University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Specialty Doctor in Dermatology

The closing date is 04 January 2026

Job summary

The appointees will be expected to play a full role in the delivery of the Dermatology service for both in-patient and out-patient activity and lead continued development and Quality Improvement.

Participation in the general medical on call rota is not required.

All Specialty doctors are required to have a job plan setting out their main duties and responsibilities including a work programme specifying their weekly timetable.The job plan will have both fixed and flexible sessions.

The Trust is seeking to implement changes which will provide appropriate and timely care for all our patients. As the service develops the Trust will extend the working week for all staff. This may lead to job plans which involve three session days and weekend working.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for 1 full time and 1 part-time Dermatology Specialty Doctors to work alongside the senior team of 7 Consultants and 5 Associate Specialist/Specialist doctors todeliver services such as Skin cancer MDT, advanced Dermatological surgery, medical dermatology and MOHS surgery for Dorset.

Therefore we are looking for the following skills:

  • Good communication, interpersonal and organisational skills.
  • Ability to prioritise workload & use initiative
  • Ability to know own limitations & when to seek advice
  • Meet the requirements of the GMC's Good Medical Practice
  • Can demonstrate successful completion of foundation competencies
  • A minimum of 1 years' experience in NHS
  • Approachable manner
  • Flexible attitude
  • Ability to work effectively inmultidisciplinary team
  • Eligibility or valid/relevant GMC Registration
  • Basic Medical Qualification
  • Completion of foundation training
  • MRCP or equivalent
  • Full GMC Registration with Licence to Practice
  • Able to speak English as necessary for the role

About us

UHD are investing, developing and transforming Trust services in line with the New Hospital Programme. As part of this, some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or permanently. Recruiting Managers will be happy to answer any service-specific questions at interview.

If a role or service relocates as part of a planned move, excess mileage will not be reimbursed. Travel from home to the new work base will be classed as a normal commute. Any other changes will be managed under Trust or national terms and conditions.

UHD has active networks including Women's, BAME, Pride, EU, Pro Ability, and Armed Forces. We support Disability Confident and Armed Forces Covenant interview schemes.

As part of our commitment to delivering high-quality care across seven days, this post may involve participation in an out-of-hours rota, including evenings, weekends, and/or bank holidays, in accordance with service needs. Any work undertaken outside standard hours/PA's will attract remuneration in line with the respective NHS Medical and Dental Terms and Conditions of Service

AI tools may be used, but applications must honestly reflect your own skills and experience. Integrity is key to our recruitment process

Details

Date posted

15 December 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Specialty Doctor

Salary

£61,542 to £99,216 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

153-M3778

Job locations

UHD - Poole Hospital

Longfleet Road

Poole

BH15 2JB


Job description

Job responsibilities

To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.

We do reserve the right to close this advertising if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.

We do reserve the right to close this advertising if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Has at least 1 years' NHS Experience

Other

Essential

  • Full GMC Registration with Licence to Practice
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Has at least 1 years' NHS Experience

Other

Essential

  • Full GMC Registration with Licence to Practice

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 (Opens in a new tab).

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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

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 (Opens in a new tab).

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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

UHD - Poole Hospital

Longfleet Road

Poole

BH15 2JB


Employer's website

https://www.uhd.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

UHD - Poole Hospital

Longfleet Road

Poole

BH15 2JB


Employer's website

https://www.uhd.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Consultant Dermatologist

Dr Pooja Tanna

pooja.tanna@nhs.net

03000198148

Details

Date posted

15 December 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Specialty Doctor

Salary

£61,542 to £99,216 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

153-M3778

Job locations

UHD - Poole Hospital

Longfleet Road

Poole

BH15 2JB


Supporting documents

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