The appointee will be expected to play a full role in the delivery of the Dermatology service for both in-patient and out-patient activity and lead continued development and Quality Improvement.
Participation in the general medical on call rota is not required.
All Specialty doctors are required to have a job plan setting out their main duties and responsibilities including a work programme specifying their weekly timetable. The job plan will have both fixed and flexible sessions.
The Trust is seeking to implement changes which will provide appropriate and timely care for all our patients. As the service develops the Trust will extend the working week for all staff. This may lead to job plans which involve three session days and weekend working.
We are looking for 1 full time Dermatology Specialty Doctor to work alongside the senior team of 7 Consultants and 5 Associate Specialist/Specialist doctors to deliver services such as Skin cancer MDT, advanced Dermatological surgery, medical dermatology and MOHS surgery for Dorset.
Therefore we are looking for the following skills:
Good communication, interpersonal and organisational skills.
Ability to prioritise workload & use initiative
Ability to know own limitations & when to seek advice
Meet the requirements of the GMC’s Good Medical Practice
Can demonstrate successful completion of foundation competencies
A minimum of 1 years’ experience in NHS
Approachable manner
Flexible attitude
Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary team
Eligibility or valid/relevant GMC Registration
Basic Medical Qualification
Completion of foundation training
MRCP or equivalent
Full GMC Registration with Licence to Practice
Able to speak English as necessary for the role
UHD are investing, developing and transforming Trust services in line with the New Hospital Programme. As part of this, some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or permanently. Recruiting Managers will be happy to answer any service-specific questions at interview.
If a role or service relocates as part of a planned move, excess mileage will not be reimbursed. Travel from home to the new work base will be classed as a normal commute. Any other changes will be managed under Trust or national terms and conditions.
UHD has active networks including Women’s, BAME, Pride, EU, Pro Ability, and Armed Forces. We support Disability Confident and Armed Forces Covenant interview schemes.
AI tools may be used, but applications must honestly reflect your own skills and experience. Integrity is key to our recruitment process.
For UHD employees, this fixed-term post will be offered as a secondment in line with the Trust’s Secondment Policy. Please speak with your line manager before applying.
As part of our commitment to delivering high-quality care across seven days, this post may involve participation in an out-of-hours rota, including evenings, weekends, and/or bank holidays, in accordance with service needs. Any work undertaken outside standard hours/PA’s will attract remuneration in line with the respective NHS Medical and Dental Terms and Conditions of Service.
Please see Job Description and Person Specification for more information regarding and main responsibilties of the post.
