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Job summary

Main area
Dermatology
Grade
Consultant
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 10 sessions per week
Job ref
374-CQ-AM950-N
Employer
East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Conquest
Town
Hastings
Salary
£105,504 - £139,882 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
15/09/2025 23:59

Employer heading

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust logo

Consultant in Dermatology

Consultant

We provide safe, compassionate and high quality hospital and community care to over half a million people living in East Sussex and those who visit our local area.

We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex with an annual income of £650 million and we are the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex. Our extensive health services are provided by over 8,000 dedicated members of staff working from two acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites across East Sussex, and in people’s own homes.

In 2020 the Care Quality Commission (CQC) rated us as ‘Good’ overall, and ‘Outstanding’ for being Caring and Effective. Conquest Hospital and our Community Services were rated ‘Outstanding’ and Eastbourne DGH was rated ‘Good’.

Our two acute hospitals have emergency departments and provide 24 hour a day care, offering a comprehensive range of surgical, medical, outpatient and maternity services, supported by a full range of diagnostic and therapy services. Our centre for trauma services and obstetrics is at Conquest Hospital, while our centre for urology and stroke services is at Eastbourne DGH. At Bexhill Hospital we offer a range of outpatient, day surgery, rehabilitation and intermediate care services. At Rye, Winchelsea and District Memorial Hospital we offer outpatients, rehabilitation and intermediate services. At Uckfield Community Hospital we provide day surgery and outpatient care.

In the community, we deliver services that focus on people with long term conditions living well outside hospital, through our integrated locality teams working with district and community nursing teams. Community members of staff also provide care to patients in their homes and from a number of clinics, health centres and GP surgeries.

Job overview

Join Our Dermatology Dream Team at East Sussex Healthcare! 🌟

Consultant Dermatologist – Full Time | 

Are you ready to take your Dermatology career to the next level? We’re looking for a dynamic, forward-thinking Consultant Dermatologist to join our vibrant and supportive team at East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust.

You’ll be part of a well-established, multidisciplinary team including experienced Consultants, specialist nurses, Trust doctors, and GPs with a special interest in Dermatology. Together, we deliver high-quality, patient-centred care across a wide range of dermatological conditions.

Main duties of the job

💼 What You’ll Be Doing:

  • Lead and inspire resident doctors and nursing teams in delivering safe, effective outpatient and inpatient care.
  • Provide expert clinical input for inpatient referrals, with no on-call commitment.
  • Diagnose and manage all aspects of general dermatology, with a focus on skin cancer and inflammatory skin disease.
  • Support and supervise nurse-led services including:
    • Skin surgery
    • Phototherapy & photodynamic therapy
    • Biologics & drug monitoring clinics
    • Patch testing
    • Intralesional steroid and Botox injections

🌱 Why Join Us?

  • No on-call duties – enjoy a better work-life balance.
  • Innovative nurse-led services that enhance patient care and streamline workflows.
  • Strong commitment to professional development – we’ll support your career progression and revalidation every step of the way.
  • Be part of a collaborative, forward-thinking department that values clinical excellence and innovation.

👀 Who We’re Looking For:

A Consultant who is:

  • Experienced in all aspects of general dermatology
  • Passionate about delivering best-practice care
  • A natural leader and team player
  • Committed to continuous learning and improvement

Working for our organisation

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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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.

 

Person specification

Qualifications,Higher Qualifications,Registration

Essential criteria
  • 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)
Desirable criteria
  • MD or equivalent
  • BSc accreditation

Training and Experience

Essential criteria
  • 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
Desirable criteria
  • Experience in other relevant medical specialties. Completion of courses relevant to Dermatology. Advanced training in skin surgery/post CCST fellowship.

Administration and Management

Essential criteria
  • Evidence of participation in staff management Understanding of recent initiatives and changes, including Clinical Governance and Appraisal
Desirable criteria
  • Management course and/or qualifications Knowledge of the structure of Health Service

Audit,Research and Publications

Essential criteria
  • Thorough understanding of principles of medical audit Evidence of participation in audit and research Understanding of the role of research
Desirable criteria
  • 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

Personal skills, Personal attributes

Essential criteria
  • 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 criteria
  • Good presentation skills Demonstration of initiated projects Specific attributes for post UK Driving Licence

Employer certification / accreditation badges

NHS Pastoral Care Quality AwardVeteran AwareApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyDisability confident leaderImproving working livesCare quality commission - GoodArmed Forces Covenant Gold AwardNational Preceptorship for Nursing Quality MarkSilver Award 2024 - Wellbeing at Work - East Sussex

Applicant requirements

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.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Nicola Booth
Job title
Service Manager Dermatology
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
07967591991
Additional information

My working hours are Tues-Thurs 9-5. General Manager Nadia White covers urgent matters for me Mon and Fri.

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