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Specialty Doctor in Dermatology
The closing date is 04 March 2026
Specialty Doctor in Dermatology – 0.4 WTE
The successful candidate will be expected to provide a general Dermatology service including routine and urgent clinics. There are opportunities to undertake specialist interest clinics to complement existing specialisms.
Main duties of the job
The remit of the postholder will be to work within the multi-disciplinary team providing care for Dermatology patients, both within the hospital and the community this includes the care of outpatients, in‑patients and day case treatment patients.
The post will be based at Harrogate District Hospital. The Job Plan will be finalised on application, this will be flexible to suit the needs of the candidate. In essence this will involve delivery of a number of clinics per week. Timetables will be adjusted to meet departmental requirements.
About us
At Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust we provide outstanding care to both our patients and our staff. We support staff through benefits, health and wellbeing initiatives and opportunities for personal and professional development.
* An inclusive and supportive culture our Trust encourages staff to bring their whole selves to work and active Staff Networks identify areas for improvement.
* Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise staff with our Making a Difference, Team of the Month Awards & Colleague Recognition Awards
* Employee Support and wellbeing - we have a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and fast track physiotherapy service for employees.
* Staff Benefits - We have a range of staff benefits and schemes to support staff health, engagement, wellbeing and inclusion.
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification.
Applicants must hold MBChB or equivalent medical qualification, have experience in Dermatology and be eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment.
As an employee of the Trust you will work in close co‑operation with, and support other clinical, medical professional and managerial colleagues in providing high quality healthcare to the Trusts patients. Integral to these responsibilities is the following:
* The provision of a first class clinical service
* Effective leadership to all staff engaged in the specialty
* Undertaking all work in accordance with Trust procedures and operating policies
* Conducting clinical practice in accordance with contractual requirements and within the parameters of the Trusts service plans
* Maintaining the confidence of business plans and development strategies formulated for the specialty, the Care Group or the Trust
Person Specification
Experience
* MBChB or equivalent medical qualification
* Holds full GMC Medical registration
* Clinical Governance and audit experience
* 36 months NHS experience
* MRCP or equivalent (candidates with MRCGP will be considered)
* Training and experience in Derm (Postgrad diploma or equivalent)
* Experience in Dermatology within the NHS
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.
Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust
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