Dermatology Consultant with certificate of sponsorship to the UK

Visa Note

This position offers a Certificate of Sponsorship for eligible international candidates. However, applicants must verify their eligibility with the employer directly as visa requirements and processes may vary based on individual circumstances. The employer will provide detailed guidance on the sponsorship process for successful candidates.

Job Details

Company: University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Job Title: Dermatology Consultant

Location: Poole Hospital, Longfleet Road, Poole, BH152JB

Salary: £109,725 to £145,478 per annum

Employment Type: Permanent

Schedule: Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working options available

Language: English

Closing Date: 28 May 2026

Reference Number: 153-M3848

About the Position

This appointment is for 2 Consultant Dermatologists on a permanent contract. You will be joining University Hospitals Dermatology Team of 7 other consultants at an exciting time as they bring the cross site teams together. Any sub-specialty interest would be encouraged and supported.

Main Duties

This appointment is for a Consultant Dermatologist 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 2 full-time posts, with flexibility to consider part-time applicants to complement the job plans of current senior Doctors.

Specialty Interests

We would welcome sub-specialty interests including Moh’s micrographic surgery, Medical Dermatology and/or Pathology. Flexibility is provided for this post to provide a Consultant with an opportunity to sub-specialise, or for an Associate specialist to complete training for CESR application.

About the Trust

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.

Important Information

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. As part of our commitment to delivering high-quality care across seven days, this post may involve participation in an out-of-hours rota, including evenings, weekends, and/or bank holidays, in accordance with service needs.

Remuneration

Any work undertaken outside standard hours/PA’s will attract remuneration in line with the respective NHS Medical and Dental Terms and Conditions of Service. We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Essential Qualifications

Qualifications and Training:

• Full GMC registration
• MRCP or equivalent

Skills, Knowledge and Aptitude:

• Ability to organise and manage outpatient priorities
• Ability to manage and lead a wide range of staff involved in a cohesive Dermatology service
• Evidence of formal training in health service management
• Previous experience on policy forming committees
• Evidence of organising an audit programme
• An understanding of research methodology and an ability to interpret research findings
• Publications in peer reviewed journals
• Evidence of Audit Management

Desirable Qualifications

Qualifications and Training:

• Higher degree eg MPhil, MD or PhD (Score 1 in progress – 3 submitted – 5 awarded)
• Other relevant postgraduate qualification

Skills, Knowledge and Aptitude:

• Computer/IT Research skills

Essential Experience

Experience:

• Able to offer an expert opinion on a full range of Dermatological problems
• Extensive training in General Internal Medicine and Dermatology
• Formal training in Dermatology sub-specialty
• Ability to recognise the limits of his/her own clinical competence
• Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
• Able to perform within a multi-disciplinary team

Interpersonal Skills

Essential:

• Honesty and reliability and personal resilience
• Enquiring, constructively critical approach to work
• Caring attitude to patients
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GPs, nurses, and other agencies
• Commitment to Continuing Medical Education
• Willingness to work in partnership with management
• Willingness to facilitate integration with Commissioning teams and other Care Groups
• Ability to act on own initiative appropriately
• Interest and enthusiasm for the post

Other Requirements

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see the NHS Careers website. Additionally, applicants must be able to speak English as necessary for the role.

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 the UK Visas and Immigration website. 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.

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.

How to Apply

Apply via the NHS Jobs website. For questions about the job, contact: Pooja Tanna (Dermatology Consultant & Clinical Lead) at pooja.tanna@uhd.nhs.uk or 03000198148.

Application Checklist for International Candidates

1. Verify your eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship with the employer

2. Prepare your GMC registration documentation

3. Obtain required criminal record certificates from all countries where you’ve resided for 12+ months in the past 10 years

4. Prepare evidence of your qualifications and experience

5. Contact the employer directly with any questions about the relocation process

Employer Website

For more information about University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust, please visit: https://www.uhd.nhs.uk/careers

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Supporting Documents

For full details, please refer to the attached Job Description.docx and Dermatology Consultant.pdf documents.