Consultant Dermatologist

Job summary

This is a fixed term post (maternity cover) until 21/12/2026

We are offering an exciting opportunity for a motivated and skilled Dermatologist to join our dynamic and supportive team at University Hospitals Sussex. Based primarily at Brighton General Hospital, this post offers the chance to contribute to a thriving and progressive service with access to modern facilities, including dedicated operating theatres, phototherapy suites, and purpose-built treatment rooms.

You’ll be part of a collaborative environment that values innovation, education, and high-quality patient care. This role is ideal for a newly accredited Consultant or a final‑year Specialty Registrar ready to take the next step in their career, with the scope to develop a specialist interest alongside general dermatology. Join us in delivering exceptional dermatological care across Brighton and surrounding areas, while benefiting from a forward‑thinking trust committed to your growth and well‑being.

This is a general Dermatology Consultant post with scope to develop a specialist interest. The role is primarily outpatient‑based with opportunities for minor surgery. The successful candidate will play a key role in clinical supervision of registrars, junior doctors, and the wider multidisciplinary team.

You’ll contribute to the quality and safety of the service through active involvement in clinical governance, audit, and incident reporting. A commitment to professional development is essential, with expectations to participate in teaching, appraisal, and research. This post includes dedicated time to support commercial research trials, offering an exciting opportunity for those with an interest in clinical research.

We’re looking for a proactive, collaborative, and forward‑thinking individual who is passionate about delivering excellent patient care and keen to contribute to service development and innovation.

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating.

Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of staff networks to help break down barriers and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in.

We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level
3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

Date posted: 24 February 2026

Pay scheme:
Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade:
Consultant

Salary: £109,725 to £145,478 a year per annum pro‑rata

Contract:

Fixed term

Duration: 9 months

Working pattern:
Part‑time

Reference number: 279‑BGHCONDERM‑592

Job locations:
Brighton General Hospital, Elm Grove, Brighton BN2 3EW

Day to day care of Dermatology patients in an outpatient setting and providing in‑hours on call cover to patients with urgent dermatological problems on the inpatient wards.

One 9 PA Vacancy:
Full‑time working in a 5 days per week pattern, on a fixed‑term basis.

Departmental Facilities and Workload

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic post CCT/CESR Consultant Dermatologist or final year Specialty Registrar coming towards the end of their training to an exciting opportunity to join a well‑established team in Brighton. This post is aimed at a general Dermatologist with an opportunity to develop a special area of interest. University Hospitals Sussex Dermatology East covers Brighton General Hospital (BGH), Princess Royal Hospital (PRH) and Royal Alexandra Children’s Hospital (RACH) but is predominantly based at Brighton General Hospital.

The main unit has dedicated facilities, which include operating theatres, treatment rooms, a phototherapy unit and consultation suites, and functions as a central hub for clinical, academic, and postgraduate activities. There are weekly multi‑disciplinary skin cancer meetings. Outpatient services are also provided to other local hospitals including Lewes Victoria Hospital, Princess Royal Hospital in Haywards Heath and the Royal Alexandra Children’s Hospital in Brighton.

We have our own dedicated booking, administration and…