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Job summary

Main area
Dermatology
Grade
NHS Medical & Dental: Specialty Doctor
Contract
12 months (Fixed Term)
Hours
Full time - 40 hours per week
Job ref
218-T1-SPD-8286462
Employer
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
UHCW
Town
Coventry
Salary
£63,696 - £102,689 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
01/10/2026 23:59
Interview date
08/10/2026

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University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust logo

Speciality Doctor in Dermatology

NHS Medical & Dental: Specialty Doctor

Job overview

This is an exciting time to join the team at University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust – one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK, as we redesign and transform dermatology services across the area. Our service provides General and Specialist Dermatology for adults and children including skin cancer, patch testing for allergies, joint MDT clinics for Rheumatology, Oncology, Plastics and Genital Dermatology and Histopathology.

We are developing pathways with the local community dermatology service, expanding our Teledermatology provision and also aim to expand our advice and guidance and e-referral system. Our long-term ambition is to develop a dermatology hub for specialist provisions including the development of a Mohs surgical unit.

The Speciality Doctor will join a team of 6 consultants, 3 Specialist Registrars, 2 Specialty Doctors and 1 SHO and will work with the team to provide a comprehensive clinical service for patients. The dermatology service at UHCW is delivered across 3 sites, primarily at University Hospital (Coventry) but also at George Eliot Hospital (Nuneaton) and Hospital of St Cross (Rugby).

Main duties of the job

As a University Teaching Hospital, the successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate a strong commitment to teaching.

Participate in the development of the Dermatology service, treatment protocols and guidelines and the greater knowledge in the management of Dermatological conditions.

Develop and maintain good communications with General Practitioners and appropriate external agencies.

Working for our organisation

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.

We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.

Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.

We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence® designated organisation – please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence ® - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.

 

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

We are extremely proud of our skilled employees across our hospital sites in Coventry and Rugby, with high quality patient care positioned at the heart of everything we do.

Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a national and international leader in healthcare.

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities.

There has never been a better time to join our team.

Person specification

Qualificaion/ Training

Essential criteria
  • Meets all Essential
Desirable criteria
  • Meets all Desirable

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Evidence that present achievement and performance is commensurate with totality of training  Evidence of experience in a range of acute medical specialties, with experience of managing patients on an unselected medical take, during core training or equivalent. At least two year’s experience in managing patients with dermatological conditions
Desirable criteria
  • Able to manage complex dermatological conditions and perform skin cancer surgery to a high level

Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Demonstrates awareness of the basics of managing patients with dermatological conditions  Competence at core completion level in the management of medical emergencies, in patients and out patients  Appropriate knowledge base, and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems  Proficiency in a range of medical procedures (as defined by the core curriculum) as an indication of manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination  Able to work without direct supervision where appropriate  Able to prioritise clinical need  Able to maximise safety and minimise risk
Desirable criteria
  • Evidence of some competences in the specialty, as defined by the relevant curricula  Evidence of skills in the management of acute medical emergencies (e.g. ALERT, IMPACT certification)  Evidence of skills in the management of patients not requiring hospital admission  Evidence of ST3 level procedural skills relevant to medical patients (clinical independence in central venous cannulation, chest drain insertion, joint aspiration, DC cardioversion, abdominal paracentesis)

Skills & Abilities

Essential criteria
  • Demonstrates understanding of research, including awareness of ethical issues  Demonstrates understanding of the basic principles of audit, clinical risk management, evidence based practice, patient safety and clinical quality improvement initiatives  Demonstrates knowledge of evidence informed practice  Demonstrates an understanding of clinical governance  Evidence of teaching experience and/or training in teaching
Desirable criteria
  • Demonstrates an understanding of research methodology  Evidence of relevant academic and research achievements, and involvement in a formal research project  Evidence of relevant academic publications

Employer certification / accreditation badges

No smoking policyAge positiveDisability confident leaderImproving working livesArmed Forces Covenant (Silver Award)Pathway to excellenceCare quality commission - GoodPregnancy Loss PledgeHeart Charter

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

Please note: An application cap has been applied to this position. UHCW reserve the right to close a vacancy before the closing date if we receive a high volume of applications or if there has been a change in organisational priorities.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Saibal Sanyal
Job title
Consultant Dermatologist & Clinical Lead
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01788 663196
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