About this role
Job summary
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Job Title: Consultant Dermatologist
Start Date: September 2026
Contract Type: Permanent
Please see below for detailed job description of the role.
Main duties of the job
This appointment is for a Consultant Dermatologist and will be based at Royal South Hants Hospital. They may be some sessions possibly based in Southampton General Hospital and/or peripheral hospitals or other sites of health care provision.
The focus of this post is to provide comprehensive specialist outpatient services in dermatology and in addition could include services for a subspecialty in medical or surgical dermatology.
Please see the Consultant Brochure which provides further information.
About us
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated 'Good' by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.
We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
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Job description Job responsibilities
You will be expected to attend the department's meetings including departmental and consultant meeting, Clinical Governance meeting and Skin MDT.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and innovative candidate who will further support our well established team.
For an overview of the position, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification document. This includes a detailed breakdown of the key responsibilities, role expectations, and the qualifications we are looking for. It outlines the essential criteria for the role and is designed to support you in preparing your application by helping you evaluate how your skills, experience, and professional background align with the requirements of the role.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The successful candidate will be employed under the terms and conditions of service for Consultants (England) 2003.
Proposed interview date: 25th June 2026
This vacancy closes on or before 27th May 2026
Person Specification
Qualifications, Training & Experience Essential
MBBS or equivalent medical qualification GMC registration with a licence to practise Appropriate higher medical qualification i.e. MRCP/MRCS or equivalent Appropriate knowledge base, and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems Good all round experience in General Dermatology Experience in the management of skin cancer and cutaneous surgery Experience of teaching undergraduate and postgraduate trainees Experience of supervising junior doctors
Desirable
Entry onto the Specialist Register for GMC or be within six months of obtaining CCT/CCST or equivalent MD or equivalent higher degree or evidence of relevant research Experience of teaching basic clinical skills to undergraduates/postgraduates Experience of teaching Lay groups and other staff groups
Aptitudes and skills Essential
High standard of clinical skill and expertise in the specialty Able to contribute to the full range of skills required for the on call rota for the specialty Evidence and ability to work effectively in multi-professional teams Evidence of Audit/Research Has attended a recognised management training event or will have such training on completion of CCT/CCST Supervision of post graduate trainees Evidence of Clinical Governance Ability to teach clinical skills Ability to organise in patient and out-patient waiting lists
Desirable
Interest in the field of skin cancer and dermatological surgery or other specific interest in a medical subspecialty of dermatology Familiarity within issues of service organisation and development Ability to supervise postgraduate research Publications in peer review journals
Living Trust Values Essential
Patients First Always Improving Working Together
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.
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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 Employer name University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust
Address Royal South Hants Hospital
Brintons Terrace
Southampton
SO14 0YG
Employer's website https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)