Job overview
We are looking to recruit a Specialty Doctor to join our forward thinking and friendly Dermatology team on a 6-month contract, based at our Chorley & South Ribble District Hospital (CDH) site.
Provision of a specialised Dermatology Service to the local population supported by experienced Medical, Specialist Nurse, and Nursing colleagues and of a comprehensive service utilising our full range of diagnostic and therapeutic facilities and as much of the service locally as possible, minimising inconvenience to patients and ensuring ease of access.
The Dermatology Unit has excellent links with the Plastic Surgery Department, situated within the Trust and is the hub of the Lancashire Cancer Network and is the central base for local Plastic surgeons, with whom Dermatology has developed close working relationships with and hosts the specialist skin MDT meeting.
Please note that the job plan in the job description is a sample, the specifics of which will be required to meet the needs of the service but can be discussed and negotiated with the candidate.
The post will be to commence from Jan 2026.
Main duties of the job
You would provide direct care to patients; contribute where appropriate to multi-disciplinary teams and take part in the co-ordination of care for patients within CDH and RPH as well taking an active role, in conjunction with colleagues, in the planning, development and delivery of the Dermatology Service for the Directorate.
You would assume a continuous commitment for the care of patients, even if employed less than full-time, and ensure that adequate arrangements are made for leave and off duty periods and promote high professional standards of clinical care for patients, both through direct patient care and by the maintenance of continuing professional development and continue to maintain links with General Practitioners operating in the area, as well as contributing to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching.
The Dermatology department diagnoses and treats the whole range of inflammatory skin conditions and skin cancers in adults, as well as providing guidance for in-patients with Dermatology conditions. We provide a specialised Dermatology service to the local population supported by experienced medical, specialist nurse, and nursing colleagues. Our comprehensive service also utilises our full range of diagnostic and therapeutic facilities.
Working for our organisation
LTHTR comprises Royal Preston Hospital (RPH) and Chorley District Hospital (CDH).
The post is based in the purpose-built Dermatology Outpatient and Treatment Centre, at Chorley District Hospital, where all Dermatology clinics are held.
Ward referrals are at both sites.
The weekly Regional Specialist Skin MDT is on Teams.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job description, Person specification and Specialty/ Trust Brochure for further details on:
1. What we can offer
2. Job Plan/On-call Requirements
3. The Team
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
4. Full GMC Registration and Licence to Practice
5. MBBS or equivalent
Desirable criteria
6. Higher Medical Degree (MD or MSc) or ChM
7. Willing to work towards a CESR
8. MRCP or non-UK equivalent
9. RCP(UK) Specialty Certificate Exam, Dermatology
10. CCST or equivalent Inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register or eligible for entry within 6 months of interview
Experience
Essential criteria
11. Wide experience in dermatology
12. Commitment to attending Clinical Supervisor Training Course within the first 6 months of starting the post
Desirable criteria
13. Trained Clinical Supervisor
Management
Essential criteria
14. Evidence of Clinical Leadership
15. Evidence of commitment to audit and improving clinical practice/service development
Desirable criteria
16. Management course/ certification
Research and Deveolpment
Essential criteria
17. Evidence of interest in personal development e.g. through research and/or publications
Desirable criteria
18. Evidence of peer reviewed publications
Aptitudes and Skills
Essential criteria
19. Commitment to working as part of a clinical team
Desirable criteria
20. Teaching skills for both medical and paramedical disciplines
Health
Essential criteria
21. Meets professional health requirements in line with GMC Standards/ Good Medical Practice
Personal
Essential criteria
22. Proven effective communication skills (with examples)
23. Good organisation skills (with examples).
24. Works well within a multidisciplinary environment.
25. Resident within 30 minutes travel time to Chorley/Preston.
Desirable criteria
26. Car owner/driver