Consultant Dermatologist

Job summary
We are looking to appoint to a part time (0.8 PA) Consultant Dermatologist to the Dermatology department at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust based at the Royal Hallamshire Hospital, with clinical activities in Sheffield Children's Hospital.

We would welcome applications from candidates across the full spectrum of experience, from those who have recently completed training to those who have well-established careers.

Should any further vacancies arise shortlisted applicants will be considered.

Main duties of the job

• This post will be based at the Royal Hallamshire Hospital and includes an on-call commitment. The working practices will be subject to the needs of the Dermatology department.
• Provide outpatient clinics for general dermatology and urgent suspected cancer.
• Provide skin surgery lists.
• Working at Sheffield Children's Hospital to provide paediatric dermatology outpatient clinics and minor operations lists
• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• To have a continuing clinical responsibility for patients admitted under your care and for any managerial/administrative arrangements necessary for their continuing care. To this end, the appointee(s) will contribute to the regular meetings of the dermatology department.
• The post holder will be allocated 1.6836 SPA per week around clinical shifts for the first year. For subsequent years, SPA allocations will be agreed as part of the job planning process in line with trust protocol.
• An annual review of duties will take place with the Clinical Lead/Director as part of the Job Planning process.
• To participate in the Trust's annual appraisal process.
• The allocation of time between the various duties of the post will be open to some adjustment in consultation with consultant colleagues and the employing Trust.
• The successful candidate will work according to the terms and conditions of the national consultant contract.

About us
Located on rolling hills and dissected by river valleys, Sheffield is one of the greenest and most wooded cities in Europe. More than a third of the city lies inside the beautiful Peak District National Park, and it is virtually surrounded by open countryside. Its central location and excellent transport links also means it is less than two hours from most major metropolitan areas.

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's busiest and most successful NHS foundation trusts. This is an exceptional opportunity to join an award winning and internationally recognised team, with a focus on innovation, research and high quality care, as well as family friendly working, and we are keen to discuss with individuals about how we can support their ambitions.

Date posted: 23 October 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Consultant
Salary: £113,565 to £150,569 a year per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: 190-STH-26-232
Job locations: Royal Hallamshire Hospital, Glossop Road, Sheffield, S10 2JF, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
Please refer to the supporting job description and person specification which will outline the duties of the role including an indicative job plan.

Applications from those unable, for personal reasons, to work on a whole time basis or a job share basis will be considered.

The successful candidate must be registered with the GMC with a valid licence to practice. For further information please visit the GMC website and click on the Registration and Licensing link. You will also have completed Specialist Training (or equivalent) and be entered on the Specialist Register of the GMC, or have a CCT date within six months of the date of interview.

Non-UK/EEA applicants should ensure they are aware of the recent changes to the Immigration rules. For further information on how this may affect your application apply through our website.

Person Specification
Continuous Professional Development

• Essential: Evidence of participation in CME/CPD in the last 12 months
• Desirable: Maintenance of a CPD diary or portfolio

Clinical governance and audit

• Essential: Experience in performing clinical audit
• Desirable: Completion and publication of a substantive audit project or service improvement project

Personal attributes

• Essential: Demonstrates behaviour consistent with PROUD values (see below)
• Essential: Good written communication skills
• Essential: The applicant must demonstrate skills in listening, reading, writing and speaking the English language that enables effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues as set out in the GMC good medical practice (2013).

Management and Administration

• Essential: Understands the systems and structures of NHS Management

Teaching and training

• Essential: Experience of teaching student doctors and doctors in training at all levels

Research

• Essential: Ability to critically assess published research and incorporate it into clinical practice where appropriate.
• Desirable: Publications in Peer reviewed journals.

Clinical experience

• Essential: Ability to work as an independent practitioner in the Adult and Paediatric Dermatology.
• Essential: Possess broad clinical experience in the outpatient and inpatient Adult and Paediatric Dermatology.

Qualifications

• Essential: Full Registration with the GMC with a licence to practise.
• Essential: Name on the specialist register for relevant specialty or eligible within 6 months of the date of the interview. If an applicant is UK trained, they must also be a holder of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or be within six months of award of CCT by date of interview.
• Essential: Postgraduate professional qualifications as appropriate to post. MRCP or Equivalent.
• Desirable: MD or PhD or equivalent

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 apply through our website.

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

Employer details
Employer name: Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Employer's website: https://www.sth.nhs.uk

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Clinical Director, Dr Ben Stone, benjamin.stone1@nhs.net, 01142713561

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