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Job summary This appointment is for a Specialist Doctor to join the newly merged, dynamic Dermatology team at University Hospital Dorset. The team delivers the full range of Dermatology services to patients from Dorset and Hampshire from 2 well-resourced units at Christchurch Hospital and Poole Hospital. Funding is available for 1 full-time post with flexibility to consider part-time applicants to complement the job plans of current senior Doctors. We would welcome sub-specialty interests to complement the current team including vulval dermatology, paediatric dermatology, patch testing, Moh's micrographic surgery, Medical Dermatology, and/or Pathology. The post holder will initially be based at the Poole and Christchurch sites, but may have clinical duties at Bournemouth hospital. Main duties of the job The appointee will be expected to play a full role in the delivery of the Dermatology service for both in-patient and out-patient activity, and lead continued development and Quality Improvement. Sub-specialty Interests would be supported to be developed potentially including vulval dermatology, paediatric dermatology, patch testing, advanced surgery, Moh's surgery, Medical Dermatology and Skin pathology. All Specialist doctors are required to have a job plan setting out their main duties and responsibilities including a work programme specifying their weekly timetable. The job plan will have both fixed and flexible sessions. The Trust is seeking to implement changes which will provide appropriate and timely care for all our patients. As the service develops into a twenty-four hour, seven day service, the Trust will extend the working week for all staff. This may lead to job plans which involve three session days and week-end working. Supporting Professional Activities The job plan will include 1.5 PAs for supporting professional activities required for revalidation including appraisal, CPD, audit activity and teaching. Discretionary additional SPAs may be available for specific additional activities taken on including lead roles to support the department and the strategic plan and objectives of the Trust as agreed with the Clinical Director. We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications About us Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues. UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme. This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have about this at interview. There is a planned move for this service anticipated during Autumn 2025 , when thisrole and base of work may relocate to Poole Hospital. Upon relocation of the role/service, excess mileage allowance / reimbursement will not apply, and any travel between the postholder's home and work base will be classified as a commute. Any other changes unrelated to this, will be handled in line with Trust/National terms and conditions. Details Date posted 28 July 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary £100,870 to £111,441 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 153-M3710 Job locations Christchurch Hospital Fairmile Road Christchurch BH23 2JXJob description Job responsibilities To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert. Job description Job responsibilities To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert. Person Specification Qualifications EssentialExisting Associate Specialist or eligible to apply for the Specialist Doctor position Experience EssentialMinimum of 12 years' experience since obtaining medical degree Person Specification Qualifications EssentialExisting Associate Specialist or eligible to apply for the Specialist Doctor position Experience EssentialMinimum of 12 years' experience since obtaining medical degree 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 theUK 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 seeNHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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 theUK 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 seeNHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust Address Christchurch Hospital Fairmile Road Christchurch BH23 2JXEmployer's website(Opens in a new tab) Employer details Employer name University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust Address Christchurch Hospital Fairmile Road Christchurch BH23 2JXEmployer's website(Opens in a new tab)#J-18808-Ljbffr