Job summary
Join Our Dermatology Dream Team at East Sussex Healthcare!
Consultant Dermatologist - Full Time
Are you looking to take the next big step in your Dermatology career? East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust is excited to welcome an enthusiastic, forward-thinking Consultant Dermatologist to our thriving service.
You'll join a well-established, friendly, and highly skilled multidisciplinary team, including experienced Consultants, Specialist Nurses, Trust Doctors, and GPs with an extended role in Dermatology. Together, we deliver high-quality, patient-centred care across the full spectrum of dermatological conditions.
This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a dynamic service, shape future developments, and play a key role in delivering outstanding care to our local community.
Main duties of the job
What You'll Be Doing
In this Consultant Dermatologist role, you will:
- Lead, mentor, and inspire our resident doctors and nursing teams to deliver safe, effective care across both outpatient and inpatient settings.
- Provide expert clinical assessment and advice for inpatient referrals -- with no on-call commitments.
- Manage and treat the full range of general dermatology, with a particular focus on skin cancer and inflammatory skin disorders.
- Oversee and support our well-established nurse-led services, which include:
- Skin surgery
- Phototherapy and photodynamic therapy
- Biologics and systemic drug monitoring clinics
- Patch testing
- Intralesional steroid and Botox injection clinics
Why Join Us? - No on-call duties -- giving you a healthier work-life balance.
- Access to innovative nurse-led pathways that improve patient care and streamline clinical practice.
- A strong culture of professional development and career growth, with full support for appraisal, training, and revalidation.
- Become part of a forward-thinking, collaborative dermatology department that values high standards, innovation, and continuous improvement.
Who We're Looking For We're seeking a Consultant Dermatologist who is:
- Skilled in all aspects of general dermatology
- Committed to delivering high-quality, evidence-based care
- A supportive leader who thrives in a multidisciplinary team
- Passionate about ongoing learning and service development
About us
We are proud to provide 'Outstanding' care and be a great place to work
We provide safe, compassionate a high-quality care to half a million people living or visiting East Sussex. We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex, the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex. Our extensive services are provided by 7000 + members of staff working from acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites and in people's own homes.
In 2020 the Care Quality Commission rated us as 'Good' overall, and 'Outstanding' for being caring and effective. The Conquest Hospital and our Community Services are rated 'Outstanding'. Eastbourne DGH rated 'Good'.
In 2020, the Trust launched its ambitious 'Building for our Future' programme. This once in a lifetime programme aims to repair, redevelop and expand our hospitals, transforming the environment in which we provide care for generations to come.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description attached.
If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.
AAC: TBC
Please note: Applicants should be a holder of Certificate of Completion of Training or be within six months of the award of CCT by the date of the interview or the equivalent (CESR) which is at the time of applying, on the GMC Specialist Register.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description attached.
If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.
AAC: TBC
Please note: Applicants should be a holder of Certificate of Completion of Training or be within six months of the award of CCT by the date of the interview or the equivalent (CESR) which is at the time of applying, on the GMC Specialist Register.
Person Specification
Qualifications,Higher Qualifications,Registration
Essential
- Higher Degree MB BS or equivalent,
- Membership or Fellowship of the MRCP
- Full Registration with GMC with a licence to practice Specialist Qualification- in Dermatology or equivalent with certificate of completion of training (CCT) Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR)
Desirable
- MD or equivalent
- BSc accreditation
Training and Experience
Essential
- Wide experience in all aspects of Dermatology culminating in the aware of CCT in specialties. Demonstrate interest in surgical dermatology and competent in dermatological surgery. Experience of skin cancer multi-disciplinary meetings
Desirable
- Experience in other relevant medical specialties. Completion of courses relevant to Dermatology. Advanced training in skin surgery/post CCST fellowship.
Administration and Management
Essential
- Evidence of participation in staff management Understanding of recent initiatives and changes, including Clinical Governance and Appraisal
Desirable
- Management course and/or qualifications Knowledge of the structure of Health Service
Audit,Research and Publications
Essential
- Thorough understanding of principles of medical audit Evidence of participation in audit and research Understanding of the role of research
Desirable
- Completion and/or Publication of audit projects Experience of clinical research culminating in presentation and publication of original studies, review articles, etc, relevant to speciality Ability to lead clinical research project
Personal skills, Personal attributes
Essential
- Effective communicator, able to work in a multi-disciplinary team Leadership qualities Familiarity with information technology and general computer skills. Ability to work with colleagues in other specialities to develop local services. Professional attitude towards work Good record of attendance
Desirable
- Good presentation skills Demonstration of initiated projects Specific attributes for post UK Driving Licence
Person Specification
Qualifications,Higher Qualifications,Registration
Essential
- Higher Degree MB BS or equivalent,
- Membership or Fellowship of the MRCP
- Full Registration with GMC with a licence to practice Specialist Qualification- in Dermatology or equivalent with certificate of completion of training (CCT) Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR)
Desirable
- MD or equivalent
- BSc accreditation
Training and Experience
Essential
- Wide experience in all aspects of Dermatology culminating in the aware of CCT in specialties. Demonstrate interest in surgical dermatology and competent in dermatological surgery. Experience of skin cancer multi-disciplinary meetings
Desirable
- Experience in other relevant medical specialties. Completion of courses relevant to Dermatology. Advanced training in skin surgery/post CCST fellowship.
Administration and Management
Essential
- Evidence of participation in staff management Understanding of recent initiatives and changes, including Clinical Governance and Appraisal
Desirable
- Management course and/or qualifications Knowledge of the structure of Health Service
Audit,Research and Publications
Essential
- Thorough understanding of principles of medical audit Evidence of participation in audit and research Understanding of the role of research
Desirable
- Completion and/or Publication of audit projects Experience of clinical research culminating in presentation and publication of original studies, review articles, etc, relevant to speciality Ability to lead clinical research project
Personal skills, Personal attributes
Essential
- Effective communicator, able to work in a multi-disciplinary team Leadership qualities Familiarity with information technology and general computer skills. Ability to work with colleagues in other specialities to develop local services. Professional attitude towards work Good record of attendance
Desirable
- Good presentation skills Demonstration of initiated projects Specific attributes for post UK Driving Licence
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.
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.
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).
