Consultant Dermatologist

Thank you for your interest in this role, we would be delighted to welcome you to Sherwood Forest Hospitals. Sherwood is nationally recognised as being an excellent place to work and deliver care. We are rightly proud of the 5,500 colleagues who work here and know that happy colleagues deliver better care. Our teams work in a supportive, inclusive environment, which nurtures wellbeing and has opportunities for development and progression. We do not just care for our patients, we also care for you. We would love you to join us.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated and committed individual to join Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust as a Consultant in Dermatology. This new post will be based at King’s Mill Hospital with sessions at Newark Hospital. The successful candidate will be taking a lead in the implementation of tele dermatology services and development. This new post also offers a significant opportunity to contribute to the clinical development of the Dermatology service across Nottinghamshire with support in training and integration of community services with secondary care. This is a full-time position but candidates wishing to work part-time or in a job-share are encouraged to apply. If a part-time or job-share person is appointed, modification of the job content will be discussed with the appointee on a personal basis. They will be required to devote substantially the whole of their time for the appointed sessions to the duties of the post and to give them priority at these times.

Main duties of the job

• To assist in the provision and development of a safe, effective and efficient Dermatology service and support the Trust and its network in providing the best possible care to patients.
• To carry out all duties at the highest possible standard and in accordance with current quality initiatives within your area of work.
• Cover for colleagues’ annual leave and other authorised absence.
• Any other duties that may be required from time to time.
• A willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels.
• To carry out duties with due regard to the Trust’s Equal Opportunities Policy at all times.
• To comply with Trust Health and Safety policies and maintain a safe and healthy environment for patients, visitors and staff.
• To have knowledge of and employ the basic principles of infection control practice and to ensure adherence to the requirements in the Infection Control Manual.

We are an award-winning NHS Foundation Trust providing acute and community healthcare services for 420,000 people across Mansfield, Ashfield, Newark, Sherwood and parts of Derbyshire and Lincolnshire. Through the Mid Nottinghamshire Integrated Care Partnership, we work closely with health and social care partners, sharing responsibility for managing resources, meeting NHS standards, and improving the health of our communities. Improving lives and enhancing care experiences are at the core of what we do, driving the positive changes we aim to achieve. A culture of listening is essential to delivering safe, high-quality care and our Trust’s CARE values reflect this commitment. Developed in collaboration with our staff, patients, service users and volunteers, these values are the foundation of our culture and guide us on our path to consistently delivering outstanding care.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please refer to the job description and person specification attached to see the main responsibilities.

Person specification

Qualifications

• Full Registration with the GMC with a licence to practice.
• MRCP or show evidence of equivalent qualification.
• Entry on Specialist Register via CESR pathway or CCT within 6 months of date of interview for this post.
• Higher degree: MD or PhD.

Experience

• Experience requisite to meeting all aspects of the job plan.
• Understanding of all aspects of Stroke Medicine.
• Five years supervised training in an appropriate SpR equivalent training programme.
• Stroke Fellowship.

Teaching

• Demonstrable ability as a teacher with evidence of training for the role.

Research

• Publications in peer-reviewed journals.

Applicants are kindly requested to refrain from using AI at any stage during the recruitment process. Applications, including personal statements and behaviour examples, must be truthful and factually accurate. Please note plagiarism can include presenting the ideas and experience of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own. If you would like this information in an alternative format or in a different language please contact us on 01623 622515 ext 3271.

Please note that we no longer accept handwritten/paper applications and that the email address given on your application will be used for all correspondence regarding this post. We reserve the right to close a vacancy before the closing date if a sufficient number of applications have been received. Priority for vacancies at the Trust will be given to existing employees of Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust whose roles are currently at risk of redundancy due to organisational change. Only applications received on or before the closing date will be considered for short listing. This is to ensure that the Trust meets its commitment to Equality of Opportunity.

In submitting an application, you authorise Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust to confirm any current and previous NHS Service details and you agree to the Trust obtaining and transferring personal data held about you, including Occupational Health data (inoculations and screening tests). This data will be shared using the NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) and third party systems via an automated process and will only be used for the purposes of maintaining your employment record.

Please note if you are successful in obtaining this position and the post involves regulated activity you will be required to undertake a Disclosure & Barring Service check. The Trust will pay for the check initially and then the money will then be deducted from your first salary once you’ve commenced employment. The current price of a check is £26.40 for a standard check and £54.40 for an enhanced. If you are asked to complete a DBS check and have a previous identity that you do not wish to be disclosed to your employer and/or on your DBS certificate, you should call or email the dedicated sensitive applications team before submitting your application. The team is experienced in dealing with sensitive cases and will advise you of the process and what you need to do.

Please note any genuine job offer letters will only be received if you have applied, interviewed, and received a verbal offer from the appointing manager for a vacancy within Sherwood Forest Hospitals.