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Job overview
University Hospital Bristol NHS foundation Trust wishes to appoint maternity cover for a Consultant Dermatologist in the Bristol Royal Infirmary (BRI). The post will involve working alongside our existing highly motivated team of Dermatologists who deliver care to the population of Bristol and the surrounding area. Applicants wishing to work less than full time are encouraged to apply.
The post holder will be based at the Bristol Dermatology Centre in the BRI and the role may include sessions at Weston General Hospital or South Bristol Community Hospital. The Department is looking to recruit a consultant whose schedule will include set days working from the dermatology centre to provide the service stability for the clinical workforce, resident doctors and large specialist nurse teams. Please refer to the job description for more information.
Our current team of dermatologists includes consultants; and an Associate Specialist, supported by speciality resident doctors and clinical fellows. The Bristol Dermatology Department is a large teaching hospital providing a full range of dermatology services for the local population as well as a regional service in paediatric, phototherapy, contact dermatitis, skin lymphoma and nail disease. As part of an undergraduate and postgraduate teaching trust, we are one of the regional training centres for dermatology.
Main duties of the job
The Bristol Dermatology Centre is a self-contained facility including a phototherapy suite, contact dermatitis suit, treatment area, skin surgery day case theatres, administration and consultant offices. The Dermatology Department provides a full range of services to the local population of Bristol and adjacent areas.
Candidates should note that an acknowledgement of application will be sent and, if successful in being shortlisted, an invite to attend for interview will be sent.
Candidates wishing to visit the hospital may do so and should make their arrangements with:
Dr Shalini Narayan or Dr Debbie Shipley, Consultant Dermatologists ( Clinical Leads)
Tel: 0117 342 2770 or email: dermatologysecretaries@uhbw.nhs.uk
Working for our organisation
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as ‘Good’ overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward- thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone’s throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for further details of this position.
Closing date for applications: Friday 5th December
Interview Date: Proposed w/c 15th December 2025, day to be confirmed
Person specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential criteria
Full and specialist registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) in Dermatology or
eligible for specialist registration within six months of interview or
Holder of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or evidence of within six months of award of CCT or equivalent by date of interview
Desirable criteria
Higher academic qualification eg MSc, MD, PhD
Experience
Essential criteria
Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in dermatology
Able to take responsibility for delivering service without direct supervision
Desirable criteria
Evidence of a special interest and expertise that complements those of other consultants in the department and is consistent with the Trust’s service strategy
Knowledge & Skills
Essential criteria
Up to date knowledge and experience of dermatology
Knowledge of NHS priorities with reference to dermatology
Desirable criteria
Broad range of IT skills
Clinical Governance & Audit
Essential criteria
Understanding of clinical governance and the individual responsibilities it implies
Knowledge of the principles of clinical audit and evidence of participation
Positive approach to evidence based practice
Participation in continuing professional development (CPD) scheme and, where relevant, evidence of participation
Research
Essential criteria
Knowledge of the principles involved in research
Evidence of involvement in research
Evidence of peer review research papers
Desirable criteria
Ability to increase the academic profile of the department.
Teaching & Training
Essential criteria
Experience of teaching medical students.
Experience of supervising trainees.
Knowledge of teaching to a multidisciplinary team
Desirable criteria
Formal teaching qualification
We hope that you will decide to join us and become part of this exciting journey, helping us to shape our future together.
• As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.
• The Trust is committed to investing in and caring for all our staff. We will support you in maintaining and improving your health and wellbeing, as well as your career development through management and training support – developing exceptional people for exceptional careers.
• UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults.
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Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts we may close this vacancy before the advertised closing date. Therefore, please apply for this post as soon as you can, if you are interested and you meet the requirements of the Person Specification
Only those candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification will be shortlisted for this job.
As a guide interviews should usually take place within 3 weeks of the closing date.
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