Job summary
We are seeking an enthusiastic Trust Resident Doctor to join our Dermatology Team. This is a 12 month fixed term full time post but may be extended. This is an excellent opportunity for anyone wishing to pursue a career in dermatology.
The successful candidate will join an established team of 21 Consultants. There is support from 1 Associate Specialist, 3 Specialty doctors and specialist dermatology nurses including 2 skin cancer specialist nurses and 2 paediatric specialist dermatology nurses.
The department also has 1 SPR, 2 clinical fellows and 1 VTS trainee. Services available include day case surgery, paediatric dermatology, phototherapy, photodynamic therapy, patch testing and iontophoresis. Specialist Joint Leg Ulcer, Vulval and Male Genital Dermatoses clinics are held and we have an outreach Plastic Surgery service from the Royal Free Hospital.
The successful applicant will be offered educational supervision by a Consultant for SPR applications and CESR training if required. The post-holder will work with colleagues to support and develop Dermatology services for the local population. You will be based at Watford General Hospital and Hemel Hempstead hospitals or St Albans City Hospital.
Main duties of the job
The candidate will undertake outpatient clinics including specialist clinics, a surgical session, management of inpatients and attendance and skin cancer MDT. There will be no on-call requirements.
Applicants must have full GMC registration. MRCP (UK) and previous experience in dermatology is desirable.
The post-holder will work with colleagues to support and develop Dermatology services for the local population. You will be based at Watford General Hospital and Hemel Hempstead hospitals or St Albans City Hospital.
Watford General Hospital, Hemel Hempstead Hospital and St. Alban's City Hospital are situated in a pleasant part of Hertfordshire and afford easy access to London (1/2 an hour by train) and to other parts of England via the M1 and M25 Motorways.
About us
With a new hospital planned for Watford and work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital, this is an exciting time to join us.
We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imaging models of care, working ever more closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare.
Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at our Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience.
Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others.
At West Herts we offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance and the ability to work flexibly. https://www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking/
We kindly invite you to consider submitting an application.
If you have a disability or long-term health condition and should you require support or guidance please contactwestherts.recruitment@nhs.net
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If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Details
Date posted: 04 March 2026
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Doctor - other
Salary
£52,291 to £67,610 a year plus £149 HCA
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
360-A-11104-A
Job locations
Cross Site
Cross Site
WD18 0HB
Job responsibilities
The Trust Resident Doctor appointed will have continuing responsibility for the care of patients in his/her charge. He/she will also undertake the administrative duties associated with the care of his/her patients. He/she should have ability to work within our large team of consultants, junior doctor, nurses and administrative staff. He/she will be supervised by a consultant dermatologist.
Management of the Dermatology Department is under the direction of Kylie Beattie, Dermatology Service Manager.
Person Specification
Education and qualifications:
* Full registration with the GMC (Essential)
* MRCP (Desirable)
Knowledge:
* Ability to demonstrate broad skills in management of all patients (Essential)
* 18 months specialist training in general medicine/general practice (Essential)
* Previous experience in dermatology and dermatological surgery (Desirable)
Experience:
* An enthusiasm for medical audit (Essential)
* An audit project completed (Desirable)
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 visit UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Cross Site
Cross Site
WD18 0HB
Employer's website
http://www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk
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