Visa Information
This position is eligible for certificate of sponsorship for skilled workers who require sponsorship to work in the UK. However, all applicants must verify their visa eligibility directly with the employer before applying. The employer will provide further details about the sponsorship process during the interview stage if you are selected. International candidates must demonstrate English language proficiency through recognized qualifications such as PLAB 1 or PLAB 2.
Job Details
Company: West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust
Location: West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust, Hardwick Lane, Bury St. Edmunds, IP33 2QZ
Salary: £109,725 to £145,478 a year (Pro Rata Per Annum)
Employment Type: Permanent
Work Schedule: Full-time
Application Deadline: 29 December 2025
Reference Number: 179-7592350-MSC
Job Summary
Applications are invited for a 10 PA Consultant Dermatologist to join an existing team of five Consultants at the West Suffolk Hospital in Bury St. Edmunds. This is an exciting opportunity for a Dermatologist to work with a strong team to provide a clinical dermatology service for West Suffolk. The post is a replacement role. The post is primarily for the provision of out-patient services in general and tumour dermatology in West Suffolk Hospital.
Interviews will take place on Tuesday, 3rd February 2026
Please read the Job Description and Person Specification attached for full details.
Main Duties of the Job
- Urgent Suspect Cancer clinics one to two a month.
- Local anaesthetic surgery, one to two lists a week.
- To participate in the provision of the teledermatology service.
- To share with colleagues the provision of dermatology advice to medical and surgical inpatients. To participate in the ward referral rota once to twice weekly with cover for colleague as needed.
- To share in supervision and give clinical advice to dermatology specialist nurses, and clinical assistants and Addenbrookes SpRs who do a clinic once a week.
About West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust
#BeKnown at West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust. By us. By our patients. By our community
We are a busy, friendly, rural NHS Trust providing high-quality care and compassion to more than a quarter of a million people across west Suffolk. We care for, treat and support people in hospital, at home and in various community settings.
The West Suffolk Hospital in Bury St. Edmunds provides acute and secondary care services (emergency department, maternity and neonatal services, day surgery unit, eye treatment centre, Macmillan unit and children’s ward). It has 500+ beds and is a partner teaching hospital of the University of Cambridge.
Adult and paediatric community services, provided in collaboration with West Suffolk Alliance partners, include a range of nursing, therapy, specialist, and ongoing temporary care and rehabilitation, some at our Newmarket Community Hospital.
We do our utmost to achieve outstanding clinical outcomes for patients and our values of fairness, inclusivity, respect, safety and team work guide how we work and behave as a team.
With nearly 5,000 staff, from all over the world, we strive to make our organisation a great place to work. Whatever your role or ambition, we want to help you be the best you can be.
We promote a diverse and inclusive community where everyone’s voice counts and you can #BeKnown for whoever you are.
Join us. What will you #BeKnown for?
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential:
- Entry on the GMC specialist register in Dermatology or be eligible for entry (within six months of attaining Certificate of Completion of Training) at the time of interview and hold a licence to practice
- Full GMC registration with a licence to practise
- MBBS or equivalent
- MRCP or equivalent
Desirable:
- MD or PhD
Experience
Essential:
- Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCT in Dermatology
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
- Experience in management of Dermatology in-patient and out-patient medicine
- Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on a full spectrum of Dermatology patients
Desirable:
- Five years supervised training in an appropriate SpR training programme or equivalent
Knowledge & Skills
Essential:
- Ability to advise on efficient and smooth running of the dermatology service
- Ability to organise and manage a Dermatology service
- Ability to manage and lead members of the multi-disciplinary team
- Experience of audit management
- Ability and willingness to work within the Trust and NHS performance framework and targets
- All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues which could be demonstrated by one of the following: – PLAB 1 – PLAB 2. If applicants believe that they have adequate communication skills, but do not fit into one of the examples they need to provide evidence.
Desirable:
- 5 years supervised training in an appropriate equivalent programme SpR training
Management & Audit Training
Essential:
- Ability to advise on efficient and smooth running of the dermatology service
- Ability to organise and manage day to day service delivery e.g. out-patient priorities
- Ability to manage and lead strategic developments in service delivery
- Experience of audit management
- Ability and willingness to work within the Trust and NHS performance framework and targets
Personal Skills & Qualities
Essential:
- The ability to work as a team member
- Acceptance of management and administrative duties by working within a structured hospital team for the greater good
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies
- Commitment to Continuing Medical Education and the requirements of Clinical Governance
Desirable:
- Has ability to travel to rural locations
Special Aptitudes
Essential:
- Capacity to accept full responsibility to lead a clinical team
- To teach and train all human resources from a wide spectrum of skills, background, abilities and experience
Teaching Training and
Essential:
- Experience of supervising F1s, F2s and SpRs
- Ability to teach clinical skills
- Experience of workplace-based assessment
- Experience in developing and delivering undergraduate teaching
Desirable:
- Experience of teaching basic clinic skills to undergraduates
- Ability to supervise postgraduate research
Research & Publications
Essential:
- Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems
- Publications in peer reviewed journals
Desirable:
- Ability to supervise research projects
Clinical Governance
Essential:
- To have a broad understanding of all elements of, and a commitment to the principles of Clinical Governance
How to Apply
To apply for this position, please visit the NHS Jobs website and submit your application. The application process requires you to provide evidence of your qualifications, experience, and right to work in the UK.
For international applicants:
- Verify your visa eligibility with the employer before applying
- Prepare documentation of your medical qualifications and certifications
- Ensure your English language proficiency meets the required standards
- Contact Dr Lis Fraser-Andrews for any questions about the application process or visa sponsorship
Contact Information:
Dr Lis Fraser-Andrews (Consultant Dermatologist)
Email: Lis.Fraser-Andrews@wsh.nhs.uk
Phone: 01284713115
Applications must be submitted by 29 December 2025. Late applications will not be considered.
Please include a detailed CV and cover letter highlighting your relevant experience in dermatology.
Shortlisted candidates will be notified by email and invited for interview on 3 February 2026.
Interviews will consist of a clinical assessment, a presentation, and a panel interview.
Successful candidates will undergo an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
The Trust is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion in employment. We guarantee an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the post.
Applicants requiring reasonable adjustments for the interview process should notify the recruitment team in advance.
All applicants must provide proof of eligibility to work in the UK at the interview stage.
For further details about the Trust, please visit our website at www.wsh.nhs.uk.
Additional Information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Supporting Documents
The following documents are attached to this job advertisement:
- Job Description.pdf (PDF, 339 KB)
- Person Specification.pdf (PDF, 160 KB)
Privacy Notice
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About the Employer
Employer Name: West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust
Address: West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust, Hardwick Lane, Bury St. Edmunds, IP33 2QZ
Website: https://www.wsh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust is committed to equality of opportunity and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. We guarantee an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the post.