Job summary
An exciting opportunity to work within a busy, friendly and dynamic dermatology department based over two hospital sites, Royal Blackburn Hospital and Burnley General Hospital has become available.

We are also fortunate to have a large number of highly skilled nurses and a clinical Pharmacist. At this time, there is 1 advanced clinical practitioner in the department and we are hoping to expand this workforce and recruit a nurse consultant as well. The advanced clinical practitioner undertakes skin cancer and operates independent clinics, e.g 2ww and skin cancer surveillance clinics.

Additionally, the department is very resourceful and our department sister and other senior nurses are trained and work as non-medical prescribers and some of them also have regular surgical lists in the department.

The department is proud to continue to offer outpatient intensive topical treatments in a dedicated Dermatology Treatment Room and this initiative has continued to reduce the number of hospital admissions required for patients with significant and very burdensome skin disease. The department also offers other nurse led activities including eczema education clinics, phototherapy assessment clinics and subsequent phototherapy as well as patch testing.

Main duties of the job
The Dermatology service at ELHT is progressive and forward thinking and this post presents an exciting opportunity to join a cohesive team of enthusiastic Dermatology professionals who are supported by high quality colleagues in the wider multi-disciplinary team.

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust is an integrated care organisation formed by the merger of hospital and community services in East Lancashire. We provide a broad range of acute and community services to the local population in addition to some specialist services to a wider population. We are a clinically led, managerially supported organisation.

About us
Established in 2003 East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust (ELHT) is a large integrated health care organisation providing high quality acute secondary healthcare for the people of East Lancashire and Blackburn with Darwen.

Our vision is to be widely recognised for providing safe, personal and effective care. We currently provide high quality services and treat over 700,000 patients a year from the most serious of emergencies to planned operations and procedures. We employ over 9,000 staff, many of whom are internationally renowned and have won awards for their work and achievements.

A satisfactory medical examination is a condition of employment for Medical and Dental staff in the NHS.

Candidates are requested to note that any person recommended for appointment in connection with this post will be referred to the DBS (Disclosure & Barring System) for their clearance.

We are a highly motivated and cohesive team dedicated to providing an excellent service for our patients. The programme of support for each individual doctor will be flexible depending on his/her particular needs and experience.

We have a strong emphasis on training and have a strong commitment to support, mentorship and development of all of our staff and have regular multidisciplinary meetings.

Details
Date posted: 27 October 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Consultant
Salary: £113,565 to £150,569 a year per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
Reference number: 435-MQ152-26
Closing date: 24 November 2026

Job responsibilities

• Conduct outpatient clinics in medical and general dermatology
• Conduct minor operative procedures lists
• Collaborate with Primary care and other specialists for patient referrals and skin cancer prevention
• Participate in weekly multidisciplinary team meetings focussed on skin cancer
• Provide mentorship and support for nursing staff within the dermatology department

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further information.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Primary Medical Degree
• Full registration with the GMC and a licence to practice
• MRCP

Training & Experience
Essential

• Completed General Medical Training
• Specialist training in Dermatology

Administration
Essential

• Experience in day-to-day activities of a busy dermatology department/teaching hospital
• Able to demonstrate some leadership skills within a multidisciplinary setting

Desirable

• Familiar with current NHS structure and recent changes

Audit, QI & Research
Essential

• Good understanding of principles of medical audit and quality improvement
• Experience of conducting or supporting clinical research

Desirable

• Recent experience in one or more dermatology projects
• Publications in dermatology, e.g. case reports

Personal skills
Essential

• Effective communication skills with a variety of healthcare professionals/others
• Professional attitude and manner. Reliable and punctual

Desirable

• Familiarity with information technology and other related skills

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.

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. Further information is available on the UK Visas and Immigration website.

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

Employer details
Employer name: East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust
Address: Haslingden Road, Blackburn, BB2 3HH
Contact: Bhupinder Kaur, Clinical Lead in Dermatology, Bhupinder.Kaur@elht.nhs.uk, 01254735281

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