Job summary
- Main area
- Dermatology
- Grade
- Specialty Doctor
- Contract
- 6 months (Fixed Term)
- Hours
- Full time - 40 hours per week (Fixed Term)
- Job ref
- 421-MS-2005C
- Employer
- Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- HDH
- Town
- Harrogate
- Salary
- per annum
- Closing
- 13/04/2025 23:59
Employer heading

Speciality Doctor in Dermatology
Specialty Doctor
Job overview
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 compliment 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.
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Working for our organisation
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.
Detailed job description and main 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 Trust’s 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 Trust’s service plans
• Maintaining the confidence of business plans and development strategies formulated for the specialty, the Care Group or the Trust
Person specification
Experience
Essential criteria
- MBChB or equivalent medical qualification
- Holds full GMC Medical registration
- Clinical Governance and audit experience
Desirable criteria
- MRCP or equivalent (candidates with MRCGP will be considered)
- Training and experience in Derm (Postgrad diploma or equivalent)
Experience
Essential criteria
- 12 months NHS experience
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Rachael Robinson
- Job title
- Consultant Dermatologist & Clinical Lead
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01423 557442
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