Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Dermatology Associate Specialist

The closing date is 28 August 2025

Job summary

The Dermatology Department provides a comprehensive range of Dermatology services for our patients. The Department is staffed by two full time consultant Dermatologists, a Locum Consultant, and Specialist Registrar, however we are filling roles presently for 1 further consultant and an Associate Specialist doctor. We also have 1-2 CT 2 doctors and one Clinical Assistants. Successful candidates will have built-in sessions to attend monthly Clinical meetings at Leicester.

The department has an integrated Consultant and Nurse-led Dermatology Unit, providing improved facilities on one site. There are no dedicated dermatology beds but we provide support to patients admitted under the medical teams via a thorough digital referral systems with images.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will complement and support the existing Consultant Dermatologists, medical and nursing staff for the population of North Northamptonshire.

The appointed candidate will be able to work with a distant supervision, and to support the existing dermatology team to provide general dermatological services to Kettering General Hospital NHS Trust. This includes carrying out outpatient clinics, supporting trainee doctors in the department and nursing staff and providing ward cover via telemedicine referral system. There is no commitment to the on-call general medical services. There will be an opportunity to develop advice and Guidance skills and telemedicine clinics.

The Trust aspires to become a DGH (+) and this involves the teaching of medical students (currently from Leicester). The job plan reflects the emphasis that the Trust places on education, both of undergraduates and postgraduates and the successful candidate would be required to take an active part in education.

About us

Please submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close adverts once we have received sufficient applications

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is on an exciting journey with all of our divisions committed to doing things better, with more efficiency as we update, modernise, and advance. We have also entered a Group Model with neighbouring Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust and become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire (UHN). As part of this collaborative approach, there may be a requirement for you to work across both the Kettering and Northampton hospital sites, depending on the needs of the service.

Our Excellence Values

  • Compassion
  • Accountability
  • Respect
  • Integrity
  • Courage

We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across UHN and help to unleash everyone's full potential.

UHN encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups. We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative.

We recognise the valuable contribution that the Armed Forces community make to our organisation. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and achieved Silver Award under the Armed Forces Employer Recognition Scheme.

We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds. This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for UHN.

Details

Date posted

15 August 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£58,859 to £96,888 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

264-7396222-MED

Job locations

Kettering General Hospital

Rothwell Road

Kettering

NN16 8UZ


Job description

Job responsibilities

Provisional Timetable (Subject to Change)

Day

Morning (am)

Afternoon (pm)

Monday

General Dermatology Clinic

Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) Meeting and Skin Cancer Administration

Tuesday

Two Week Wait (2WW) Clinic

Telephone Clinic

Wednesday

Clinic

Operating List

Thursday

SPA (Supporting Professional Activities)

Administration

Friday

Hot Clinic

SPA / Referrals

Job description

Job responsibilities

Provisional Timetable (Subject to Change)

Day

Morning (am)

Afternoon (pm)

Monday

General Dermatology Clinic

Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) Meeting and Skin Cancer Administration

Tuesday

Two Week Wait (2WW) Clinic

Telephone Clinic

Wednesday

Clinic

Operating List

Thursday

SPA (Supporting Professional Activities)

Administration

Friday

Hot Clinic

SPA / Referrals

Person Specification

Qualifications/Experience

Essential

  • Relevant specialty degree qualification
  • MRCP + SCE (Derm)
  • 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 in the Specialty Doctor and/or closed SAS grades. Equivalent 6 years' experience in a relevant specialty from other medical grades including from overseas may also be accepted
  • Experience in Dermatology in the UK

Desirable

  • MD, PhD or other higher degree
  • Research projects relating to speciality
  • Dedication to Clinical Dermatology
Person Specification

Qualifications/Experience

Essential

  • Relevant specialty degree qualification
  • MRCP + SCE (Derm)
  • 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 in the Specialty Doctor and/or closed SAS grades. Equivalent 6 years' experience in a relevant specialty from other medical grades including from overseas may also be accepted
  • Experience in Dermatology in the UK

Desirable

  • MD, PhD or other higher degree
  • Research projects relating to speciality
  • Dedication to Clinical Dermatology

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

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Kettering General Hospital

Rothwell Road

Kettering

NN16 8UZ


Employer's website

https://www.kgh.nhs.uk/working-for-us (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Kettering General Hospital

Rothwell Road

Kettering

NN16 8UZ


Employer's website

https://www.kgh.nhs.uk/working-for-us (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Clinical Lead Dermatology

Dr Olivia Stevenson

oliviastevenson@nhs.net

01536492600

Details

Date posted

15 August 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£58,859 to £96,888 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

264-7396222-MED

Job locations

Kettering General Hospital

Rothwell Road

Kettering

NN16 8UZ


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