United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust

Dermatology Specialty Doctor

The closing date is 01 October 2025

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the existing dermatology team in Lincolnshire, a motivated, energetic team who are committed to providing high quality services to a largely rural population. The purpose of this post is to ensure the highest quality of care is provided to the Lincolnshire population. The appointees will join a busy, enthusiastic and hardworking team.

Main duties of the job

Duties and Responsibilities1. The appointee is expected, in conjunction with his/her colleagues, to provide a comprehensive dermatology service to the hospitals within Lincolnshire, working across the different sites for the organisation as required.2. To provide departmental cover for dermatology by coordinating leave with colleagues.3. To teach medical students, junior doctors, nursing staff and General Practitioners. To take an active part in the Postgraduate Medical Education programme.4. To have continuing responsibility for the patients in his/her charge and for the proper functioning of the Department.5. To attend the Dermatology Team meetings and actively contribute to the management and development of the clinical service, and other service activities with the object of ensuring a high standard of patient care.6. Meet Royal College of Physicians standards and British Association of Dermatologist in continuing medical education.7. Participate in local mandatory training, annual medical appraisal and revalidation.8. To take part in the Team, Department, Trust, District, Regional and National Audit programmes.9. To provide professional supervision and management of nursing and medical staff.10. To be involved in research where appropriate.11. Undertake such other duties as may be identified to meet the needs of the service.

About us

Thank you for your interest in the position of Consultant Dermatologist, at UnitedLincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust.We recognise that outstanding care can only be delivered through our people.We want to attract people who can help us deliver our vision. We want in return to help peopleachieve what they wish in their careers in the NHS at ULHT.We are always keen to welcome highly skilled, committed and compassionate individuals to ourhospitals - people who put patients at the heart of everything they do and are ready to help usachieve our vision

Details

Date posted

17 September 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Specialty Doctor

Salary

£61,542 to £99,216 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

357-MLN-527-25-QIA975

Job locations

Lincoln County Hospital

Greetwell Road

Lincoln

LN2 5QY


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description for full job description and main responsibilities for this role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description for full job description and main responsibilities for this role.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Clinical Skills

Essential

  • Current valid GMC registration
  • MRCP (derm) or equivalent Medical experience to specialist level

Desirable

  • MRCP or equivalent
  • Higher degree e.g. Masters degree

Special Knowledge / Abilities and/or Experience

Essential

  • Experience and understanding of NHS practice
  • Special area of interest and expertise within Dermatology including skin surgery

Desirable

  • Special interest in surgery / paediatrics or biological therapies

Person Skills / Qualities

Essential

  • Ability to balance competing priorities to achieve complex clinical tasks
  • Encouragement and support of colleagues
  • Ability to teach trainees, general practitioners and medical students

Interests and Motivation to the Job

Essential

  • Ability to assist in the development of the service

Desirable

  • Intention to undertake CESR in Dermatology

Academic Achievement / Research Publication

Desirable

  • Participation in research
  • Publications in peer-reviewed journals

Other Skills (e.g. audit / teaching / management)

Essential

  • Good communication skills
  • Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team
  • Interest in teaching medical students, general practitioners and nurses

Desirable

  • Experience of resource management and clinical audit
Person Specification

Qualifications & Clinical Skills

Essential

  • Current valid GMC registration
  • MRCP (derm) or equivalent Medical experience to specialist level

Desirable

  • MRCP or equivalent
  • Higher degree e.g. Masters degree

Special Knowledge / Abilities and/or Experience

Essential

  • Experience and understanding of NHS practice
  • Special area of interest and expertise within Dermatology including skin surgery

Desirable

  • Special interest in surgery / paediatrics or biological therapies

Person Skills / Qualities

Essential

  • Ability to balance competing priorities to achieve complex clinical tasks
  • Encouragement and support of colleagues
  • Ability to teach trainees, general practitioners and medical students

Interests and Motivation to the Job

Essential

  • Ability to assist in the development of the service

Desirable

  • Intention to undertake CESR in Dermatology

Academic Achievement / Research Publication

Desirable

  • Participation in research
  • Publications in peer-reviewed journals

Other Skills (e.g. audit / teaching / management)

Essential

  • Good communication skills
  • Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team
  • Interest in teaching medical students, general practitioners and nurses

Desirable

  • Experience of resource management and clinical audit

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

United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Lincoln County Hospital

Greetwell Road

Lincoln

LN2 5QY


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Lincoln County Hospital

Greetwell Road

Lincoln

LN2 5QY


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Clinical Lead and Consultant Dermatologist

Dr Neill Hepburn

neill.hepburn2@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

17 September 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Specialty Doctor

Salary

£61,542 to £99,216 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

357-MLN-527-25-QIA975

Job locations

Lincoln County Hospital

Greetwell Road

Lincoln

LN2 5QY


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