Specialty Dr in Dermatology; SJM

NHS Lothian

NHS Lothian is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Lothian welcomes applications from all sections of society.

• Full registration and a Licence to Practice with the General Medical Council (GMC).
• Completed at least four years’ full-time postgraduate training (or its equivalent gained on a less than full-time or flexible basis), with at least two years in a specialty training programme or specialty registrar locum appointment for training (LAT).
• Equivalent training, experience or competencies, either in the UK or overseas.

• Attend up to ten dermatology sessions per week (flexible to fewer sessions on request).
• Provide clinical care, diagnosis, and management of dermatological conditions.
• Engage in ongoing training and professional development within dermatology.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver patient care.

Applications are welcome for the above Permanent, full‑time (40 hours per week) post based in Lauriston Building.

Applications are invited for a Specialty Doctor post in dermatology. The post is advertised as ten sessions per week, but consideration would be given to those wishing to work fewer sessions. The post is designed for a doctor looking to gain further experience and potentially a career in dermatology and will provide training and experience in a wide range of dermatological topics.

There will be opportunity to develop sub‑specialty interests according to individual expertise. The post will be based in the Department of Dermatology at the Lauriston Building, Edinburgh.

More detailed departmental and specialty information can be found in the job description available via email address / link below.

Alix Dobbie
Claire Leitch
Email: claire.leitcht

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