Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust
Job summary
Consultant in Paediatric Dermatology (Part-Time- 5 PAs)
Great Ormond Street Hospital, London
Applications are invited for a part-time (0.5 WTE, 5 PAs) Consultant in Paediatric Dermatology to join the highly specialised Dermatology Unit at Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust.
The Dermatology service at GOSH is one of the largest and longest-established paediatric dermatology units in the UK, with an international reputation for excellence in clinical care, training, and research. The unit has been running for nearly 30 years and has trained numerous consultants who now practise both nationally and internationally.
This post offers the opportunity to work within a world-class multidisciplinary team managing a broad range of complex and rare paediatric skin conditions.
Key Responsibilities
Contribute to the consultant on-call rota and ambulatory/inpatient dermatology service
Participate in the ongoing development of this leading tertiary/quaternary referral service
Deliver highly specialised outpatient care, including:
Epidermolysis bullosa (EB) clinics
General paediatric dermatology clinics
Laser dermatology services (including a dedicated laser list)
The GOSH Dermatology Unit hosts the largest tertiary/quaternary referral service for complex laser treatments in the UK, alongside a busy and diverse inpatient and outpatient caseload.
Main duties of the job
1. Provide high-quality care in paediatric dermatology, particularly for patients withepidermolysis bullosa, epidermal differentiation disorders, and those undergoing laser treatments.
2. Contribute to the day-to-day running and management of the dermatologydepartment.
3. Supervise junior doctors clinically.
4. Deliver high-quality teaching to both undergraduates and postgraduates.
5. Enhance the research profile of the department.
6. Contribute to effective clinical governance.
7. Demonstrate leadership and teamwork skills.
This job description is intended as an outline of the areas of activity and can be amended inthe light of the changing needs of the service and will be reviewed as necessary in conjunction with the post-holder.The consultant will also participate in the 1:4 paediatric dermatology on-call rota, providing senior clinical advice and support.
Person Specification
GOSH Culture and Values
Essential
- Always welcoming
- Always helpful
- Always expert
- Always one team
- Knowledge and Understanding of diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
- Understanding of Diversity and Inclusion challenges in the workplace.
- Demonstrable contribution to advancing Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace
Academic/Professional qualification/Training
Essential
- GMC specialist registration with a Licence to Practice (obtained by designated start date)
- MRCP, MRCPCH or equivalent
- CCT/CCST in paediatrics or paediatric dermatology (or within 6 months at time of interview) or equivalent training and experience (eligible for Portfolio Pathway – previously known as CESR)
Desirable
- Higher degree – PhD, MD or equivalent
- Formal teaching qualification
- Leadership qualification
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Extensive experience in managing patients with EB and epidermal differentiation disorders
- Experience in lasers for children
- Experience of teaching students and multi-disciplinary team
- Experience of leading in Clinical Audit processes
- Published research in peer reviewed journals in relevant area
- Awareness of the importance of Clinical Governance through experience of participating in quality or safety improvement projects
Desirable
- Experience of recruiting patients to clinical research trials
- Experience of working in shared care clinics and clinical networks
- Experience of clinical leadership or management
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- High level written and oral communication skills
- Ability to organise and prioritise own workload
- Ability to work under pressure in a multi-disciplinary environment
- Presentation skills
- Understanding and proven ability to apply research findings in a clinical/organisational context
- Excellent interpersonal and negotiating skills
- Ability to work on own initiative within an ever changing environment.
Desirable
- Leadership skills
Closing Date: 30 September 2026
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