Consultant Dermatologist

NHS

  • Chester
  • £109,725-145,478 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 8 days ago
Working Full time: 10 sessions per weekThe successful candidate will be a 10 PA Permanent Consultant appointment in Dermatology. The appointee will be expected to integrate within the team of existing Consultants in order to provide a complete dermatology service. Clinic template size will be complied with numbers advised by British Association of Dermatologists. The successful candidate will be encouraged to develop their own specialist interest. We would particularly welcome a candidate who wished to develop a specialist interest in paediatric dermatology.Main duties of the jobAll the consultants undertake general and skin cancer clinics and minor-ops. There is a rota for ward referrals and triage.Clinic template size will be complied with numbers advised by British Association of Dermatologists. The successful candidate will be encouraged to develop their own specialist interest. We would particularly welcome a candidate who wished to develop a specialist interest in paediatric dermatology.About usThe Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust provides services to West Cheshire and to Welsh patients covered by Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board. The Trust works collaboratively within the wider Cheshire and Merseyside Health and Care Partnership. Its services are provided from three locations:
  • The Countess of Chester Hospital: providing 438 general and acute beds
  • Ellesmere Port Hospital: providing 56 beds as a rehabilitation, intermediate and outpatient facility
  • Tarporley War Memorial Hospital: a base for community services which serve the local rural population.
The Trust employs over 5916 staff (headcount) which includes temporary bank staff and provides acute emergency and elective services, primary care direct access services and obstetric services to a population of approximately 411,000. This includes 361,000 residents in Chester and West Cheshire which includes Ellesmere Port and Neston as well as the Deeside area of Flintshire which has a population of approximately 50,000.DetailsDate posted26 August 2025Pay schemeHospital medical and dental staffGradeConsultantSalary£109,725 to £145,478 a year paContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference number210-2025-609Job locationsCountess of Chester HospitalLiverpool RoadChesterCH2 1ULJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesSee Job Description for further details.Recruitment selection processes are based on competence (see Person specification) and values.Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costswill be deducted from their salary over the first three months of employment.You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £16per year applies.New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post, we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.Good luck with your application. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesSee Job Description for further details.Recruitment selection processes are based on competence (see Person specification) and values.Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costswill be deducted from their salary over the first three months of employment.You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £16per year applies.New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post, we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.Good luck with your application.Person SpecificationQualifications & SkillsEssential
  • Full GMC Registration
  • Entry on GMC Specialist Register. CCT/CESR for Dermatology - or date within 6months of appointment
Desirable
  • Relevant fellowships
  • Interest in developing a specialist interest - particularly in pediatrics
Teaching & Training ExperienceEssential
  • Experience /Interest teaching
  • Training the Trainers Course
Desirable
  • Other Teaching skill Courses or qualifications
Person SpecificationQualifications & SkillsEssential
  • Full GMC Registration
  • Entry on GMC Specialist Register. CCT/CESR for Dermatology - or date within 6months of appointment
Desirable
  • Relevant fellowships
  • Interest in developing a specialist interest - particularly in pediatrics
Teaching & Training ExperienceEssential
  • Experience /Interest teaching
  • Training the Trainers Course
Desirable
  • Other Teaching skill Courses or qualifications

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