Job summary
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
About us
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.
Job description
Job 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
Job description
Job 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
- 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
- Higher academic qualification eg MSc, MD, PhD
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in dermatology
- Able to take responsibility for delivering service without direct supervision
Desirable
- 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
- Up to date knowledge and experience of dermatology
- Knowledge of NHS priorities with reference to dermatology
Desirable
Clinical Governance & Audit
Essential
- 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
- Knowledge of the principles involved in research
- Evidence of involvement in research
- Evidence of peer review research papers
Desirable
- Ability to increase the academic profile of the department.
Teaching & Training
Essential
- Experience of teaching medical students.
- Experience of supervising trainees.
- Knowledge of teaching to a multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- Formal teaching qualification
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- 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
- Higher academic qualification eg MSc, MD, PhD
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in dermatology
- Able to take responsibility for delivering service without direct supervision
Desirable
- 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
- Up to date knowledge and experience of dermatology
- Knowledge of NHS priorities with reference to dermatology
Desirable
Clinical Governance & Audit
Essential
- 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
- Knowledge of the principles involved in research
- Evidence of involvement in research
- Evidence of peer review research papers
Desirable
- Ability to increase the academic profile of the department.
Teaching & Training
Essential
- Experience of teaching medical students.
- Experience of supervising trainees.
- Knowledge of teaching to a multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- Formal teaching qualification
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.
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.
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).
