Consultant Dermatologist | University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.

Job Title

Consultant Dermatologist

Start Date

September 2026

Contract Type

Permanent

Please see below for detailed job description of the role.

This appointment is for a Consultant Dermatologist and will be based at Royal South Hants Hospital. They may be some sessions possibly based in Southampton General Hospital and/or peripheral hospitals or other sites of health care provision.

The focus of this post is to provide comprehensive specialist outpatient services in dermatology and in addition could include services for a subspecialty in medical or surgical dermatology.

Please see theConsultant Brochurewhich provides further information.

As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated ‘Good’ by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.

We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.

Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.

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You will be expected to attend the department's meetings including departmental and consultant meeting, Clinical Governance meeting and Skin MDT.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and innovative candidate who will further support our well established team.

For an overview of the position, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification document. This includes a detailed breakdown of the key responsibilities, role expectations, and the qualifications we are looking for. It outlines the essential criteria for the role and is designed to support you in preparing your application by helping you evaluate how your skills, experience, and professional background align with the requirements of the role.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The successful candidate will be employed under the terms and conditions of service for Consultants (England) 2003.

Proposed interview date

25th June 2026

This vacancy closes on or before 27th May 2026

This advert closes on Wednesday 27 May 2026