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Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

Speciality Doctor in Dermatology

The closing date is 28 April 2026

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Job summary

Specialty Doctor in Dermatology - 0.6 WTE

The successful candidate will be expected to provide a general Dermatology service including routine and urgent clinics. There are opportunities to undertake specialist interest clinics to compliment existing specialisms.

Main duties of the job

The remit of the postholder will be to work within the multi-disciplinary team providing care for Dermatology patients, both within the hospital and the community this includes the care of outpatients, in- patients and day case treatment patients.

The post will be based at Harrogate District Hospital and possibly an outreach hospital. The Job Plan will be finalised on application, this will be flexible to suit the needs of the candidate. In essence this will involve delivery of a number of clinics per week. Timetables will be adjusted to meet departmental requirements. The timetable will include outpatient clinics and being on call for acute dermatological queries or seeing patients on the general medical wards.

About us

At Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust we provide outstanding care to both our patients and our staff. We support staff through benefits, health and wellbeing initiatives and opportunities for personal and professional development.

  • An inclusive and supportive culture our Trust encourages staff to bring their whole selves to work and active Staff Networks identify areas for improvement.
  • Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise staff with our Making a Difference, Team of the Month Awards & Colleague Recognition Awards
  • Employee Support and wellbeing - we have a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and fast track physiotherapy service for employees.
  • Staff Benefits - We have a range of staff benefits and schemes to support staff health, engagement, wellbeing and inclusion.

Details

Date posted

14 April 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Specialty Doctor

Salary

Depending on experience per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

421-MS-3784C

Job locations

HDH

Harrogate

HG2 7SX


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification. Applicants must hold MBChB or equivalent medical qualification, have experience in NHS Dermatology and be eligible for full registration with the GMC.

As an employee of the Trust you will work in close co-operation with, and support other clinical, medical professional and managerial colleagues in providing high quality healthcare to the Trusts patients. Integral to these responsibilities is the following: -

The provision of a first class clinical service

Effective leadership to all staff engaged in the specialty

Undertaking all work in accordance with Trust procedures and operating policies

Conducting clinical practice in accordance with contractual requirements and within the parameters of the Trusts service plans

Maintaining the confidence of business plans and development strategies formulated for the specialty, the Care Group or the Trust

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification. Applicants must hold MBChB or equivalent medical qualification, have experience in NHS Dermatology and be eligible for full registration with the GMC.

As an employee of the Trust you will work in close co-operation with, and support other clinical, medical professional and managerial colleagues in providing high quality healthcare to the Trusts patients. Integral to these responsibilities is the following: -

The provision of a first class clinical service

Effective leadership to all staff engaged in the specialty

Undertaking all work in accordance with Trust procedures and operating policies

Conducting clinical practice in accordance with contractual requirements and within the parameters of the Trusts service plans

Maintaining the confidence of business plans and development strategies formulated for the specialty, the Care Group or the Trust

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • oMBChB or equivalent medical qualification
  • oHolds full GMC Medical registration
  • oClinical Governance and audit experience
  • o24 months NHS Dermatology experience

Desirable

  • oMRCP or equivalent (candidates with MRCGP will be considered)
  • oTraining and experience in Derm (Postgrad diploma or equivalent)
  • oLeadership skills
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • oMBChB or equivalent medical qualification
  • oHolds full GMC Medical registration
  • oClinical Governance and audit experience
  • o24 months NHS Dermatology experience

Desirable

  • oMRCP or equivalent (candidates with MRCGP will be considered)
  • oTraining and experience in Derm (Postgrad diploma or equivalent)
  • oLeadership skills

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

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

Address

HDH

Harrogate

HG2 7SX


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

Address

HDH

Harrogate

HG2 7SX


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Consultant Dermatologist & Clinical Lead

Rachael Robinson

rachael.robinson1@nhs.net

01423557442

Details

Date posted

14 April 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Specialty Doctor

Salary

Depending on experience per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

421-MS-3784C

Job locations

HDH

Harrogate

HG2 7SX


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