About this role
Job summary
Applications are invited for an enthusiastic doctor to join our friendly and dynamic dermatology team based at Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham (QEHB). The post is suitable for a doctor who has completed IMT Stage 1 (year 2) and wishes to gain further experience in dermatology to support an application for a dermatology training number. The post would commence on 5th August 2026 on a fixed term basis until 3rd August 2027.
Our dermatology service is one of the largest in the West Midlands, delivering dermatology care to over 90,000 patients a year. We offer a range of subspecialty services including medical dermatology and biologics, complex skin surgery (including Mohs micrographic surgery), a regional skin lymphoma service, the regional specialist skin cancer multidisciplinary team (SSMDT) and a tertiary vulval service.
The successful candidate must have the ability to communicate and work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team. A strong commitment to the activity of the department and involvement with clinical governance and audit is expected.
This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a forward-thinking team and progress your career in dermatology department. If you would like to join our team, please complete the application form via NHS jobs.
For further details please contact:
Dr Monica Anyasodor (0121 371 5126) [email protected]
Dr Farah Mahmood (0121 371 [email protected]
Consultant Dermatologists and Training Leads for Dermatology at QEHB
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for the care of patients with dermatological problems in both outpatient and inpatient settings. They will work with other residents and nursing colleagues, under consultant supervision. The post holder will undertake a mixture of medical dermatology and skin cancer clinics. They may also have a skin biopsy list depending on service requirements and their expertise, with supervision as appropriate.
The post holder will participate in an on-call dermatology rota providing middle grade cover for the acute dermatology service. The post holder will usually do weekday on-call work on Thursdays (when registrars on the dermatology training programme have protected teaching). They will also contribute to the weekend on-call rota on a 1:6 to 1:7 rota. Please note, the weekday and weekend out-of-hours service currently runs until 7pm but it is under review and may be reduced or cease.
The post holder will join the weekly multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings at 8am on Mondays, alternating between medical dermatology and dermatopathology meetings. The post holder will participate and present at monthly departmental operational and governance meetings. They may also have opportunities to attend other MDTs such as the dermatology-rheumatology MDT. The post holder will be encouraged to present at regional dermatology meetings.
About us
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.
Job description Job responsibilities
Audit and Quality Improvement (QIP)
The successful applicant will be expected to participate in the departmental audit programme. There are ongoing audits and QIPs within and these can be presented at our monthly Team meetings.
Clinical Governance
The appointee will be expected to participate in all aspects of clinical governance as developed by the Trust to monitor, maintain, and develop the quality and effectiveness of care. The Trust is committed to the development and maintenance of the highest clinical standards through individual appraisal.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
*Medical degree (MBBS/ MBChb or equivalent) *Full GMC registration with a licence to practise *Eligibility to live and work in the UK
Desirable
MRCP Higher Degree
Experience Essential
*Completion of Internal Medicine Training year 2 (or equivalent) *Four years full-time postgraduate training (or its equivalent gained on a less than full-time basis) *Minimum of six months of experience working within the NHS *Evidence of participation in continuing professional development (CPD) *Quality improvement/ audit project experience
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
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 Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
Address Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Mindelsohn Way
Birmingham
West Midlands
B15 2TH
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/jobs.htm (Opens in a new tab)