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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Consultant Dermatologist to join a well-established and high-performing Dermatology service in the Northern Ireland.

The successful candidate will contribute to a comprehensive dermatology service covering outpatient care, skin surgery, and specialist clinics within a large, multidisciplinary department that delivers both secondary and tertiary services.

This role offers the opportunity to work within a research-active environment with strong teaching commitments and access to specialist clinics, including skin cancer, paediatric dermatology, and biologics services.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Deliver and maintain the highest standards of clinical care in Dermatology services.
• Provide comprehensive dermatology care, including diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of skin conditions.
• Undertake general dermatology clinics and skin surgery procedures.
• Share responsibility for the day-to-day management of the Dermatology department.
• Supervise and support junior doctors, trainees, and medical students.
• Participate in teaching, training, and continuous professional development activities.
• Engage in clinical governance, audit, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Contribute to research activities, including participation in NIHR portfolio studies.
• Provide cross-cover for consultant colleagues during periods of leave.
• Ensure compliance with GMC guidelines and professional standards.

Service Overview

• Large and well-established Dermatology department, providing services across a wide geographical area with a substantial patient population.

• High-volume Dermatology service delivering comprehensive inpatient and outpatient care.
• Specialist services include:
  • Skin cancer and two-week wait clinics
  • Paediatric dermatology clinics
  • Biologics services
  • Patch testing and contact dermatitis services
  • Phototherapy services
  • Combined speciality clinics, including dermatology–rheumatology collaboration
• Strong multidisciplinary team consisting of Consultants, Specialty Doctors, Registrars, Specialist Nurses, and Allied Health Professionals.
• Excellent opportunities for clinical development, subspecialty interest work, and involvement in teaching and service improvement initiatives.
• Department committed to delivering high-quality patient-centred care across both acute and community settings.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Registration

Essential

• MBBS/MBChB or equivalent
• Full GMC registration with a licence to practise
• MRCP
• Entry on GMC Specialist Register (or within 6 months of CCT)

Clinical Experience

Essential

• Experience in UK Dermatology departments
• Technical competence in General Dermatology and Skin Surgery
• Experience in paediatric dermatology and/or surgical dermatology
• Ability to manage patients independently and provide expert clinical opinion
• Proven ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team

Desirable

• Community dermatology clinic experience

Skills & Competencies

Essential

• Strong diagnostic and clinical management skills in dermatology
• Ability to manage outpatient workloads and procedural lists
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to prioritise and manage a busy caseload
• Commitment to patient-centred care and safety

Teaching, Audit & Research

Essential

• Experience in teaching undergraduate and postgraduate trainees
• Active involvement in clinical audit and governance

Desirable

• Research experience or NIHR involvement
• GCP certification
• Publications in peer-reviewed journals

Leadership & Management

Essential

• Experience in audit and clinical governance
• Ability to contribute to service development and departmental management