Locum Consultant Dermatologist
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The closing date is 12 March 2026
Locum Consultant in Dermatology 10 PA Job Plan to cover Maternity leave
An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic whole-time consultant to join our thriving, extremely busy Dermatology Department at Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust to cover maternity leave until January 2027.
We offer a comprehensive dermatology service which is provided by a dedicated multidisciplinary team consisting of medical consultants, consultant nurse practitioners, clinical nurse specialists, a medical photographer and a team of outpatient nurses with a special interest in the treatment of dermatological conditions. The department benefits from a full range of diagnostic imaging and pathology support services; and has close links with St George's Hospital and St Johns Dermatological Society.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will provide actively support and develop Dermatology services in Kingston and the surrounding area, and will share clinical responsibilities with professional colleagues within the department providing assessment, investigation and treatment of patients suffering with skin disease.
The post holder will be expected to work with clinical colleagues and local managers in providing a safe, efficient and effective service for Kingston Hospital. This will include the review of inpatients, provision of outpatient clinics, undertaking of minor operating lists and active participation in the Skin Cancer MDT support.
About us
The appointee will be expected to support undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training. Research is encouraged and full facilities are available.
The successful candidate must be registered with the GMC with a valid license to practice in line with the introduction of re validation on 16 November 2009. You will also have completed Specialist Training and be entered on the Specialist Register of the GMC, or have a CCT date in Dermatology within six months of the date of interview.
Job responsibilities
Please review the Job Description and Person Specification attached for further details for full role and responsibilities.
This is a maternity cover fixed term locum role for 12 months- part time working will be considered.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* oFull GMC Registration
* oMRCP or equivalent
* oCCT in Dermatology or Register within 6 months of CCT from the date of the interview or have confirmed eligibility for Specialist Registration.
* oMD/PhD/MBA
Clinical Experience
* oCurrent wide range of geriatric medicine as well as general and acute medicine experience.
* Knowledge and experience of working in Dermatology
Management Skills
* oAttended management training course.
* oKnowledge of finance / budgets
Experience in Training, Audit and Research
* oDemonstrable commitment and ability to teach and train undergraduates and junior doctors.
* oExperience of clinical audit.
* oCompleted 'Train the Trainers' course.
* oRelevant research articles in peer-reviewed journals.
Personal Qualities
* oDemonstrate leadership skills within a multidisciplinary team.
* oAbility to motivate staff, to facilitate appropriate changes in clinical practice and to work as part of a team.
* oExcellent written and verbal communication skills, enthusiasm and approachability.
* oCommitment to continuing professional development and clinical governance
* oEvidence of innovation
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.
Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust
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