Locum Dermatology Consultant: Sponsorship Available

Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust

Job summary

The Department of Dermatology has 1.8 WTE (1.8 PAs) posts available for Locum consultants. This Advert is for 2 Posts.The post holder(s) will run a range of clinics based at University Hospital Lewisham (UHL). This post will include general adult, paediatrics dermatology clinics, skin cancer clinics and biopsy lists. The post also includes inpatient review of acute dermatology referrals. We are looking for dynamic applicants who are committed to excellence in patient care and are forward-looking as we explore innovative ways of delivering our services.

Main duties of the job

  • Provide high quality Dermatology care in out-patient clinics and perform high quality surgery within the appropriate level of
  • Attend required MDT and CPD events
  • Perform regular ward rounds with clinical There is no out of hours on call commitment but the Dermatology team are closely involved in the care of in-patients where needed.
  • Provide high quality support to GP colleagues in hospital and
  • Provide leadership to the department, encouraging development of services with colleagues both in and outside the organisation.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • MBBS or equivalent
  • MRCP
  • GMC registration and hold a License to Practice
  • On the GMC specialist register for Dermatology or hold CCT in Dermatology or be within six months of obtaining CCT at date of interview or equivalent experience.

Desirable

  • Distinctions, scholarships, prizes Other higher degrees, e.g. BSc, PhD, MD.MSc, MD, PhD

Clinical Experience

Essential

  • Comprehensive clinical experience in Dermatology

Clinical Skills

Essential

  • Significant expertise in the management of secondary dermatology, cancer, general adult and paediatric dermatology patients

Desirable

  • Subspecialty training and interest to compliment service and development

Teaching Experience

Essential

  • Experience of teaching and training undergraduates, postgraduates and junior medical staff.

Desirable

  • Formal Teaching qualification.
  • Evidence of ability to lead and develop a teaching programme

Management & Administrative Experience

Essential

  • Communication; Ability to communicate with clarity and intelligently in written and spoken English; ability to build rapport, listen, persuade/ negotiate.
  • Accountability; Ability to take responsibility, lead, make decisions and exert appropriate authority.
  • Staff Management; Experience of performance management, developing and motivating staff.
  • Finance; Knowledge of finance and budgets.

Desirable

  • Experience in service business case
  • An understanding of corpocracy in the NHS
  • Service development or improvement projects

Research Experience

Essential

  • Knowledge of research methodology and clinical trials

Desirable

  • Evidence of personal research projects and their presentation.
  • Publications in peer-reviewed journals

Other Attributes

Essential

  • Ability to establish a good professional relationship with colleagues
  • Effective communicator and team player
  • Credibility, probity and integrity

Audit, Management and IT

Essential

  • Understanding of the principles of clinical governance and clinical risk
  • Understanding and experience of audit
  • Evidence of participation in clinical audit.

Desirable

  • Track record of service development.

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: 30 August 2026

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