Consultant Dermatologist

Job summary

Have you considered advancing your career in Dermatology in a place where your initiatives and skills are valued?

This is an excellent opportunity to join our specialist team of consultant doctors and become part of the North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust. You will be based at Peterborough City Hospital and work cross-site at Hinchingbrooke Hospital, Stamford and Rutland Hospital. We work closely with the Community sector providing support and governance for GPwER and Nursing Specialists in the region.

As our new Consultant Dermatologist, you will be part of a welcoming and supportive team dedicated to providing comprehensive care at the secondary level for patients with Medical Dermatology and skin cancer needs and participating in outpatient clinics.

You will be a Member of the Royal College of Physicians or have equivalent experience and training and must be fully registered and licensed to practice with the General Medical Council. Specialist Registrars who have successfully completed all parts of their training must be listed in the specialist register within six months of the appointment committee.

We are dedicated to ensuring flexible working schedules to promote a better work-life balance for all out employees. If you are interested in working part-time, we strongly encourage you to apply.

Main duties of the job

Principal elements of the post will be:

• To provide outpatient clinic and procedure lists across the hospital sites for inflammatory skin disease and skin cancer patients in the adult and paediatric population.
• To be an active member of the skin cancer multidisciplinary team, with regular attendance at the alternate week MDT meetings.
• To provide support, training and governance to nurses and any junior medical staff in the team. Support for local GPwSI, GPs in training and students from regional hospitals is also anticipated.
• To provide a comprehensive Dermatology service, in collaboration with other Dermatologists, including inpatient care and referrals, outpatient referrals and treatment and telephone or electronic advice and guidance to local GPs.
• Active participation in clinical audit, continuing professional development and research as appropriate. There is access to a study leave budget for appropriate CPD activities. The post holder will be expected to contribute to the Trust and CBU Clinical Governance processes including the dedicated monthly half days. Compliance with annual appraisal and revalidation programme is required.
• To work with NWAFT and community colleagues to develop integrated services for Skin patients in the region.
• To work with colleagues to promote the collective aims of the division and the Trust.

About us

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust is a large, complex organisation serving a diverse population across multiple sites. We are committed to delivering high quality, safe and effective care, with a strong focus on continuous improvement and clinical leadership.

You will be joining a supportive and collaborative senior leadership community, working closely with clinical and corporate colleagues to address key priorities and challenges. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a rapid, visible difference at a critical time, improving care, strengthening standards, and embedding a positive, accountable culture.