Specialist Doctor in Dermatology

Specialist Doctor in Dermatology

Closing date: 24 February 2026

The successful applicant will support the existing dermatology team in providing a Dermatology inpatient and outpatient service (see further detail on Roles and Responsibilities below).

The Dermatology service for the population of West Dorset is based at Dorset County Hospital. A weekly high volume fast track skin lesion clinic is provided at the outpatient assessment centre, South Walks House, also in Dorchester. A monthly dermatology clinic is provided at Blandford Community hospital, with possibility of expanding Community provision. The workload in 2023/24 was 4599 new patients and 4399 follow-ups.

The successful candidate will support the existing Dermatology team in providing a Dermatology inpatient and outpatient service, Dermatology opinions for inpatient referrals, Virtual triage and Electronic Advice & Guidance (Teledermatology services) to GPs. They will work independently following allocation of patients by the Consultant Dermatologist team. They will participate in weekly skin cancer MDT meetings. They will work closely with and help supervise the multi-professional group within the Dermatology department.

They will also participate in supervision and training of other healthcare professionals, including GPs with Extended Roles in West Dorset, according to local agreement between Dorset County Hospital, commissioners and other providers.

At DCHFT, we pride ourselves on the care we provide for our patients, and on the culture, we are creating for our staff. We work hard to create a fair, inclusive environment for our staff. Our Mission is to provide outstanding care for people in ways which matter to them, and our vision is Dorset County Hospital, working with our health and social care partners, will be at the heart of improving the well-being of our communities.

We are a Trust that celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people in all under-represented groups.

Please refer to the detailed job description and person specification attached. Please contact us to discuss further.

• Full GMC Registration and Dermatology specialist qualification (UK or equivalent)
• Qualification / previous training in surgery, internal medicine or paediatrics

• At least 4 years supervised training in a Dermatology Specialist Registrar UK training programme or overseas equivalent
• Experience demonstrating ability to cope with demands of working independently in a District General Hospital

• Willingness and ability to fulfil the general service elements of the job description
• Evidence of the clinical skills required to fulfil the specialty elements of the job description

• Evidence of leadership, quality improvement, service development
• Evidence of team working and multidisciplinary working

• Understanding of clinical governance
• Knowledge of, and direct involvement in audit
• Knowledge of principles of research, evidence of involvement in research

• Evidence of management training and skills appropriate for the post
• Evidence of ability to contribute to the strategic direction of the Trust
• Knowledge of organisational aspects of the NHS

• Evidence of education and teaching experience and abilities appropriate to the post.
• Ability to present effectively to an audience
• Ability to communicate effectively

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.