Job summary
We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Specialty Doctor to join our friendly and supportive Dermatology team at North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust.

This is an exciting opportunity to work within a well-established service delivering high-quality dermatology care across North Cumbria. The successful candidate will be based primarily at Hilltop Heights, Carlisle, with cross-site working across Cumberland Infirmary, West Cumberland Hospital and community locations as required.

The post offers a varied clinical workload, including general and specialist dermatology clinics, skin cancer services, biologics, phototherapy, patch testing, minor operative procedures, advice and guidance, and inpatient referrals. The successful applicant will work closely with Consultant Dermatologists and the wider multidisciplinary team, contributing to service development, teaching, audit and quality improvement activities.

This role would suit a doctor looking to further develop their dermatology experience within a supportive department committed to high-quality patient care and professional development.

We welcome applications from doctors with an enthusiasm for Dermatology and can offer excellent opportunities for professional development, including support for those wishing to pursue CESR/Portfolio Pathway accreditation where appropriate.

Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will:

• Provide high-quality care for patients with a wide range of dermatological conditions.
• Undertake general and specialist dermatology outpatient clinics.
• Support skin cancer pathways, including urgent suspected cancer referrals.
• Participate in biologics, phototherapy and patch testing services.
• Undertake minor dermatological procedures appropriate to experience and competence.
• Provide advice and guidance to primary care colleagues.
• Review and manage inpatient dermatology referrals across the Trust.
• Work collaboratively with Consultants, specialist nurses and the wider multidisciplinary team.
• Contribute to service development, clinical governance, audit and quality improvement activities.
• Participate in teaching and training of medical and non-medical colleagues.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and correspondence.

This is a non-resident post with no formal on-call commitment.

About us
At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding healthcare services to the population of North Cumbria. The Trust is committed to creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout our county.

Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of 'safe, high quality care every time':

• Being a clinically led organisation
• Quality and safety at the heart of our Trust
• A positive patient experience every time
• A great place to work
• Managing our money well

As an organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.

Across the North East and North Cumbria we are working together to deliver our ambition to be the greenest region in England by 2030. All staff are expected to support sustainability.

Details
Closing date: 30 November 2026
Salary: £63,696 to £102,689 a year per annum
Contract: Fixed term, 12 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Grade: Specialty Doctor
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Reference number: 262-A-26-8381916

Benefits

• 27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years
• Flexible working Scheme
• NHS Discounts*
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work*
• Excellent opportunities for development*
• Competitive NHS Pension scheme
• Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems

*Subject to eligibility

Person specification
Essential: MBBS or recognised equivalent; Full GMC Registration; at least four years' full-time postgraduate training, at least two in a relevant specialty training programme or as a fixed term specialty trainee, or equivalent experience and competencies; evidence of participation in audit; willing and able to work with colleagues in management, nursing and other specialties; familiar with clinical governance; strong communication, interpersonal, resilience, thoroughness and teamwork skills.
Desirable: MRCP; teaching of junior medical and nursing staff; training in evidence based medicine; evidence of CPD and appraisal/revalidation; experience in the NHS; academic training with research publication; experience in clinical governance; pre-employment health screening.

Important information
Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information. If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered. Candidates shortlisted for interview will be asked via email to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time, usually within 2 weeks of the closing date.

Disclosure and Barring Service: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate through salary deduction: Standard Check £27.40 or Enhanced Check £55.40, deducted over a 4 month period or as a one-off payment.

Sponsorship: Due to changes in UK immigration policy, individuals requiring a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or the occupation is not on the Immigration Salary List. Applicants must check their eligibility before applying.

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