Specialty Doctor in Dermatology

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The closing date is 20 January 2026

We are looking to recruit a Specialty Doctor to join our forward thinking and friendly Dermatology team on a 6‑month contract, based at our Chorley & South Ribble District Hospital (CDH) site.

Provision of a specialised Dermatology Service to the local population supported by experienced Medical, Specialist Nurse, and Nursing colleagues and of a comprehensive service utilising our full range of diagnostic and therapeutic facilities and as much of the service locally as possible, minimising inconvenience to patients and ensuring ease of access.

The Dermatology Unit has excellent links with the Plastic Surgery Department, situated within the Trust and is the hub of the Lancashire Cancer Network and is the central base for local Plastic surgeons, with whom Dermatology has developed close working relationships with and hosts the specialist skin MDT meeting.

Please note that the job plan in the job description is a sample, the specifics of which will be required to meet the needs of the service but can be discussed and negotiated with the candidate.

The post will be to commence from Jan 2026.

You would provide direct care to patients; contribute where appropriate to multi-disciplinary teams and take part in the co-ordination of care for patients within CDH and RPH as well taking an active role, in conjunction with colleagues, in the planning, development and delivery of the Dermatology Service for the Directorate.

You would assume a continuous commitment for the care of patients, even if employed less than full‑time, and ensure that adequate arrangements are made for leave and off duty periods and promote high professional standards of clinical care for patients, both through direct patient care and by the maintenance of continuing professional development and continue to maintain links with General Practitioners operating in the area, as well as contributing to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching.

The Dermatology department diagnoses and treats the whole range of inflammatory skin conditions and skin cancers in adults, as well as providing guidance for in-patients with Dermatology conditions. We provide a specialised Dermatology service to the local population supported by experienced medical, specialist nurse, and nursing colleagues. Our comprehensive service also utilises our full range of diagnostic and therapeutic facilities.

LTHTR comprises Royal Preston Hospital (RPH) and Chorley District Hospital (CDH).

The post is based in the purpose-built Dermatology Outpatient and Treatment Centre, at Chorley District Hospital, where all Dermatology clinics are held.

Ward referrals are at both sites.

The weekly Regional Specialist Skin MDT is on Teams.

Please refer to the attached Job description, Person specification and Specialty/ Trust Brochure for further details on:

• What we can offer
• Job Plan/On-call Requirements
• The Team

• Full GMC Registration and Licence to Practice
• MBBS or equivalent
• Higher Medical Degree (MD or MSc) or ChM
• Willing to work towards a CESR
• MRCP or non-UK equivalent
• CCST or equivalent Inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register or eligible for entry within 6 months of interview

• Commitment to attending Clinical Supervisor Training Course within the first 6 months of starting the post
• Trained Clinical Supervisor

• Evidence of Clinical Leadership
• Evidence of commitment to audit and improving clinical practice/service development
• Management course/ certification

• Evidence of interest in personal development e.g. through research and/or publications
• Evidence of peer reviewed publications

• Commitment to working as part of a clinical team
• Teaching skills for both medical and paramedical disciplines

• Meets professional health requirements in line with GMC Standards/ Good Medical Practice

• Proven effective communication skills (with examples)
• Good organisation skills (with examples).
• Works well within a multidisciplinary environment.
• Resident within 30 minutes travel time to Chorley/Preston.
• Car owner/driver

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

£61,542 to £99,216 a year, per annum, pro rata based on 6-month contract