Job summary
- Main area
- Dermatology
- Grade
- NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 323-MD3426-AM
- Employer
- Ashford and St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- St Peter's Hospital
- Town
- Chertsey
- Salary
- per annum
- Closing
- 29/04/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Consultant Dermatologist
NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
Job overview
We have an exciting opportunity to join our team of dedicated consultants working in a friendly, flexible, and cohesive group. We are enthusiastic, welcoming and proactive in supporting special interests
We offer clinics in general and paediatric dermatology, a joint paediatric allergy-dermatology clinic, a pregnancy dermatoses clinic, patch testing clinics, biologics and systemics clinics, two week rule clinics, skin lesion clinics, complex cases clinics (attended by all consultants), minor operative lists, as well as dermatopathology meetings.
INTERVIEWS WILL BE HELD IN PERSON ON: 04/06/2026
Main duties of the job
The postholder will:
- Provide high‑quality Consultant‑level clinical care in Dermatology, including assessment, diagnosis, investigation and management of patients across outpatient, procedural, and multidisciplinary settings.
- Work collaboratively with the wider Dermatology team to deliver a safe, efficient and patient‑focused service.
- Participate in MDT meetings, clinics, ward referrals and rapid assessment pathways.
- Share responsibility for delivering clinical leadership, improving patient experience, and supporting high standards of care across the department.
- Support and supervise junior medical staff, GPwERs, nursing colleagues and allied health professionals, contributing to teaching, training and educational activities.
- Engage in clinical governance, audit, quality improvement and research activities.
- Contribute to service development, including the ongoing growth of digital innovation, AI‑enabled pathways and collaborative work with Primary Care and regional specialist teams.
- Undertake Supporting Professional Activities (SPAs), including appraisal, job planning, teaching, audit, clinical management, and participation in departmental and Trust‑wide meetings.
Working for our organisation
Ashford and St. Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust serves a population of more than 410,000 people living in North-West Surrey, parts of Hounslow and beyond.
Over 3,700 highly trained doctors, nurses, midwives, therapists, healthcare scientists and other support staff make up our workforce, providing a wide range of services across our two hospital sites, Ashford, Surrey and St Peter's, Chertsey, Surrey.
We also run many specialist clinics in the community and local community hospitals and other healthcare facilities.
Our vision is to be one of the best healthcare Trusts in the country. There has never been a better time to join us in the NHS at ASPH. We are committed to providing continuous professional development and flexibility to shape our workforce around our patient care.
We are expanding our theatres at Ashford Hospital and moving towards this becoming our dedicated elective centre. We want to create a state-of-the-art centre for excellence for planned surgical procedures.
We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:
- Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
- On-site Nurseries
- On-site staff cafes
- On-site parking
- Support in career development
- Salary Sacrifice schemes including wage stream, lease cars, Cycle to Work schemes and home electronics
Adverts may close early, so applicants are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.
For more information about a career at ASPH please visit:
www.asph-careers.org
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Clinical Responsibilities
- Deliver Consultant‑level Dermatology services to a high professional standard, in accordance with Trust policies and clinical governance frameworks.
- Provide direct clinical care across outpatient clinics, Minor Ops lists, mole‑mapping services, MDTs and ward referral activity.
- Contribute to rapid triage and assessment pathways to ensure timely investigation and decision‑making.
- Maintain responsibility for the ongoing care of patients under your charge, ensuring timely, safe and effective handovers.
- Offer prompt specialist opinions for colleagues in other specialties when required.
Teamwork, Leadership and Service Delivery
- Work closely with the department’s Consultants, Specialty Doctors, GPwERs, nurses, management teams and clinical office staff to deliver a cohesive, well‑led Dermatology service.
- Provide clinical leadership that supports improved patient experience, service efficiency and high‑quality care.
- Participate in senior clinical cover arrangements across the department, ensuring equity and safe service delivery.
Teaching, Training and Education
- Provide teaching to undergraduate and postgraduate learners, medical and non‑medical staff, and supervise junior doctors.
- Support the department’s commitment to continuous learning, ensuring your teaching activity aligns with GMC requirements and Trust standards.
- Contribute to educational sessions, CPD, and the development of training programmes.
Research, Audits and Quality Improvement
- Participate in research, including ongoing collaborative work in Dermatology and AI‑enabled care pathways.
- Take part in clinical audit, ensuring effective documentation, outcomes monitoring and shared learning.
- Lead or support service development and quality improvement initiatives aligned with departmental goals.
Supporting Professional Activities (SPA)
SPAs will typically include:
- Audit, research and clinical governance
- Teaching and training preparation
- Appraisal, job planning and rota contribution
- Attendance at clinical and departmental meetings
- Service development and major incident planning
The exact SPA allocation will be agreed on appointment and reviewed annually.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Certificate of Completion of Specialist Training (or CCT) by the time of taking up the post or be accredited for inclusion on the General Medical Council’s Specialist Register.
- Fully registered with the General Medical Council.
Experience
Essential criteria
- Providing direct clinical care
- Active participation in clinical audit
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Chris Jones
- Job title
- General Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07583 076946
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