Consultant Dermatologist

North Bristol NHS Trust

The closing date is 07 May 2025

Job summary

Royal College Approval

The successful applicant will join a team of dermatologists who work closely with the plastic surgery department to provide a skin cancer service at NBT. We also provide a general dermatology service and have close links with the dermatology department at Bristol Royal Infirmary (BRI).

The dermatology service is a local and regional service primarily covering Bristol and South Gloucestershire populations, but we also provide an SSMDT and accept tertiary referrals for patients with complex skin cancer in the South-West. We also deliver specialist services such as Mohs' micrographic surgery, Laser, and Vulval dermatology. The post-holder will join a team of 6 Consultant Dermatologists, 1 Specialty Doctor, 2 specialist nurses and 6 resident doctors employed at the trust.

Main duties of the job

The work of the Dermatology Department includes:

  • General Dermatology Clinics
  • Skin Cancer Clinics and surgery
  • Acute Ward Referrals
  • Advice and Guidance referrals (Tele-dermatology) and photo clinics
  • Remote and face to face general and suspected cancer dermatology
  • MOH's surgery
  • Biologic clinic for Eczema
  • Complex patient clinic (commissioned by UHBW)
  • Nurse-led drug monitoring and inflammatory disease clinics
  • Specialist Skin Cancer Multidisciplinary Meetings
  • Supervision of a Dermatology trainee/cancer CNS
  • Undergraduate teaching

About us

The Dermatology Department is within the Surgical Directorate and managed together with Plastic Surgery to improve skin cancer patient pathways. Currently the Dermatologists see approximately 7,500 new patients and 7,500 follow ups per year. There is a dedicated area of outpatients in the Brunel building at Southmead Hospital that houses both Dermatology, Plastic Surgery, local anaesthetic skin surgery theatres, procedure rooms and a MOHs laboratory.

NBT Dermatology clinics are also run at Cossham Hospital, Kingswood. The post-holder will be based at Southmead Hospital but may be asked to provide a dermatology clinic in a community setting or in another hospital location. The post holder may be asked to work flexibly including the consideration of evening clinics and to be a part of our teledermatology service.

Date posted

09 April 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£105,504 to £139,882 a year Per Annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

339-ASCR6951-SNL

Job locations

Southmead Hospital

Bristol

BS10 5NB


Job description

Job responsibilities

  • General Dermatology Clinics
  • Skin Cancer Clinics and surgery
  • Acute Ward Referrals
  • Advice and Guidance referrals (Tele-dermatology) and photo clinics
  • Remote and face to face general and suspected cancer dermatology
  • Nurse-led drug monitoring and inflammatory disease clinics
  • Specialist Skin Cancer Multidisciplinary Meetings
  • Supervision of a Dermatology trainee/cancer CNS
  • Undergraduate teaching

There are close links with the Dermatology Centre at the Bristol Royal Infirmary (BRI), part of University Hospital Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW). Patients requiring complex biological treatments and patch testing are referred to the BRI for treatment. There are links with community specialist nurses for management of inflammatory skin disease. In addition, there is a Mohs micrographic surgery service supported by 3 part-time Mohs surgeons from UHBW. Our resident team includes a one-year rotating dermatology trainee (NTN), a clinical fellow, and a GP trainee doctor. To maintain close links between Dermatologists across the city, time will also be allocated for the weekly regional combined clinic which is held at the BRI.

Job description

Job responsibilities

  • General Dermatology Clinics
  • Skin Cancer Clinics and surgery
  • Acute Ward Referrals
  • Advice and Guidance referrals (Tele-dermatology) and photo clinics
  • Remote and face to face general and suspected cancer dermatology
  • Nurse-led drug monitoring and inflammatory disease clinics
  • Specialist Skin Cancer Multidisciplinary Meetings
  • Supervision of a Dermatology trainee/cancer CNS
  • Undergraduate teaching

