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Job summary

Main area
Dermatology
Grade
NHS Medical & Dental: Specialty Doctor
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 10 sessions per week
Job ref
331-L1000725
Employer
University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Royal Lancaster Infirmary
Town
Lancaster
Salary
£59,175 - £95,400 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
14/08/2025 23:59

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University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust logo

Specialty Doctor - Dermatology

NHS Medical & Dental: Specialty Doctor

''Creating a great place to be cared for and a great place to work''

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay has a firm commitment to strengthening the diversity of our workforce, and therefore welcome and encourage applications from likeminded people who can support our ambition to become effortlessly inclusive. We are particularly keen to hear from protected groups – including BAME, LGBT+ and people with a disability.

 


Job overview

We are looking to expand our clinical team for Dermatology services at UHMBT by recruiting a Dermatology Specialty doctor. 

 The appointee is required to have appropriate experience and interest in dermatology.

The Dermatology service has been undergoing major transition within the last 12 months and we seek a highly motivated Specialty doctor with an appetite for change, growth and development.
 
You will be joining a team that has seen recent success in delivering a high quality service and developing individuals professionally. 
Come and join the team and help us drive forward the changes required to ensure the specialty and Trust are viewed as  ‘A great place to be cared for; a great place to work.

Main duties of the job

The Dermatology team provides a comprehensive range  of clinical services including the diagnosis and treatment of skin cancer. The management of a wide range of inflammatory dermatosis in both adult and paediatric patients.
 
The medical team is supported by an experienced and effective team of dermatology nurses and also collaborates with our local community based service. The new post holders will contribute to this service but will also be supported in developing areas of special interest, as well as educational and training skills.
 
There will be opportunities to play a vital role in service development as well as educating and developing staff within the department as we look to grow the services we offer and ultimately achieve our aspiration of being recognised as a tertiary specialist centre. Academic collaborations with the three local medical schools will also be encouraged

 

The post holder will manage their own clinical workload and cover all types of dermatological conditions for two week wait, new and follow up patients and ward referrals, as well as performing minor operations and being an integral part of the sector MDT meetings. 

Working for our organisation

We operate from three main hospitals-Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community healthcare premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, and Ulverston Community Health Centre. 

FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services. 

WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses. 

All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies, day case and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay. 

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The advert, job description and person specification for the role is included in this pack and provide further details.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Full GMC registration
  • MRCP or equivalent or higher diploma

Experience and knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Minimum of three years experience at ST/SHO level or above in General Medicine and allied specialties
  • Ability to provide expert clinical opinion across a wide range of problems within the specialty, with previous exposure to Dermatology/Dermatology surgery
  • Proven and demonstrable ability to undertake independent clinical activity (e.g. surgical lists)
Desirable criteria
  • Experience in the care of all aspects of Dermatology patients
  • Willingness to extend knowledge by continued education

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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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.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Robert Burd
Job title
Clinical Lead Dermatology
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
07929725066
Additional information

Zoe Sayles (Clinical Service Manager)[email protected]

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