Consultant Dermatologist

Join a well-established, forward-thinking Dermatology department that offers outstanding opportunities for career development, teaching, and sub-specialty practice in a region known for its natural beauty and high quality of life. We are working with a hospital that is seeking a full-time Consultant Dermatologist to provide high-quality care in general dermatology and develop a complementary sub-specialty interest.

Role and Responsibilities

This is a full-time, 10 Programmed Activities (PA) Consultant position in Dermatology. The post holder will provide high-quality dermatological care, including urgent "two-week wait" cancer referrals, and is expected to contribute to teaching, audit, clinical governance, and service development.

Key responsibilities include:

• Delivering dermatological care across outpatient clinics, surgical lists, and urgent referrals.
• Sharing clinical responsibilities and management of the department with consultant colleagues.
• Supervising and supporting junior doctors, specialty doctors, and nurses.
• Teaching medical students and participating in departmental teaching sessions.
• Participating in clinical audit, continuing medical education (CME), and research activities.
• Taking part in the advice and guidance rota for teledermatology referrals.
• Participating in weekly skin cancer MDTs and bi-monthly complex case clinics.

There are no overnight or weekend on-call commitments, but each consultant is responsible for covering one weekday per week for urgent inpatient and GP dermatology referrals, with cross-cover arrangements during leave periods.

Clinic templates typically include 12–14 patients per general clinic session. Peripheral clinics and outreach work are part of the service and travel time is factored into the job plan accordingly.

The Hospital

We are working with a large acute NHS Trust in South West England, serving a population of approximately 400,000, which increases significantly with tourism in the summer months. The Trust operates across three main hospital sites and numerous community locations.

The Dermatology Department is based in a dedicated, modern facility and includes:

• Three operating theatres
• A full outpatient suite
• A Mohs micrographic surgery unit
• A phototherapy and day treatment area
• Consultant offices, admin support, and a Mohs laboratory

The department offers a broad range of specialist services including:

• Mohs surgery
• One-stop skin lesion clinics
• Paediatric dermatology
• Cutaneous allergy services
• Nurse-led systemic therapy clinics (Isotretinoin, biologics, etc.)
• Teledermatology advice and guidance

The team comprises three consultants, one GU consultant, four associate specialists, three specialty doctors, and a highly skilled nursing team that includes nurse prescribers and trained dermatology surgical nurses. The department is research-active and supports clinicians in academic and clinical research in collaboration with the University of Exeter Medical School.

The Location

Located in a historic cathedral city in South West England, this region offers a balanced lifestyle. With a mix of coastal and countryside settings, the area is famous for its stunning beaches, surfing, sailing and hiking trails. There is a strong cultural heritage and excellent family-friendly amenities, including top-rated schools and leisure facilities.

Transport links are excellent, with easy access via the A30, regular train services to London (including a sleeper train) and domestic flights from a nearby airport to major UK cities.

The area is ideal for professionals seeking a better work-life balance, offering a slower pace of life, strong community feel, and access to one of the most naturally beautiful regions in the UK.

The Requirements

Essential Criteria:

• Full GMC registration with a licence to practise
• MRCP(UK) or equivalent qualification
• Wide experience in all aspects of Dermatology
• Proven involvement in clinical audit and governance
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Fluent English (IELTS level 7.5 equivalent or above)

Desirable Criteria:

• Entry on the GMC Specialist Register (or eligibility within 6 months of interview)
• Mohs or dermatological surgery fellowship
• Experience in medical education
• Higher degree (MD, PhD or equivalent)
• Published research in peer-reviewed journals
• Proven research track record

Candidates must have access to their own transport and be able to travel within the region, including to peripheral clinic locations. A willingness to relocate within 30 minutes' travel of the main hospital is preferred if the post becomes Category A on-call.

How BDI Resourcing can support

When choosing to apply for your next role with BDI Resourcing, you’ll have the full support of an expert recruitment team who will assist, as standard, with:

• CV Preparation using our recognised bespoke guidance
• Application support with expert knowledge of specialisms, NHS and local support
• Video based Interview Preparation using specific example questions according to job role
• Contract and offer negotiations for salary, relocation packages, tenure and more

Once you have accepted your new role, you’ll then be met by one of our dedicated relocation executives who will guide you through all the way to starting to your new role including:

• Document gathering and checking 
• COS and Visa Application support if applicable
• Short- and long-term accommodation sourcing
• Travel Arrangements
• Family support for finding schools and any other aspects of pastoral care

How to Apply 

To apply for this role, simply send your CV over to apply@bdiresourcing.com and one of our specialist team members can pick it up, or use the form below. If you have any questions or would like to know more, please email your queries through to the same address and one of our team will be in touch.