Dermatology Consultant (Surgical)
The closing date is 25 June 2026
University Hospital Bristol NHS foundation Trust seeks a Consultant Dermatologist with a specialist interest in skin cancer and surgery. The post will be based at the Bristol Dermatology Centre in the Bristol Royal Infirmary (BRI) and will work alongside a highly motivated team of dermatologists and allied professionals to provide services to the local and regional population.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be based at the Bristol Dermatology Centre. The role will include scheduled days working from the dermatology centre and surrounding hospitals to support the clinical workforce, resident doctors, GP trainees and specialist nurse teams. A full range of services will be delivered, including phototherapy, contact dermatitis, skin surgery day case theatres and general dermatology clinics.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
- Fully registered with GMC
- Certification of completion of specialist training (CCT) or equivalent
- OR Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR) at the point of interview
- Candidates can be within 6 months of gaining CCT at the date of interview. Please note this does not apply to CESR applications
- Must be on the GMC’s Specialist Register for Dermatology to start Consultant appointment
- Higher academic qualification e.g. MD, PhD or equivalent
Experience
- Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in dermatology
- Able to take responsibility for delivering service without direct supervision
- Evidence of a special interest and expertise that complements those of other consultants in the department and is consistent with the Trust’s service strategy
Clinical Knowledge and Skills
- Up to date knowledge and experience of dermatology.
- Knowledge of NHS priorities with reference to dermatology
- Broad range of IT skills
Clinical Governance and Audit
- Understanding of clinical governance and the individual responsibilities it implies
- Knowledge of the principles of clinical audit and evidence of participation
- Positive approach to evidence based practice
- Participation in continuing professional development (CPD) scheme and, where relevant, evidence of participation
Research
- Knowledge of the principles involved in research
- Evidence of involvement in research
- Evidence of peer review research papers
- Ability to increase the academic profile of the department
Teaching and Training
- Experience of teaching medical students.
- Experience of supervising trainees
- Knowledge of teaching to a multidisciplinary team
- Formal teaching qualification
- Evidence of management training and evidence of learning from it
- Ability to organise efficient and smooth running of a specialist service
- Ability to cope with and effectively organise the workload of a consultant
- Ability to practice independently as a consultant
- Ability to take on responsibility and show evidence of leadership
- Ability to work under pressure and cope with setbacksDemonstration of knowledge of NHS management structures
Interpersonal, communication & team working skills
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, clinical colleagues, support staff and other colleagues.
- Good knowledge of, and ability to use, spoken and written English
- Ability to present effectively to an audience, using a variety of methods, and to respond to questions and queries
- Ability to develop effective working relationships on an individual and multi-professional basis with all levels of staff both within and across divisions
- Ability to be a flexible team member
Any other Personal Abilities and Aptitudes
- Ability to adapt and respond to changing circumstances
- Awareness of personal limitations
- Ability to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels
Other
- Demonstrates the 4 Trust values
- Meets professional health requirements
- Willingness to travel to and work in other sites necessitated by the role.
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.
As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them.
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