Job summary In this 12-month fixed term locum consultant dermatologist post, the candidate will be expected to work across a range of dermatology services based in the St John's Institute of Dermatology at Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust. Guy's & St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust We are one of the UK's leading providers of hospital and community-based healthcare, research and education. From our 5 main hospitals - Guy's Hospital, St Thomas' Hospital, Evelina London Children's Hospital, Royal Brompton Hospital and Harefield Hospital, and in the community in Lambeth and Southwark, we provide a full range of lifelong, general and specialist care. Further information can be found at: https://www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk/ Main duties of the job Job Summary: To work in and support general adult dermatology services. To work in and support secondary care skin cancer services. To work in and support general paediatric dermatology services. To work in and lead certain community dermatology services. To participate in clinical and other service activities with the object of ensuring a high standard of patient care. To take an active part in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training. About us As an organisation, we are committed to developing our services in ways that best suit the needs of our patients. This includes asking certain groups of staff to work more flexibly so that we can offer services to patients in the evenings and at weekends. We regard this flexibility as essential if we are to continue to provide first class patient care in the future. As a result, any offer of employment to a consultant post will be subject to you agreeing to work a new more flexible pattern of working in the future if required and in accordance with the provisions of the new Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust consultant contract. Date posted 25 March 2025 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Consultant Salary £105,504 to £139,882 a year p.a excl. LZ Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Part-time Reference number 196-LCON1103 Job locations Guy's Hospital Great Maze Pond London SE1 9RT Job description Job responsibilities Duties and responsibilities: Clinical roles: The postholder will, together with consultant colleagues, be responsible for the provision of dermatology services to the Guys & St Thomas NHS Foundation Trust to include: General adult services General paediatric dermatology services Adult secondary care skin cancer services Community dermatology services Take part in Dermatology Consultant on call rota Advise on the diagnosis and treatment of patients of the Trust in such hospitals, health centres or clinics or other premises as required. Continuing clinical responsibility for the patients in your charge, allowing for all proper delegation to, and training of, your staff. Regular meetings: Weekly Dermatology Grand Round Monthly Medical Advisory Committee Please review Job Description for detailed version Job description Job responsibilities Duties and responsibilities: Clinical roles: The postholder will, together with consultant colleagues, be responsible for the provision of dermatology services to the Guys & St Thomas NHS Foundation Trust to include: General adult services General paediatric dermatology services Adult secondary care skin cancer services Community dermatology services Take part in Dermatology Consultant on call rota Advise on the diagnosis and treatment of patients of the Trust in such hospitals, health centres or clinics or other premises as required. Continuing clinical responsibility for the patients in your charge, allowing for all proper delegation to, and training of, your staff. Regular meetings: Weekly Dermatology Grand Round Monthly Medical Advisory Committee Please review Job Description for detailed version Person Specification Qualifications Essential Eligible for full UK GMC registration and a Licence to Practise. Eligible for full GMC Registration with entry on the Specialist Register for Dermatology, or within 6 months of CCT. Clinical Experience Essential Comprehensive clinical experience in Dermatology. Clinical skills Essential Significant expertise in the management of tertiary services in dermatology, cancer and general dermatological patients. Audit management & IT Essential Track record of clinical governance, audit, management and IT skills required. Understanding of principles of audit. Desirable Track record of service development. Research, Teaching skill & experience Essential Track record of research, publications/ understanding / knowledge of research ethics. Experience of involvement in or running of clinical trials. Experience of teaching and training undergraduates, postgraduates and junior medical staff. Higher degree e.g. MSc. Desirable Evidence of original research. Possession of PhD or MD. Teaching qualification. Ability to lead and develop a teaching programme. Leadership/management skills Essential Ability to communicate with clarity and intelligently in written and spoken English; ability to build rapport, listen, persuade/ negotiate. Ability to take responsibility, lead, make decisions and exert appropriate authority. Empathy, understanding, listening skills, patience and ability to work co-operatively with others. Able to change and adapt, respond to changing circumstances and to cope with setbacks or pressure. Ability to work as part of a team Experience of performance management, developing and motivating staff. Knowledge of finance and budgets. Desirable Leadership in the development of clinical services. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Eligible for full UK GMC registration and a Licence to Practise. Eligible for full GMC Registration with entry on the Specialist Register for Dermatology, or within 6 months of CCT. Clinical Experience Essential Comprehensive clinical experience in Dermatology. Clinical skills Essential Significant expertise in the management of tertiary services in dermatology, cancer and general dermatological patients. Audit management & IT Essential Track record of clinical governance, audit, management and IT skills required. Understanding of principles of audit. Desirable Track record of service development. Research, Teaching skill & experience Essential Track record of research, publications/ understanding / knowledge of research ethics. Experience of involvement in or running of clinical trials. Experience of teaching and training undergraduates, postgraduates and junior medical staff. Higher degree e.g. MSc. Desirable Evidence of original research. Possession of PhD or MD. Teaching qualification. Ability to lead and develop a teaching programme. Leadership/management skills Essential Ability to communicate with clarity and intelligently in written and spoken English; ability to build rapport, listen, persuade/ negotiate. Ability to take responsibility, lead, make decisions and exert appropriate authority. Empathy, understanding, listening skills, patience and ability to work co-operatively with others. Able to change and adapt, respond to changing circumstances and to cope with setbacks or pressure. Ability to work as part of a team Experience of performance management, developing and motivating staff. Knowledge of finance and budgets. Desirable Leadership in the development of clinical services. 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). Additional information 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). Employer details Employer name Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust Address Guy's Hospital Great Maze Pond London SE1 9RT Employer's website https://www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk/careers/careers.aspx (Opens in a new tab)