Overview
Required to fill this replacement post within The Leeds Centre for Dermatology at Chapel Allerton Hospital and Leeds General Infirmary. This is a substantive 10PA appointment for a Consultant Dermatologist with special interest in Paediatric Dermatology. This post will be available from March 2026.
The Leeds Centre for Dermatology is internationally renowned for its clinical and academic excellence. In addition to General Dermatology, the department provides specific expertise at a tertiary level in connective tissue disease, complex medical dermatology, genital disorders, laser dermatology, photobiology, contact allergy, dermatological surgery including Mohs surgery, melanoma and non-melanoma skin cancer, paediatric dermatology and clinical trials. The post-holder will become a key senior member of the paediatric dermatology team as well as supporting adult general dermatology, skin cancer services and dermatological surgery.
Job responsibilities
The post will be based at Chapel Allerton Hospital with clinics at Leeds General Infirmary as well as advisory participation in the acute dermatology on-call rota covering the whole Trust. The successful applicant should possess MRCP (or equivalent) and should be included on the Specialist Register or within 6 months of CCT at the time of interview, if currently within a training programme within the UK. In accordance with the consultant appointment regulations, all other categories of doctors must be on the Specialist Register. The applicant must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in all aspects of dermatology including specific experience in paediatric dermatology, acute presentations and skin cancer diagnosis/treatment. A strong commitment to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and a research interest is desirable. Consideration will be given to applicants who wish to work full or part time and those wishing to job share.
If shortlisted, you will be required to give a 10-minute presentation on: Developing an Integrated Paediatric Dermatology Service. Interviews will be held on Wednesday 18 March 2026.
About us
Leeds Teaching Hospitals is one of the largest teaching hospital trusts in Europe, with access to leading clinical expertise and medical technology. We care for people from all over the country as well as the 780,000 residents of Leeds itself. The Trust has a budget of £1.1 billion. Our 20,000 staff ensure that every year we see and treat over 1,500,000 people in our 2,000 beds or outpatient settings, comprising 100,000 day cases, 125,000 in-patients, 260,000 A&E visits and 1,050,000 outpatient appointments. We operate from 7 hospitals on 5 sites all linked by the same vision, philosophy and culture to be the best for specialist and integrated care. Our vision is based on The Leeds Way, which is a clear statement of who we are and what we believe, founded on values of working that were put forward by our own staff. Our values are to be: Patient-centred, Fair, Collaborative, Accountable, Empowered. We believe that by being true to these values, we will consistently achieve and continuously improve our results in relation to our goals, which are to be: 1. The best for patient safety, quality and experience 2. The best place to work 3. A centre of excellence for specialist services, education, research and innovation 4. Hospitals that offer seamless, integrated care 5. Financially sustainable
Job description
Job responsibilities
In relation to this post, within the Leeds Centre for Dermatology, principally based at Chapel Allerton Hospital, the successful candidate will join a dynamic and innovative department, primarily within the paediatric dermatology team which currently comprises 3 consultant roles and a team of Clinical Nurse Specialists. The role will also involve working within the world recognised skin cancer unit which hosts the Regional Specialist MDT for Non-Melanoma Skin Cancer, Melanoma and Cutaneous Lymphoma. There are also close working relationships with the Head and Neck MDT and the Sarcoma MDT. The post holder will be a member of the non-melanoma MDT. In addition to activity in paediatric dermatology and skin cancer the role involves providing clinics in general dermatology with an opportunity for further sub-specialisation depending on individual skill set and experience.
2. OBJECTIVES OF THE POST
The post will primarily support the Specialist Paediatric Dermatology service with additional roles within the skin cancer and adult general dermatology services. Specifically:
* To contribute to and enhance the provision of the paediatric dermatology service
* To enhance the current provision of rapid access diagnostic skin cancer clinics and enable the Trust to meet agreed levels of activity and access targets.
* To enhance the current provision of skin cancer surgery.
* To contribute to the provision of a comprehensive skin cancer multidisciplinary team.
* To contribute to enhancing the current provision for adult general dermatology services.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
* Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in all aspects of dermatology including acute presentations, skin cancer diagnosis and treatment and paediatric dermatology.
* Specifically, they must demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in dermatological surgery.
Desirable
* Experience in teledermatology.
* Experience in more complex paediatric dermatology including prescription of systemic/ biologic treatments and genetic conditions.
Training, Research, Teaching & Audit
Essential
* Should have completed a recognised training programme in Dermatology and have either a certificate of completion of training (CCST or CCT) or be expected to receive this within the next 6 months or have equivalent experience such that they are on the specialist register.
* Evidence of the ability to carry out medical research.
* Experience in training undergraduate medical students and postgraduate doctors.
* Experience of participation in regular clinical audit.
Desirable
* Previous experience of supervising research by junior staff.
* Previous attendance on Appraisal Techniques and Small Group Teaching Workshops.
Qualifications
Essential
* MBChB/ MBBS or equivalent qualification.
* Hold full GMC Registration with a license to practice.
* YOUR GMC NUMBER MUST BE CLEARLY STATED IN YOUR APPLICATION.
* Eligibility to work in the UK.
* Is up to date and fit to practise safely.
Desirable
* Higher degree e.g., MD/PhD relevant to the subspecialty.
Management, Interpersonal Skills & Other Requirements
Essential
* Understanding of current issues in the NHS.
* Well organised and skilled in good time management.
* Effective interpersonal skills.
* Demonstrate ability to relate to and work within a team.
* Hold full GMC Registration with a license to practice.
* Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via: CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview). Portfolio Pathway (or) international applicants should comply with the GMC specialty registration process. Portfolio Pathway applicants must be on the relevant Specialist Register at the time of application.
Desirable
* Attendance at recognised management course.
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