Job summary
- Main area
- Dermatology
- Grade
- NHS Medical & Dental: Specialty Doctor
- Contract
- 12 months (Fixed Term Maternity cover)
- Hours
- Part time - 8.5 sessions per week
- Job ref
- 344-8205SAC
- Employer
- East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Kent & Canterbury Hospital
- Town
- Canterbury
- Salary
- £63,696 - £102,689 pro rata per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 29/09/2026 18:00
Employer heading
Specialty Doctor in Dermatology
NHS Medical & Dental: Specialty Doctor
Job overview
Dermatology post with activity based mainly at the Friends Dermatology Centre within the Kent and Canterbury Hospital (KCH) in Canterbury, but will also include a requirement to occasionally work Trustwide.
East Kent has a highly regarded, active, established surgical and Mohs micrographic surgery service that has been developed over many years with leading UK dermatologic surgeons at the helm. An energetic and enthusiastic colleague with an interest in Skin cancer, paediatrics, general dermatology clinic.
Main duties of the job
The general responsibilities of the post will be those expected of a senior clinical employee of the Trust.
These include:
- Provision of a first-class clinical service
- Conducting clinical practice in accordance with the highest ethical standards
- Co-operation with and maintenance of confidentiality over business plans and development
strategies within the Trust - Support for other clinical specialties and contribution to postgraduate teaching
The appointee will be expected to deliver a service covering all aspects of dermatology.
Working for our organisation
We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: 'People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference’. We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called 'We care'. It's about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We're looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day.
Please note that if you require a Certificate of Sponsorship to work in the UK you must declare this on your application form, even if you currently have a certificate of sponsorship or a work permit for another role and are already working in the country. Please note we are only able to sponsor candidates for a Skilled Worker Visa for roles that are eligible at the time of application.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please review the Supporting Documents section to access the full Job Description and Person Specification. If you have further queries please do not hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details at the top the page.
Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.
Person specification
Qualifications and training
Essential criteria
- Full GMC Registration
- Wide knowledge and experience in Dermatology
- Minimum of English Level 2 (GCSE grade C or equivalent), ILETS, or graduate of a UK Medical School
Desirable criteria
- Paediatric experience
Skills and experience
Essential criteria
- Wide knowledge and experience in Dermatology
- Previous NHS experience
Desirable criteria
- MD or PhD
- MRCP (UK) or equivalent
Clinical governance
Essential criteria
- Audit participation
Personal/professional attributes
Essential criteria
- Upholds and models the Trust values
Other requirements
Essential criteria
- Able to demonstrate the ability to travel effectively between sites
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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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.
Application numbers
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Asha Rajeev
- Job title
- Lead Clinician, Dermatology
- Email address
- [email protected]
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