Specialty Doctor in Dermatology
Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Chorley, PR7 1PP
Salary
£63,696 to £102,689
Contract
Fixed-Term
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
8 September 2026
8 days left
Job description
We are seeking a Specialty Doctor to join our forward thinking and friendly Dermatology team. The post is based in the purpose-built Dermatology Outpa...
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.
LTHTR comprises of 2 sites, Royal Preston Hospital (RPH) and Chorley District Hospital (CDH). Ward referrals are at both sites. The weekly Regional Specialist Skin MDT is currently conducted via MS Teams. The Trust provides a comprehensive range of outpatient Dermatology Services at Chorley and South Ribble Hospital, in our purpose-built Dermatology Outpatient and Treatment Centre opened in April 2003. The Centre is well-equipped with consulting suites, treatment rooms, theatres, office space, narrow-band UVB and UVA cabinets, hand and foot PUVA machine, and patch test facilities. The team consists of consultants, specialty doctors, medical photographers, dermatology specialist nurses, medical secretaries, admin support assistants and a management team.
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration and Licence to Practice
- MBBS or equivalent
Desirable
- Higher Medical Degree (MD or MSc) or ChM
- Willing to work towards a CESR
- MRCP or non-UK equivalent
- RCP(UK) Specialty Certificate Exam, Dermatology
- CCST or equivalent Inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register or eligible for entry within 6 months of interview
Experience
Essential
- Wide experience in dermatology
- Commitment to attending Clinical Supervisor Training Course within the first 6 months of starting the post
Desirable
- Trained Clinical Supervisor
Management
Essential
- Evidence of Clinical Leadership
- Evidence of commitment to audit and improving clinical practice/service development
Desirable
- Management course/ certification
Research and Deveolpment
Essential
- Evidence of interest in personal development e.g. through research and/or publications
Desirable
- Evidence of peer reviewed publications
Aptitudes and Skills
Essential
- Commitment to working as part of a clinical team
Desirable
- Teaching skills for both medical and paramedical disciplines
Health
Essential
- Meets professional health requirements in line with GMC Standards/ Good Medical Practice
Personal
Essential
- Proven effective communication skills (with examples)
- Good organisation skills (with examples).
- Works well within a multidisciplinary environment.
- Resident within 30 minutes travel time to Chorley/Preston.
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First seen
18 August 2026
Last checked
20 August 2026
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