Locum Consultant Dermatologist
Closing date: 17 March 2026
Provisional interview date: 26 March 2026
CV required for application.
Main duties of the job
The post is based at UCLH and will be joining an established dermatology department.
The post holder will be expected to deliver general dermatology and urgent suspected skin cancer clinics as well as acute dermatology reviews.
These posts would suit candidates who are forward-thinking and motivated to deliver high-quality patient care with a collaborative and supportive approach.
About us
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically‑led acute and specialist services to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top‑quality patient care, excellent education, and world‑class research.
* University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
* National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
* Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
* University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
* Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
* University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
* The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
* University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world‑class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff.
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Please note, due to anticipated high volumes of applications, this vacancy may close earlier than the listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application.
Person Specification
Professional Qualifications
* Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment and hold a current licence to practise
* Membership of the Royal College of Physicians
* Entry on the GMC specialist register or within 6 months of attainment of CCT in dermatology
* Higher degree (PhD, MD or equivalent)
Experience
* Experience in General Medicine
* Comprehensive specialist clinical training in general & acute dermatology diagnostics and treatments
* Comprehensive training in urgent suspected skin cancer services
* Experience in Urgent Suspected Skin Cancer Teledermatology
* Experience of being core MDT member
Skills and Abilities
* Evidence of commitment to clinical Governance
* Ability to offer an expert opinion in a specialist area commensurate with the needs of the service
* Evidence of postgraduate and undergraduate teaching
* Experience of a quality improvement project relating to improving a service
Personal and People Development
* Experience of supervising and training dermatology resident doctors
* Actively contributes to the effective running, governance and continuous improvement of the department to support shared objectives and deliver excellent care
* Interpersonal Skills – Maintains the highest standards of patient care, showing empathy, respect, and sensitivity when communicating with patients, families, and carers
* Contributes to the creation of a positive learning environment within the department, encouraging knowledge sharing and collaborative development
Responsibilities towards promoting Equality Diversity and Inclusion
* Demonstratable understanding of the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
* Knowledge of the NHS obligations under the Equality Act 2010 and the Public Sector Equality Duties
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.
£109,725 to £145,478 a year Per annum plus London Weighting pro rata
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