Clinical Lead Dermatology in Brighton

We consider all types of flexibility, including locations, hours and working patterns

About the Role

At Bupa, we're driven by a clear purpose: helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world.

We are looking for an experienced Consultant Dermatologist to join Bupa Health Clinics as our Dermatology Clinical Lead, providing clinical leadership, oversight and professional accountability for the safe, effective and person-centred delivery of dermatology services.

This is a focused part-time leadership appointment requiring 4 hours per week. The Clinical Lead responsibilities will be undertaken during dedicated non-clinical time, separate from any clinical practice.

We are particularly keen to speak with Consultant Dermatologists who are open to running dermatology clinics within Bupa alongside this leadership commitment.

You will work closely with the Clinical Director of Dermatology, clinic leadership teams and Medical Practitioners to support clinical standards, governance, service quality and future development.

Key Responsibilities

You will provide clinical leadership and governance support across dermatology services, helping ensure high clinical standards and excellent patient outcomes.

• Provide clinical oversight and professional accountability for dermatology services delivered by Medical Practitioners.
• Support the safe, effective and person-centred delivery of care in line with regulatory requirements and professional codes of practice.
• Provide clinical input into patient feedback, complaints, incidents, risk reviews and significant event investigations.
• Lead and contribute to clinical governance, local MDTs, audits, quality improvement activity and regulatory inspection preparation.
• Support effective results management, including failsafe reporting, audit activity and timely follow-up of outstanding clinical tasks.
• Mentor and support Medical Practitioners, including regular engagement, clinical guidance, appraisals and development conversations.
• Partner with Practice Managers, nursing teams, governance, quality and recruitment colleagues to support service delivery and onboarding.
• Deputise for the Clinical Director of Dermatology where required and act as a trusted clinical voice within the business.

What we’re looking for

We are looking for a Consultant Dermatologist who combines strong clinical credibility with a collaborative leadership style and a commitment to high quality, patient-centred care.

Experience and capability

• GMC registration with a licence to practise and inclusion on the Dermatology Specialist Register.
• Substantial experience in dermatology, with MRCP, FRCP or equivalent.
• Current Basic Life Support and Safeguarding Level 3 training certificates.
• Experience in complaint handling, incident management, significant events, clinical governance and regular CPD.
• Strong communication, influencing, negotiation, decision-making and organisational skills.
• Confidence working with clinical, operational and corporate stakeholders in a healthcare environment.
• A genuine interest in supporting clinical teams and shaping dermatology services within Bupa.
• Previous experience as a Clinical Lead in the NHS or private healthcare setting.
• Experience as an appraiser, mentor or trainer.
• Experience leading skin cancer MDTs, quality improvement initiatives or clinical audits.
• Experience delivering high levels of patient satisfaction while maintaining commercial awareness.

Our benefits are designed to make health happen for our people. Viva is our global wellbeing programme and includes all aspects of our health, from mental and physical, to financial, social and environmental wellbeing. We support flexible working and have a range of family friendly benefits.

Joining Bupa in this role, you will receive the following benefits and more:

• Bupa health insurance as a benefit in kind, subject to role and eligibility.
• An enhanced pension plan and life insurance, subject to role and eligibility.
• Free health assessment for you and your spouse, subject to role and eligibility.
• Access to wellbeing support, online discounts and other Bupa benefits.
• Flexibility to combine a 4-hour weekly leadership commitment with potential dermatology clinic sessions within Bupa.

Why Bupa?

We're a health insurer and provider. With no shareholders, our customers are our focus. Our people are all driven by the same purpose: helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world. We make health happen by being brave, caring and responsible in everything we do.

Bupa is a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer. This means we aim to offer an interview or assessment to every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the role. We will make sure you are treated fairly and offer reasonable adjustments as part of our recruitment process to anyone that needs them.

Time Type

Job Area

Clinical Services

Locations

Harley Street Dermatology Clinic Limited

Bupa Global is a leading international private health insurance provider, offering comprehensive medical coverage and wellness benefits through a vast network of over 1.9 million providers worldwide.

Company size 1,001–5,000 employees

Company type Privately held

Total funding 0

Momentum

Team growth

3% in 12 mo

1,994 employees on LinkedIn

Capital

Funding history

Footprint

Where they work

Trafalgar Place, Brighton, England BN1 4FY, GB