Speciality Doctor in Dermatology
| Posting date: | 16 March 2026 |
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| Salary: | £61,542.00 to £99,216.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £61542.00 - £99216.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 30 March 2026 |
| Location: | Coventry, CV2 2DX |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9218-26-0318 |
Summary
The general functions of the Specialty Doctor would include: Clinical Function: Assessment, investigation and treatment planning of patients referred to the services. Provision of a range of clinical interventions, including skin surgery, cryotherapy and the use of oral and topical treatments as indicated. The post holder may take part in a weekday daytime (9am to 5pm) on call rota that is shared with 3 dermatology specialty registrars. There is an opportunity to attend weekly skin cancer MDT where all major cases are discussed. The post holder can elect to take part in an optional 1:6 out of hours non-resident on call Rota (weekday evening 5pm-8pm and weekend 9am-5pm). If the appointee elects to take part in the out of hours on call rota, the appointee would be expected to provide advice to colleagues by telephone or review patient if requested. The post holder should contribute to the activity of the department and take on other roles and responsibilities as required. There is a continuous responsibility for teaching, training and supervision of junior staff. Involvement in teaching of undergraduates, nurses and allied health professionals is desirable. The appointee should attend clinical governance meetings and contribute to the audit programme. Education and Liaison Provision of advice and support to the local Practitioners/Nurses/Colleagues in the management of a broad range of dermatological conditions. Core Competencies The core competencies that the Specialty Doctor will be expected to have will include: Evidence of knowledge and skills relevant to dermatology. Evidence of generalist skills: - Good communication skills - Competence in teaching and training anda commitment to cascading knowledge and skills Evidence of Audit. Evidence of a training record. Evidence of maintenance of skills required for the service i.e. courses and self-directed learning. Evidence of good teamwork