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Consultant Dermatologist

12 days ago

Brighton

Job summary This is a fixed term post (maternity cover) until 21/12/2026 We are offering an exciting opportunity for a motivated and skilled Dermatologist to join our dynamic and supportive team at University Hospitals Sussex. Based primarily at Brighton General Hospital, this post offers the chance to contribute to a thriving and progressive service with access to modern facilities, including dedicated operating theatres, phototherapy suites, and purpose-built treatment rooms. You’ll be part of a collaborative environment that values innovation, education, and high-quality patient care. This role is ideal for a newly accredited Consultant or a final‑year Specialty Registrar ready to take the next step in their career, with the scope to develop a specialist interest alongside general dermatology. Join us in delivering exceptional dermatological care across Brighton and surrounding areas, while benefiting from a forward‑thinking trust committed to your growth and well‑being. Main duties of the job This is a general Dermatology Consultant post with scope to develop a specialist interest. The role is primarily outpatient‑based with opportunities for minor surgery. The successful candidate will play a key role in clinical supervision of registrars, junior doctors, and the wider multidisciplinary team. You’ll contribute to the quality and safety of the service through active involvement in clinical governance, audit, and incident reporting. A commitment to professional development is essential, with expectations to participate in teaching, appraisal, and research. This post includes dedicated time to support commercial research trials, offering an exciting opportunity for those with an interest in clinical research. We’re looking for a proactive, collaborative, and forward‑thinking individual who is passionate about delivering excellent patient care and keen to contribute to service development and innovation. About us At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of staff networks to help break down barriers and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust. Details Date posted: 24 February 2026 Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff Grade: Consultant Salary: £109,725 to £145,478 a year per annum pro‑rata Contract: Fixed term Duration: 9 months Working pattern: Part‑time Reference number: 279‑BGHCONDERM‑592 Job locations: Brighton General Hospital, Elm Grove, Brighton BN2 3EW Job description Day to day care of Dermatology patients in an outpatient setting and providing in‑hours on call cover to patients with urgent dermatological problems on the inpatient wards. One 9 PA Vacancy: Full‑time working in a 5 days per week pattern, on a fixed‑term basis. Departmental Facilities and Workload We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic post CCT/CESR Consultant Dermatologist or final year Specialty Registrar coming towards the end of their training to an exciting opportunity to join a well‑established team in Brighton. This post is aimed at a general Dermatologist with an opportunity to develop a special area of interest. University Hospitals Sussex Dermatology East covers Brighton General Hospital (BGH), Princess Royal Hospital (PRH) and Royal Alexandra Children’s Hospital (RACH) but is predominantly based at Brighton General Hospital. The main unit has dedicated facilities, which include operating theatres, treatment rooms, a phototherapy unit and consultation suites, and functions as a central hub for clinical, academic, and postgraduate activities. There are weekly multi‑disciplinary skin cancer meetings. Outpatient services are also provided to other local hospitals including Lewes Victoria Hospital, Princess Royal Hospital in Haywards Heath and the Royal Alexandra Children’s Hospital in Brighton. We have our own dedicated booking, administration and secretarial teams that run on the Brighton General site. We have used an Electronic Patient Record since 2015 and are almost fully paperless. Our service has embraced new ways of working to the benefit of our patients and our staff. The Dermatology team is comprised of eleven Consultant Dermatologists, two Consultant Plastic Surgeons, five Specialty Registrars, a Research Clinical Fellow, a Surgical Clinical Fellow, and three GPs with special interest in Dermatology. The specialist dermatology nursing service supports clinics including phototherapy, wound care, nurse‑led minor procedures, photodynamic therapy, and systemic and biologic monitoring. We also have two Physician Associates providing support in the outpatient clinics and minor operations. The Dermatology department in Brighton has a high patient throughput of 34,000 consultations per annum. Approximately 16,000 new patients & 18,000 follow ups are seen with 2,600 minor procedures conducted in the dermatology day‑case theatres and minor treatment rooms. There are specialist clinics for patients with Psoriasis, Eczema, Melanoma, Immunosuppressed skin surveillance, Paediatric dermatology, Vulval disease, Hair and Scalp disorders, Psychodermatology, Teledermatology, and Hidradenitis Suppurativa. A phototherapy unit provides a full range of treatments including narrowband TLO1, PUVA treatment, and hand/foot PUVA. Most of our consultants have regular two‑week wait clinics and day‑case operating lists. We have two purpose built day‑case theatres as well as minor ops treatment rooms in outpatients. The post holder will have access to a shared office space with secretarial and administrative support staff on site. The Dermatology service uses an Electronic Patient Record System (Systm One) with an integrated pathology/radiology application and integrated dictation software. Trust laptops support flexible working patterns with remote access. The department meets regularly for monthly complex/joint consultant clinics and histopathology and consultant meetings, and every 3 months for clinical governance and audit meetings. Please see the job description and person specification attached to the advert for further details of the post. Person Specification Experience/Qualifications Essential oBasic medical degree oMRCP (UK) or equivalent qualification oFull and specialist registration (with a licence to practise) with the GMC or be eligible for registration within six months of the interview. o If you trained in the UK, you must also have a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in Dermatology] or be within six months of receiving it by the interview date. o If you trained outside the UK, you must provide evidence that your qualifications are equivalent to the UK CCT. (Equivalence must be confirmed by GMC by date of AAC) Desirable Higher degree Distinctions, Scholarships, prizes, other degrees eg BSc MSc Clinical Skills & Experience Essential oExperience and training in acute and general dermatology oDermatoscopic evaluation of skin lesions Knowledge Desirable Breadth of experience in and outside specialty Organisation & Planning Essential oExperience and ability to work in multi‑professional teams oUnderstanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints Desirable oEvidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended Teaching Skills Essential oEvidence of an interest and commitment to teaching Desirable oRecognised teaching qualification Academic & Research Essential oEvidence of participation in audit Desirable Research experience Publications Prizes and honours Career Progression Essential oAppropriate progression of career to date Personal Attributes Essential oEvidence of:- Good communication skills both oral and written 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 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 University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279) Brighton General Hospital Elm Grove Brighton BN2 3EW Employer's website #J-18808-Ljbffr

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