Dermatology Consultant

Site The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn Town Kings Lynn Salary £113,565 - £150,569 per annum pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 09/10/2026 23:59

Job overview

We are looking for an Consultant Dermatologist to provide a comprehensive dermatology service together with the existing team of Dermatologists, Plastic Surgeons and Specialist Nurses.

The Dermatology Department at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital serves a population of approximately 250,000. The majority of the patients are referred from within West Norfolk with increasing numbers of patients travelling from South Lincolnshire and North Cambridgeshire.

The Dermatology unit is based in a purpose built facility which was opened in 1999. The facilities include a dedicated outpatient clinic, surgical suites, photo therapy offering narrow band UVB, patch testing, lower limb assessment, daylight PDT and iontophoresis. Peripheral clinics are held at the North Cambridgeshire Hospital.

The Clinical Nurse manager leads joint working across the Dermatology and Plastic Surgery teams.

Whilst the Dermatology department at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital is an independent unit, we have very close links with regional teaching hospitals in Cambridge and Norwich and participate in the monthly regional clinics at these centers. We teach of medical students from the University of East Anglia. We are a member of the regional skin MDT and Lymphoma MDT at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital.

Main duties of the job

The appointee will be expected to:

• Work with all members of the team to provide a high quality service.
• Be fully committed to achieving departmental targets to deliver care.
• Assist with the organization of the medical student teaching program.
• Develop and maintain expertise as a medical student tutor.
• Contribute towards the supervision and training for nurses and other junior health professionals within the department.
• Take an active role in the research and development initiatives within the department.
• Take an active role in Clinical Governance, Audit, Skin MDT and Educational Meetings for the Dermatology Department.
• Be aware of the responsibility of all employees to maintain a safe and healthy environment for patients, visitors and staff and attend all relevant health and safety training.
• Develop leadership skills to support the Dermatology service.
• Carry out his/her responsibilities with due regard to the Trust’s Equal Opportunities Policy.

Working for our organisation

There’s never been a more exciting time to join TeamQEH. We’re working on a once in a generation opportunity to build a new state-of-the-art hospital to open in 2031/2 and we are also carrying out on one of the biggest pieces of digital transformation work we’ve ever undertaken.
Our new electronic patient record (EPR) will replace paper-based patient records from 2026 and will lead to better, safer, joined-up care at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital and beyond.

At The QEH we provide a comprehensive range of specialist, acute, obstetrics and community-based services to around 331,000 people across west and north Norfolk, North Cambs and South Lincs.
We are an ambitious organisation that upholds our values of kindness, wellness and fairness. We strive for continuous quality improvement, recently demonstrated in our 2024 CQC maternity inspection rating our services as ‘Good’, and we are proud to be a place to learn and grow through recognised learning and apprenticeships.

We recognise and reward our 4,000 staff and volunteers, priding ourselves on a community atmosphere and positive team spirit. We have approx. 530 beds across 33 wards and have newly built education and training facilities, a range of modern award-winning centres alongside a talented team of people ready to give you a warm welcome. We love working here and think you will too.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For more information regarding this opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Person specification

Qualifications

• MBBS or evidence of equivalent qualification
• Completion of specialist training in dermatology in the European Union
• Full registration with the General Medical Council (GMC)
• Evidence of competencies to support a thorough and broad training in all aspects of dermatology
• MRCP or equivalent Working towards the Specialist Register through C.E.S.R route

Clinical Skills

• Wide clinical knowledge and experience of dermatology
• Experience in making clinical decisions and managing risk.
• Knows when to seek help, able to prioritise clinical need.
• Proven ability to work effectively in a range of clinical settings, outpatient clinics, inpatients.
• Dermatology specialty certificate exam

Specialty Specific Skills

• Evidence of effective use of 1. UV light therapies 2. Allergy testing techniques 3. Wound dressings 4. Day treatments
• British Society for Dermatological Surgery Course competence in basic surgery

Applications are welcome from anyone who meets the criteria specified in the person specification regardless of age, gender, disability, race, ethnicity, religion, belief, sexual orientation or other personal circumstances. Only those applicants who demonstrate in the application form how they meet the criteria in the person specification will be shortlisted for interview. We not only recruit employees based on their qualifications and experience, but we also recruit individuals who possess and can demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our core values (attached).

By applying for this post, you are agreeing to the transfer of information in the application form to Trac jobs & if you are offered a job your personal information will be transferred into the NHS Electronic Staff Records (ESR) system.

We offer our staff a wide range of benefits and support including:

• Flexible working opportunities
• Free counselling service
• Access to Stream - an app-based service that provides instant earned wage access*
• Support and advice for staff affected by either Perimenopause or Menopause
• Opportunity to join our Staff Networks which include Armed Forces, REACH (Race, Ethnicity and Culture Heritage), Disability and LGBTQ+ networks.

We are committed to being a menopause friendly employer.

Certificates of Sponsorship / Visa and Immigration

Although the salary for Band 3+posts is expected to meet the applicable UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) salary threshold from December 2026 and may therefore be eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship, (subject to the immigration rules in force at the time of application) applicants are responsible for checking their own eligibility against the relevant immigration requirements. The availability of sponsorship and any visa application remain subject to UKVI rules and approval. If you are not eligible, any offer of employment already made may be withdrawn.

Please note that all Nursing and Healthcare Assistant (HCA) vacancies require a face-to-face interview.

If you require sponsorship to work in this role including where you are currently sponsored, and wish to change employer, please review the Skilled Worker visa eligibility criteria before applying. Further information is available on the Government website: https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa/your-job.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Applications

We encourage applicants to ensure that applications accurately reflect their own skills, experience, achievements and motivations. While AI and other digital tools can support drafting and proofreading, applications should be written in a way that genuinely represents the individual applicant.

During our assessment process, we are looking to understand your personal knowledge, experience and suitability for the role. Applications that relyon AI-generated content may not provide an accurate reflection of your capabilities and could make it more difficult for us to assess your suitability fairly or accurately during the interview process.

We encourage candidates to take the time to prepare accurate applications using their own examples and experiences, enabling a fair and transparent recruitment process for all applicants.

Important Notice for Applicants

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHS Foundation Trust is committed to safe and fair recruitment practices. We do not charge any fees for applications, recruitment processes, sponsorship arrangements or offers of employment. All vacancies are advertised through our official recruitment channels and all recruitment communications will come from authorised Trust representatives using official contact details. If you are asked to make a payment, provide banking information, or have concerns about the authenticity of a recruitment communication, please contact our Recruitment Team for verification before taking any action.

For Overseas Applicants

Please be aware that fraudulent organisations and individuals sometimes falsely claim to represent NHS employers. The Trust will never request payment for employment opportunities, Certificates of Sponsorship, recruitment administration, or visa support. Applicants should only rely on information published on the Trust's official website and recruitment systems.

The Trust reserves the right to review applications from former employees and may take previous employment history into account as part of the selection process.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.