Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Specialty Doctor - Dermatology

The closing date is 01 October 2025

Job summary

Applications are invited for a 1 WTE Specialty Doctor in Dermatology to join our friendly and enthusiastic team of 13wte Consultant colleagues serving a population of~949,000 across South Essex and based at the purpose-built Arthur Rook Centre for Dermatology. This is a vacant post based at Basildon Hospital as part of the South Essex Dermatology Service which covers Brentwood, Basildon, Thurrock and Southend On Sea.

We will support flexible working hours and will also support any special interest you may wish to develop within the NHS Framework. We are also committed to support any quality improvement projects you may wish to do as part of service improvement within Dermatology.

With the introduction of the Mid Essex Hospitals NHS Trust, it is likely that the post holder will be required to provide some services across multiple hospital sites.

Main duties of the job

The department has aspirations to develop into a regional Dermatology specialist centre. Sub-specialist services currently provided include Paediatric Dermatology, Allergy, Dermatological surgery and Dermatopathology, and the department is in the process of developing MOHs Micrographic Surgery.

As a developing regional service Dermatology occupies a prominent position within the management structure of the Trust and has enjoyed significant investment in staffing and facilities over the past 10 years. With further expansion of the catchment area there is scope to further develop the general and sub specialist aspects of the service.

About us

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust

Details

Date posted

17 September 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Specialty Doctor

Salary

£61,542 a year Per annum (Pro rata for part time)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

390-B&D-BR-3317

Job locations

Basildon

Basildon

SS16 5NL


Job description

Job responsibilities

We look forward to your application. Please refer to attached Job Description for full list of responsibilities.

Job description

Job responsibilities

We look forward to your application. Please refer to attached Job Description for full list of responsibilities.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Training & experience in Dermatology
  • GMC Registered

Desirable

  • Experience in skin cancer diagnosis and treatment

Clinical Practice

Essential

  • Sufficient clinical experience in dermatology to work independently
  • Ability to communicate effectively

Desirable

  • NHS experience

Management

Essential

  • Commitment to effective departmental management

Experience

Essential

  • Experiance in both adults and paediatrics

Desirable

  • 4 years ST experience 2 years within the Specialty
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Training & experience in Dermatology
  • GMC Registered

Desirable

  • Experience in skin cancer diagnosis and treatment

Clinical Practice

Essential

  • Sufficient clinical experience in dermatology to work independently
  • Ability to communicate effectively

Desirable

  • NHS experience

Management

Essential

  • Commitment to effective departmental management

Experience

Essential

  • Experiance in both adults and paediatrics

Desirable

  • 4 years ST experience 2 years within the Specialty

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

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Basildon

Basildon

SS16 5NL


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Basildon

Basildon

SS16 5NL


Employer's website

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


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Lead Consultant Dermatologist

Dr Anika Khan

anika.khan@nhs.net

01245515113

Details

Date posted

17 September 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Specialty Doctor

Salary

£61,542 a year Per annum (Pro rata for part time)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

390-B&D-BR-3317

Job locations

Basildon

Basildon

SS16 5NL


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