There are close links with the Dermatology Centre at the Bristol Royal Infirmary (BRI), part of University Hospital Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW). Patients requiring complex biological treatments and patch testing are referred to the BRI for treatment. There are links with community specialist nurses for management of inflammatory skin disease. In addition, there is a Mohs micrographic surgery service supported by 3 part-time Mohs surgeons from UHBW. Our resident team includes a one-year rotating dermatology trainee (NTN), a clinical fellow, and a GP trainee doctor. To maintain close links between Dermatologists across the city, time will also be allocated for the weekly regional combined clinic which is held at the BRI.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • MB BS or equivalent Membership or Fellowship of the Royal College of Physicians. Full registration with the GMC. Name on Specialist Registrar on date of taking up appointment or to have obtained CCT within 6 months of interview date

Desirable

  • MD or equivalent

Training and Experience

Essential

  • Wide experience in all aspects of General (internal) Medicine and Dermatology culminating in the award of CCT in Dermatology.
  • Demonstrate interest in skin cancer, surgical dermatology and competent in dermatological surgery.
  • Demonstrate interest in diagnosis and management of inflammatory dermatology

Desirable

  • Completion of courses relevant to Dermatology
  • Advanced training in Skin Surgery
  • Higher degree e.g. MSc PhD.

Research, Teaching and Publications

Essential

  • Thorough understanding of principles of medical audit. Ability to design, conduct and supervise audits
  • Evidence of participation in Audit and Research
  • Proven Published outputs

Desirable

  • Experience of clinical research culminating in presentation and publication of original studies, review articles etc relevant to speciality.
  • Ability to lead clinical research project

Personal Requirements

Essential

  • Good communication skills. Evidence of the ability to communicate with patients, colleagues and staff at all levels
  • Ability to work with colleagues in other specialties to develop local services.
  • Ability to inspire, motivate and develop junior medical staff

Further training, management

Essential

  • Evidence of participation in management
  • Understanding of recent initiatives and changes, including Clinical Governance and Appraisal.

Desirable

  • Management courses and/or qualifications.
  • Knowledge of the structure of Health Service.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • MB BS or equivalent Membership or Fellowship of the Royal College of Physicians. Full registration with the GMC. Name on Specialist Registrar on date of taking up appointment or to have obtained CCT within 6 months of interview date

Desirable

  • MD or equivalent

Training and Experience

Essential

  • Wide experience in all aspects of General (internal) Medicine and Dermatology culminating in the award of CCT in Dermatology.
  • Demonstrate interest in skin cancer, surgical dermatology and competent in dermatological surgery.
  • Demonstrate interest in diagnosis and management of inflammatory dermatology

Desirable

  • Completion of courses relevant to Dermatology
  • Advanced training in Skin Surgery
  • Higher degree e.g. MSc PhD.

Research, Teaching and Publications

Essential

  • Thorough understanding of principles of medical audit. Ability to design, conduct and supervise audits
  • Evidence of participation in Audit and Research
  • Proven Published outputs

Desirable

  • Experience of clinical research culminating in presentation and publication of original studies, review articles etc relevant to speciality.
  • Ability to lead clinical research project

Personal Requirements

Essential

  • Good communication skills. Evidence of the ability to communicate with patients, colleagues and staff at all levels
  • Ability to work with colleagues in other specialties to develop local services.
  • Ability to inspire, motivate and develop junior medical staff

Further training, management

Essential

  • Evidence of participation in management
  • Understanding of recent initiatives and changes, including Clinical Governance and Appraisal.

Desirable

  • Management courses and/or qualifications.
  • Knowledge of the structure of Health Service.

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).

Additional information

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

North Bristol NHS Trust

Address

Southmead Hospital

Bristol

BS10 5NB


Employer's website

https://www.nbt.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

North Bristol NHS Trust

Address

Southmead Hospital

Bristol

BS10 5NB


Employer's website

https://www.nbt.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Dermatology Clinical Lead

Dr Helen Audrain

helen.audrain@nbt.nhs.uk

01174147604

Date posted

09 April 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£105,504 to £139,882 a year Per Annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

339-ASCR6951-SNL

Job locations

Southmead Hospital

Bristol

BS10 5NB


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