Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic Consultant Dermatologist to join the established and innovative Dermatology team at Chelsea and Westminster NHS Foundation Trust. The post holder will work with the existing consultants to expand service provision for secondary care dermatology referrals. The post holder will maintain an active clinical role as a member of the dermatology consultant body delivering excellent dermatology care for the region.
In 2015, Chelsea & Westminster Hospital merged with West Middlesex University Hospital to form one Trust. The dermatology department is now split across two sites with our consultants working across both hospitals.
As a leading London teaching hospital, the department sees a wide spectrum of acute and chronic dermatological conditions and runs an ‘acute dermatology service’. Several specialist clinics are held on-site, e.g. skin cancer, paediatric, vulval, penile, HIV, and biologic therapy. The hospital is also leading in Teledermatology and the use of AI software for suspected skin cancer across North West London.
Face to Face Interviews will take place on 5th February 2026.
Main duties of the job
All positions will involve inpatient and outpatient care as well as supervision of patients in our Day Care unit and teaching and training of dermatology trainees NTNs and CESR trainees.
The successful candidates will possess a recognised Medical degree, MRCP or FRCP and be on the specialist register of the GMC. It is a condition of appointment that staff are satisfactorily health cleared prior to commencing work.
Job responsibilities
We are looking to recruit 4 x substantive dermatology consultants to join our team working cross-site. These 4 posts will each be at 8.75 PAs.
* First post holder: specialist interest in Paediatric dermatology, further developing the West Middlesex Paediatric service and working within the Chelsea and Westminster Paediatric team as part of the West London Children’s Hospital.
* Second post holder: advanced dermatology surgery skills and an interest in skin cancer, expanding the dermatology surgery service across sites in partnership with plastic surgery.
* Third post holder: interest in general medical dermatology and patch testing, to strengthen the newly established patch test service in West Middlesex Hospital, complementing the service at Chelsea and Westminster.
* Fourth post holder: interest in general medical dermatology, with an advantage in psychodermatology, to develop a regular psychoderm clinic across sites.
About us
Our Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites – Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital – along with award-winning clinics across North West London.
Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5 m, providing full clinical services including maternity, A&E and children’s services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health care. The CQC rates us Good in safety, effectiveness, care and responsiveness, and Outstanding in leadership and resource use.
We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30 m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and an £80 m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Mid.
We are delivering sustainable healthcare through our Green Plan. In line with Greener NHS ambitions, we aim for net zero carbon emissions by 2045. Achieving this requires collective effort. We encourage staff to reduce their impact on carbon, waste and pollution wherever possible.
We are committed to equal opportunities and believe diversity drives innovation and excellence. We welcome applications from the global majority, veterans and underrepresented communities, valuing the perspectives they bring.
If you haven't heard from us within 3 weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probation.
Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.
Details
Date posted: 24 December 2025
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Consultant
Salary: £109,725 to £145,478 a year Pro Rata / Per Annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: 289‑SC‑245
Job locations: Chelsea and Westminster NHS Foundation Trust – 369 Fulham Road, London, SW10 9NH
Person specification
Essential
* MBChB / MB BS
* Wide and in-depth training in Dermatology/General Medicine
* Able to deal with conflict management and problem solving
* Extensive dermatological surgical training / experience
* Ability to apply managerial & professional theory, ensure the educational requirements of juniors are met
* Established record in Dermatology education
Desirable
* On specialist register (or within 6 months of CCST/CCT at interview)
* Experience with Teledermatology
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust – 369 Fulham Road, London, SW10 9NH
Website: https://www.chelwest.nhs.uk/
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