Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Specialist Grade - Dermatology
The closing date is 24 November 2026

Job summary
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).

Main duties of the job
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.
Participate in weekly skin cancer MDT meetings.

About us
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.

We understand that AI can be a useful tool when completing your application. However, we are seeing an increasing over-reliance of AI tools, which can negatively affect your application as it reduces a candidate's individuality, and makes it difficult for us to gain a clear and authentic understanding of your experience, skills, and in turn your suitability for the role. All submissions must be truthful and if you do use AI, it should only be used to enhance your application and not create your supporting statement in its entirety. Your supporting statement should be in your own words and must accurately reflect your personal experience and achievements. Where we have concerns that AI has been used to generate content that misrepresents your experience and suitability for the role, we may withdraw your application.

Details
Date posted: 10 November 2026
Pay scheme: Other
Salary: £104,401 to £115,341 a year
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 405-MD2674DERM
Job locations: Dorset County Hospital, Williams Ave, Dorchester, DT1 2JY

Job responsibilities

• Work closely with and help supervise the multi-professional group within the Dermatology department.
• 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.
• The post holder will be expected to follow all hospital and departmental policies including Health & Safety, Cross Infection, Safeguarding Adults and Safeguarding Children.
• The post holder will be expected to take part in departmental team meetings and discuss and contribute (where appropriate) to service developments.

Person Specification
Education, Qualifications & Training
Essential: Full GMC Registration Dermatology specialist qualification (UK or equivalent)
Desirable: Qualification / previous training in surgery, internal medicine or paediatrics

Experience & Knowledge
Essential:

• 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
• A minimum of 12 years' medical work (either continuous period or in aggregate) since obtaining a primary medical qualification, of which a minimum of six years should have been in a relevant specialty

Current Skills, Abilities & Knowledge
Essential:

• 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

Team Working and Service Development
Essential:

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

Understanding and Participation in Clinical Governance
Essential:

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

Management Training, Organisational Skills and Strategic Vision
Essential:

• 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

Teaching and communication
Essential:

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

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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.

Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see the NHS Careers website.

Employer details
Employer name: Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Dorset County Hospital, Williams Ave, Dorchester, DT1 2JY, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.dchft.nhs.uk/working-for-us/

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Care Group Manager, Jon Fox, Jon.Fox5@nhs.net, 01305254087

Supporting documents
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