Job overview
Applications are invited for Locum Consultant Dermatologists to join the Dermatology Department at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust. We have two positions available: a 6 PA post based at St Mary’s Hospital and a 7 PA post based at Charing Cross Hospital.
We are seeking dynamic, forward-looking clinicians to join our cohesive team of thirteen consultants within a cross-site department committed to outpatient transformation, digitalisation and modernisation. Successful candidates will contribute to high-quality dermatology services across the Trust and work within a supportive, progressive environment.
Applicants must be on the GMC Specialist Register for Dermatology, or be within six months of obtaining their Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) or equivalent at the time of interview.
Start date: 29th January 2026
Contract Duration: 12 months
Main duties of the job
Clinical work will be divided between outpatient clinics (general, skin cancer, eczema), teledermatology sessions, and skin surgery. Additional clinical roles include review of inpatients, attendance at multidisciplinary skin cancer meetings, and a monthly Complex Medical Dermatology clinic. Non-clinical time will be allocated to maintain professional development. Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust prides itself on high-quality teaching and training, and the post-holder would be required to contribute to teaching of undergraduates and supervising trainees.
Working for our organisation
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.
Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You’ll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.
Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
1. ·Provide high quality care to dermatology patients
2. ·Contribute to the day-to-day running and management of the dermatology department
3. ·Clinical and educational supervision of junior doctors
4. ·Provide high quality teaching to undergraduates and postgraduates
5. ·Enhance the research profile of the department
6. ·Contribute to effective clinical governance
7. ·Participate in strategy and business planning
8. ·Demonstrate leadership and team-working skills
For further details see the attached full job description.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
9. On GMC’s register with a Licence to Practice or eligible to apply for GMC registration and a Licence to Practice
10. On GMC’s Specialist Register or within six months of being admitted to the register by the date of the interviews or eligible for specialist registration
11. Membership of the Royal College of Physicians or equivalent
Knowledge/ Skills
Essential criteria
12. General Dermatology, Paediatric Dermatology, Dermato-oncology Skin surgery skills
13. IT Skills and computer literacy
Leadership/Management Skills
Essential criteria
14. Able to take responsibility, show leadership, make decisions, exert appropriate authority
15. Have proven skills in leading, motivating, developing and managing the performance of colleagues.
16. Knowledge of finance/budgets
17. Management of staff
Teaching/Training
Essential criteria
18. Experience of teaching and training undergraduates/postgraduates and junior medical staff
Audit
Essential criteria
19. Understanding of principles of clinical audit
Academic achievements
Essential criteria
20. Evidence of achievement appropriate to appointment at consultant level at ICHT.
Language
Essential criteria
21. Able to speak and write English to the appropriate standard necessary to fulfil the job requirements
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If you have problems applying, contact
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Charing Cross Hospital
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Telephone 07789 171 622