Job Summary
This is an exciting time to join the team at University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust - one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK, as we redesign and transform dermatology services across the area. Our service provides General and Specialist Dermatology for adults and children including skin cancer, patch testing for allergies, joint MDT clinics for Rheumatology, Oncology, Plastics and Genital Dermatology and Histopathology.
We are developing pathways with the local community dermatology service, expanding our Teledermatology provision and also aim to expand our advice and guidance and e-referral system. Our long term ambition is to develop a dermatology hub for specialist provisions including the development of a Mohs surgical unit.
Interviews are scheduled to take place on 11th December 2025.
The consultant dermatologist will work with the dermatology team to provide a comprehensive clinical service for patients. The dermatology service at UHCW is delivered across 3 sites, primarily at University Hospital (Coventry) but also at George Eliot Hospital (Nuneaton) and Hospital of St Cross (Rugby). This post will support the general dermatological service with most of the clinical sessions based at GEH Nuneaton and few sessions at University hospital Coventry.
Main duties of the job
This post will join a team of seven other Consultants in the Dermatology Unit providing in‑patient and out‑patient services.
They will take ongoing responsibility for patients under his/her care, providing a consultation service and advisory service to clinical colleagues in other specialties within the Trust and Primary Care.
Demonstrate a firm involvement in Clinical Governance, Risk Management and Clinical Audit – this will include the development and maintenance of appropriate systems and practices to ensure continued safe clinical practice.
All consultants are required to demonstrate active participation inClinical Professional Development.
As a University Teaching Hospital, the successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate a strong commitment to teaching.
Participate in the development of the Dermatology service, treatment protocols and guidelines and the greater knowledge in the management of Dermatological conditions.
Develop and maintain good communications with General Practitioners and appropriate external agencies.
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
* Essential – Meet All Essential
* Desirable – Meet All Desirable
Experience / Knowledge
* Essential – Meet All Essential
Management & Administrative
* Essential – Meet All Essential
Teaching & Training
* Essential – Meet All Essential
Research, Audit & Clinical Governance
* Essential – Meet All Essential
Continued Professional / Personal Development
* Essential – Meet All Essential
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
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UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer Details
Employer name: University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
Address: George Elliot Hospital, Nuneaton, CV10 7DJ
Website: https://www.jobsatuhcw.co.uk
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