Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Consultant Dermatologist

The closing date is 09 September 2025

Job summary

Applications are invited for the post of a Consultant Dermatologist. The appointee will join a team of Consultants, Specialty Doctors, GPwERs, Lead Nurses and Specialist Nurses to provide dermatology services to the hospitals and local community. Applications must be supported by evidence of admittance to the GMC Specialist Register or CCT/CESR within 6 months of interview.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for a dynamic, enthusiastic doctor who will contribute to the provision and development of high-quality Dermatology care for the Fylde coast population at Clifton Hospital in Lytham St Annes. Sessional commitments will include outpatient clinics, skin surgery, inpatient review of inpatients at Blackpool Teaching Hospitals at the request of consultant colleagues, weekly skin cancer and bi-weekly inflammatory multidisciplinary clinical meetings.

Applications for flexible and part time working are welcomed, with job plans to be agreed with individual candidates to best fit their special interest and the service need.

About us

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is situated on the west coast of Lancashire, with services covering the local authority areas of Blackpool, Fylde and Wyre. The Trust is part of the Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care System (ICS) supporting a population of around 1.6 million people.

We have three main hospitals providing acute services to around 330,000 local residents. The organisation also provides specialist tertiary care for cardiac and haematology services, delivers community health services to over 445,000 residents including those in North Lancashire and hosts the National Artificial Eye Service across England. Plus, we provide urgent and emergency care services to an estimated 18 million people who visit the seaside resort each year. We employ over 7000 people from 68 different countries.

We welcome and encourage application from anyone with protected characteristics, as well as supporting reservists and Veterans who are looking for a rewarding and challenging career within the NHS.

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals encourages flexible working in all our roles to support staff in maintaining healthy home-life balance. Working patterns such as: part time working, self-rostering, compressed hours, annualised hours, term time, reverse term time and flexitime working can be explored.

Details

Date posted

27 August 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£105,504 to £139,882 a year pa

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

382-DOC64-25

Job locations

Clifton Hospital

Pershore Rd

Lytham St Annes

FY8 1PB


Job description

Job responsibilities

This is a full or part time (10 PA) Consultant Dermatologist post. The main aims of the post are to provide dermatological care for patients in Blackpool, Flyde and Wyre, and to progress a sub- speciality interest to complement the team. This post involves seeing two week wait and inflammatory patients.

Maintenance of the highest clinical standards in the management of Dermatology patients. To share with colleagues, the responsibility for the day-to-day management of the Dermatology Department.Teaching and training of junior staff and medical students.To have responsibility for ensuring active participation in continuing medical education (CME).To actively participate in both departmental and Trust matters concerning Clinical Governance and Audit. To attend meetings as needed.

Job description

Job responsibilities

This is a full or part time (10 PA) Consultant Dermatologist post. The main aims of the post are to provide dermatological care for patients in Blackpool, Flyde and Wyre, and to progress a sub- speciality interest to complement the team. This post involves seeing two week wait and inflammatory patients.

Maintenance of the highest clinical standards in the management of Dermatology patients. To share with colleagues, the responsibility for the day-to-day management of the Dermatology Department.Teaching and training of junior staff and medical students.To have responsibility for ensuring active participation in continuing medical education (CME).To actively participate in both departmental and Trust matters concerning Clinical Governance and Audit. To attend meetings as needed.

Person Specification

Legal Requirements

Essential

  • Full Registration with the GMC
  • Inclusion on the Specialist Register or eligible for inclusion within 6 months of interview date

Qualifications

Essential

  • MB ChB or equivalent
  • Higher training in General Internal Medicine required for CCT or CESR Essential Application Form
  • MRCP or equivalent

Experience

Essential

  • Wide experience in all aspects of dermatology.
  • Training and experience in the management of complex Dermatology patients
Person Specification

Legal Requirements

Essential

  • Full Registration with the GMC
  • Inclusion on the Specialist Register or eligible for inclusion within 6 months of interview date

Qualifications

Essential

  • MB ChB or equivalent
  • Higher training in General Internal Medicine required for CCT or CESR Essential Application Form
  • MRCP or equivalent

Experience

Essential

  • Wide experience in all aspects of dermatology.
  • Training and experience in the management of complex Dermatology patients

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

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Clifton Hospital

Pershore Rd

Lytham St Annes

FY8 1PB


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Clifton Hospital

Pershore Rd

Lytham St Annes

FY8 1PB


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Head of Dept

Jane Taylor

jane.taylor116@nhs.net

01253956238

Details

Date posted

27 August 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£105,504 to £139,882 a year pa

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

382-DOC64-25

Job locations

Clifton Hospital

Pershore Rd

Lytham St Annes

FY8 1PB


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