum pro rata - **Contract type:** Fixed term: 12 months (12 months with possibility of being made permanent) - **Employment type:** Full time, Flexible working, 10 sessions per week - **Closing date:** 2026-06-19T09:00:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-08T00:02:22.312Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Lancashire/Leigh/Wrightington_Wigan_Leigh_Teaching_Hospitals_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Dermatology/Dermatology-v8053916 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8053916?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.wwl.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview The post holder will be based in the Dermatology Department based in the Prosser White Dermatology Unit at Leigh Infirmary. The postholder will actively contribute to the delivery of the Dermatology service for the acute service at Leigh Infirmary. The post holder will act as Clinical Supervisor for two GPST2 doctors training on the department and be expected to play a full part in complying with all aspects of clinical governance. A 12 month fixed term contract with the possibility of becoming permanent. ### Main duties of the job The Specialty Doctor will participate in the provision of outpatient clinics at Leigh Infirmary. Additionally to cover for the occasional brief absence of colleagues as far as is practicable in cases of occasional emergency or in unforeseen circumstances without additional remuneration.  Sick colleagues will normally be covered for short periods of absence and then only during the standard working day.  (DS 378/75 and Conditions of Service 110 (b) and (d) refer). - Generally responsible for general dermatology out-patient clinics in a consultant-led secondary care service. - Clinical Supervisor to two GPST2 doctors attached to the dermatology department, including a monthly tutorial with each trainee. - The post holder will carry out two outpatient clinics a week. The post holder would be expected to be reasonably flexible in their availability to the nurses, to provide advice, this would be reflected in the agreed job plan. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities The postholder will actively contribute to the delivery of the Dermatology service for the acute service at Leigh Infirmary. The post holder will act as Clinical Supervisor for two GPST2 doctors training on the department and be expected to play a full part in complying with all aspects of clinical governance. The Specialty Doctor will participate in the provision of outpatient clinics at Leigh Infirmary. Additionally to cover for the occasional brief absence of colleagues as far as is practicable in cases of occasional emergency or in unforeseen circumstances without additional remuneration.  Sick colleagues will normally be covered for short periods of absence and then only during the standard working day.  (DS 378/75 and Conditions of Service 110 (b) and (d) refer). - Generally responsible for general dermatology out-patient clinics in a consultant-led secondary care service. - Clinical Supervisor to two GPST2 doctors attached to the dermatology department, including a monthly tutorial with each trainee. - The post holder will carry out two outpatient clinics a week. The post holder would be expected to be reasonably flexible in their availability to the nurses, to provide advice, this would be reflected in the agreed job plan. ## Job Details The post holder will be based in the Dermatology Department based in the Prosser White Dermatology Unit at Leigh Infirmary. The postholder will actively contribute to the delivery of the Dermatology service for the acute service at Leigh Infirmary. The post holder will act as Clinical Supervisor for two GPST2 doctors training on the department and be expected to play a full part in complying with all aspects of clinical governance. A 12 month fixed term contract with the possibility of becoming permanent. ## Job Description The Specialty Doctor will participate in the provision of outpatient clinics at Leigh Infirmary. Additionally to cover for the occasional brief absence of colleagues as far as is practicable in cases of occasional emergency or in unforeseen circumstances without additional remuneration. Sick colleagues will normally be covered for short periods of absence and then only during the standard working day. (DS 378/75 and Conditions of Service 110 (b) and (d) refer). Generally responsible for general dermatology out-patient clinics in a consultant-led secondary care service. Clinical Supervisor to two GPST2 doctors attached to the dermatology department, including a monthly tutorial with each trainee. The post holder will carry out two outpatient clinics a week. The post holder would be expected to be reasonably flexible in their availability to the nurses, to provide advice, this would be reflected in the agreed job plan. ## Responsibilities The postholder will actively contribute to the delivery of the Dermatology service for the acute service at Leigh Infirmary. The post holder will act as Clinical Supervisor for two GPST2 doctors training on the department and be expected to play a full part in complying with all aspects of clinical governance. The Specialty Doctor will participate in the provision of outpatient clinics at Leigh Infirmary. Additionally to cover for the occasional brief absence of colleagues as far as is practicable in cases of occasional emergency or in unforeseen circumstances without additional remuneration. Sick colleagues will normally be covered for short periods of absence and then only during the standard working day. (DS 378/75 and Conditions of Service 110 (b) and (d) refer). Generally responsible for general dermatology out-patient clinics in a consultant-led secondary care service. Clinical Supervisor to two GPST2 doctors attached to the dermatology department, including a monthly tutorial with each trainee. The post holder will carry out two outpatient clinics a week. The post holder would be expected to be reasonably flexible in their availability to the nurses, to provide advice, this would be reflected in the agreed job plan. ## Person Specification ### Skills **Essential** - Compassionate clinician - Motivated and ambitious - Ability to cope under pressure Understanding of the NHS management structure **Desirable** - Research skills, demonstrates understanding of the principles of research. ### Knowledge **Essential** - Commitment to continuing professional development - Demonstrates a willingness to fully engage in appraisal. ### Experience **Essential** - Acute and Medical Dermatology **Desirable** - Audit and QI - Dermatology Minor Surgery - Management of dermatology patients on systemic therapies ### Qualifications **Essential** - MBChB or equivalent **Desirable** - Cardiff Diploma ## Documents - [what wwl can offer you (pdf, 42.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2701) - [jd specialty doctor in dermatology (pdf, 264.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10343638) - [ps specialty doctor in dermatology (pdf, 217.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10343639) - [applying for nhs vacancies guidance (pdf, 241.2kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2884) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.