ConsultantDermatologyPermanent

Consultant in Dermatology

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

CQC: Good

Hastings

Salary

£109,725 – £145,478

Training post

Unknown

Trust type

Acute

Posted

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About the role

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.

Consultant in Dermatology

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

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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.

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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 clin

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

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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.

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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.

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Person specification

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)
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
Evidence of participation in staff management Understanding of recent initiatives and changes, including Clinical Governance and Appraisal
Thorough understanding of principles of medical audit Evidence of participation in audit and research Understanding of the role of research
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

MD or equivalent
BSc accreditation
Experience in other relevant medical specialties. Completion of courses relevant to Dermatology. Advanced training in skin surgery/post CCST fellowship.
Management course and/or qualifications Knowledge of the structure of Health Service
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
Good presentation skills Demonstration of initiated projects Specific attributes for post UK Driving Licence