Consultant Dermatologist | NHS Foundation Trust

Overview

We are looking for an enthusiastic, forward‑thinking, proactive and innovative clinical leader who puts the patient at the heart of what they do by delivering high quality care and organisational performance. Excellent communication skills and the ability to work well with a wide range of colleagues across professional boundaries is essential. This role offers an inspirational and visible leadership style to help drive and deliver excellent, evolving dermatology services across Bolton.

We are looking for an experienced dermatology consultant or a candidate who will be admitted to the Specialist Register within six months of commencement in post.

Both full and part time applicants will be considered.

The service is located within the centre of the hospital site in a dedicated department. The department offers seven clinic rooms, two theatres and a phototherapy unit. We offer a range of clinics led by both consultants and specialist nurses including a biologics service that was implemented in 2025.

The appointee will work with two consultant dermatology colleagues, locum dermatologists, one GP with specialist interest, staff and specialist nurses, a cancer nurse specialist, experienced health care assistants and scrub nurses, a team of medical secretaries and operational managers. The department works in conjunction with plastic surgeons and medical photographers.

• Deliver clinic and minor operations activity as required by the service.
• Collaborate with incumbent colleagues in developing innovative working practices for the delivery of patient‑centred services.
• Provide professional supervision and management of junior medical staff.
• Carry out teaching, examination and accreditation duties as required, and contribute to post‑graduate and continuing medical education activity, locally, regionally and nationally.
• Develop and continue own research interests and join in the research activities of the department/Trust.

Experienced consultant dermatology specialist. Candidate must be able to be admitted to the Specialist Register within six months of commencement in post. Willingness to work full or part time.

Bolton NHS Foundation Trust is an integrated provider of acute, intermediate and community health care serving a diverse population of 299,000 people. The Trust offers a state‑of‑the‑art training facility, Bolton College of Medical Sciences, providing vocational and professional skills and training. It operates one of the busiest accident and emergency departments in Greater Manchester and has a strong commitment to high quality patient care and professional development.

All eligible applicants will be considered under the Equality Act 2010. The Trust is committed to recruiting a diverse workforce.

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