Specialty Doctor in Dermatology
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
Coventry, CV2 2DX
Salary
£61,542 to £99,216
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
1 September 2026
1 days left
Job description
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Specialty Doctor to join the UHCW dermatology department. UHCW NHS Trust is one of the leading teaching hospi...
As part of our commitment to patients and delivery of a world class service for all we have created the UHCW Improvement (UHCWi) System in partnership with the Virginia Mason Institute in Seattle; this involves a structured approach to removing waste and putting the patient first using a lean management system and methodologies. Our culture and ways of working reflect and embed the practices and methodologies of UHCWi. You are expected, where identified, to attend and complete relevant training and development opportunities to support this. This may include Lean for Leaders, Advanced Lean Training, and the Human Factors Programme, amongst others. Full attendance and completion of identified courses is considered essential and a prerequisite for this post.
The post holder will have a continuing responsibility for the care of patients in his/her charge, ensuring safe handover as appropriate. The post holder will provide a prompt dermatology opinion on request from colleagues in other specialties. The post holder will play an integral part in the Dermatology Service. The successful candidate will assist with General Dermatology clinics, Specialist Clinics, Minor Surgery Clinics and review inpatients. The post holder will provide a high quality service in liaison with the other Dermatologists, Nursing staff and General Practitioners.
The general functions of the Specialty Doctor would include:
Clinical Function
Assessment, investigation and treatment planning of patients referred to the services.
Provision of a range of clinical interventions, including skin surgery, cryotherapy and the use of oral and topical treatments as indicated.
The post holder may take part in a weekday daytime (9am to 5pm) on call rota that is shared with 3 dermatology specialty registrars.
There is an opportunity to attend weekly skin cancer MDT where all major cases are discussed.
The post holder can elect to take part in an optional 1:6 out of hours non-resident on call
Rota (weekday evening 5pm-8pm and weekend 9am-5pm). If the appointee elects to take part in the out of hours on call rota, the appointee would be expected to provide advice to colleagues by telephone or review patient if requested.
The post holder should contribute to the activity of the department and take on other roles and responsibilities as required. There is a continuous responsibility for teaching, training and supervision of junior staff. Involvement in teaching of undergraduates, nurses and allied health professionals is desirable. The appointee should attend clinical governance meetings and contribute to the audit programme.
Education and Liaison
- Provision of advice and support to the local Practitioners/Nurses/Colleagues in the management of a broad range of dermatological conditions.
Core Competencies
The core competencies that the Specialty Doctor will be expected to have will include:
Evidence of knowledge and skills relevant to dermatology.
Evidence of generalist skills
- Good communication skills - Competence in teaching and training anda commitment to cascading knowledge and skills
Evidence of Audit.
Evidence of a training record.
Evidence of maintenance of skills required for the service i.e. courses and self-directed learning.
Evidence of good teamwork
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.
We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.
Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.
We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)
By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.
The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.
Qualificaion/ Training
Essential
- Meets all essential criteria
Desirable
- Meets all desirable criteria
Experience
Essential
- Evidence that present achievement and performance is commensurate with totality of training Evidence of experience in a range of acute medical specialties, with experience of managing patients on an unselected medical take, during core training or equivalent. At least two year's experience in managing patients with dermatological conditions
Desirable
- Able to manage complex dermatological conditions and perform skin cancer surgery to a high level
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrates awareness of the basics of managing patients with dermatological conditions Competence at core completion level in the management of medical emergencies, in patients and out patients Appropriate knowledge base, and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems Proficiency in a range of medical procedures (as defined by the core curriculum) as an indication of manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination Able to work without direct supervision where appropriate Able to prioritise clinical need Able to maximise safety and minimise risk
Desirable
- Evidence of some competences in the specialty, as defined by the relevant curricula Evidence of skills in the management of acute medical emergencies (e.g. ALERT, IMPACT certification) Evidence of skills in the management of patients not requiring hospital admission Evidence of ST3 level procedural skills relevant to medical patients (clinical independence in central venous cannulation, chest drain insertion, joint aspiration, DC cardioversion, abdominal paracentesis)
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Demonstrates understanding of research, including awareness of ethical issues Demonstrates understanding of the basic principles of audit, clinical risk management, evidence based practice, patient safety and clinical quality improvement initiatives Demonstrates knowledge of evidence informed practice Demonstrates an understanding of clinical governance? Evidence of teaching experience and/or training in teaching
Desirable
- Demonstrates an understanding of research methodology Evidence of relevant academic and research achievements, and involvement in a formal research project Evidence of relevant academic publications
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First seen
28 August 2026
Last checked
31 August 2026
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