Locum Consultant Dermatologist: Sponsorship Available

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Dermatology department at University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, specifically at the Solihull and Good Hope Hospital sites. We are seeking to appoint an excellent dermatologist to support provision of medical dermatology and skin cancer services on a fixed term basis for 6 months (10 PAs). Applicants wishing to work part time are welcome to apply.

The ability to communicate and work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team is essential. A strong commitment from the appointee to the Department and involvement with governance and audit is expected.

Your attention is drawn to the confidential nature of information collected within the NHS. The unauthorised use or disclosure of patient or other personal information is a dismissible offence and in the case of computerised information, could result in a prosecution for an offence or action for civil damages under the Data Protection Act 1998.

The appointment is subject to pre-employment health screening.

Main duties of the job

Interpersonal and Communication Skills

Well-developed listening and communication skills and be able to deal effectively with clinicians from all disciplines, managers and professionals both within and outside the Trust.

To be able to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.

To support the work and development of allied professionals in the department, such as nursing colleagues and resident doctors

Well-developed presentational skills, good report writing skills and make effective use of presentation aids.

Knowledge

To keep up to date with the latest developments in Dermatology in order to be able to best advise our patients regarding elements of their care

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Eligibility to be entered on the Specialist Register in Dermatology or be within 6 months of a CCT or CESR in Dermatology
  • MRCP or Equivalent
  • Full GMC registration
  • Up to date certification with clinical life support (CLS)

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Closing Date: 27 August 2026

To apply for this job please visit uhb.tal.net.