Consultant Dermatologist

Job summary
Maintenance of the highest clinical standards in the management of patients.

To share with colleagues responsibility for the day-to-day management of patients.

To promote new ways of working and co-ordinating care for patients in the community and to ensure that services are based on effective and integrated partnerships across the health community.

Take part in multidisciplinary case conferences.

Supervise and train junior medical staff

To be involved in appraising and assessing juniors.

Teaching, research and administration.

To proactively develop the service.

To actively participate in both departmental and Trust matters concerning Clinical Governance and audit.

Main duties of the job
The overriding purpose is to support the provision of highest quality patient care through personal actions and continuous improvement.

• Responsibility for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of illness, and the proper functioning of the department;
• Cover for colleagues' annual leave and other authorised absences;
• To participate in service development and business planning in collaboration with the other Consultants in the department, the CMG and local GPs and commissioners within the local CCGs;
• Professional supervision and management of junior medical staff including the observance of local employment and human resource policies and procedures
• Responsibilities for carrying out teaching, examination and accreditation duties as required and contributing to undergraduate, postgraduate and continuing medical education activity, locally and nationally;
• Participating in medical audit, the Trust's Clinical Governance processes and in CPD - CPD is provided in job plans and attendance at audit and other governance meetings is mandatory; Managerial, including budgetary responsibilities where appropriate and compliance with standing orders and standing financial instructions of the Trust.

About us
Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).

We have four primary goals:

• high-quality care for all,
• being a great place to work,
• partnerships for impact, and
• research and education excellence

And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.

Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:

• we are compassionate,
• we are proud,
• we are inclusive, and
• we are one team

This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.

About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust: https://www.uhleicester.nhs.uk

Date posted: 21 October 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Consultant
Salary: £113,565 to £150,569 a year Pro Rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 358-8335495-CON
Job locations: St Peters Health Centre, Sparkenhoe Street, Leicester, LE2 0TA, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
The job plan will be subject to annual review, with any revisions sought by mutual agreement but it is expected that the successful candidate will work with the CMG management team to ensure that services are delivered efficiently and reflect best practice with processes and governance to match - this may require new and flexible ways of working in the future.

• Monday: AM Skin Cancer Clinic, PM Admin
• Tuesday: AM Operating, PM Operating
• Wednesday: AM Skin Cancer Clinic, PM Operating
• Thursday: AM Grand round/skin cancer MDT, PM Admin/Virtual
• Friday: AM Specialist Clinic, PM Admin

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• MB BS or Equivalent
• Full GMC Registration
• Fully Accredited for Higher Specialist Training or will be eligible for inclusion on the Specialist Register within 6 months of the interview date

Desirable

• Membership of relevant Specialist Societies or Associations.
• Higher degree e.g. MSc, MD or equivalent.

Experience
Essential

• Fully trained in Clinical Dermatology
• Excellent clinical skills and experience requisite to meeting all aspects of the Job Plan
• Ability to apply sound clinical judgment to problems.
• Training in advanced Dermatological surgery

Desirable

• Evidence of clinical or research commitment and a relevant specialty interest.
• Training in MOHs surgery

Management
Essential

• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and supervise juniors.
• Ability to effectively organise, prioritise and manage clinical workload.
• Ability to work to overcome barriers to change (negotiating, influencing and persuasion skills).
• Knowledge and understanding of clinical governance issues

Desirable

• Evidence of management and administration experience.
• Awareness of Service Development issues
• Demonstrable track record of successful change management
• Proven ability to maintain focus in a demanding environment

Communication
Essential

• Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication with patients and colleagues.
• To be empathic and sensitive; capacity to take others perspectives and treat others with understanding.
• Highly Developed Emotional Intelligence

Desirable

• Demonstrable track record of successful change management
• Proven ability to maintain focus in a demanding environment

Audit And Research
Essential

• Ability to appraise research critically
• Ability to supervise juniors undertaking research projects.
• Experience of quality improvement work and audit
• Participation in a quality improvement programme
• Effective participation in and a commitment to clinical audit.

Desirable

• Completion of formal courses in Audit and quality improvement.
• Published Audit including quality improvement.
• Undergone training in teaching and willingness to organise
• Publications in nationally and internationally recognised peer-reviewed journals on subjects relevant to the specialty.

Equality & Diversity
Essential

• Able to demonstrate a commitment and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs.

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. 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.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details
Employer name: University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
Address: St Peters Health Centre, Sparkenhoe Street, Leicester, LE2 0TA, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.jobsatleicestershospitals.nhs.uk/

For questions about the job, contact: Service Manager, Amy Jukes, amy.jukes9@nhs.net, 07484984487

The closing date is 10 November 2026.