Locum Consultant in Dermatology

Job summary
Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to invite applications for a 6.5 PA Consultant Dermatologist to provide maternity cover within our friendly, dynamic and expanding Dermatology Department.

This fixed-term post is available for 9 months , with the possibility of extension to 12 months , commencing ideally in November or early December 2026 .

This is an excellent opportunity for a consultant seeking to gain experience within a highly supportive London teaching hospital and to become part of an ambitious, forward-looking department.

The successful applicant will therefore have the opportunity to gain first-hand experience of working within the department before deciding whether to apply for a substantive consultant position. Should the successful applicant subsequently be appointed to one of the substantive posts, the remainder of the maternity leave would simply be covered by another locum consultant.

We actively encourage consultants to develop their own subspecialty interests and, wherever possible, these can be incorporated into the agreed job plan and supported within the department.

Main duties of the job
The postholder will provide a comprehensive Dermatology service, working collaboratively with consultant colleagues to deliver high-quality care across inpatient and outpatient settings. The role includes the assessment and management of adult dermatology patients, timely review of inpatient referrals, participation in skin cancer services including 2WW clinics and multidisciplinary team meetings and the provision of telephone and electronic Advice and Guidance to local GPs.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive and forward-looking London teaching hospital. In addition to this fixed-term maternity cover post, Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust expects to advertise two substantive Consultant Dermatologist posts during Autumn 2026. The successful applicant will therefore have the opportunity to gain first-hand experience of working within the department before deciding whether to apply for a substantive consultant position.

We actively encourage consultants to develop their own subspecialty interests and, wherever possible, these can be incorporated into the agreed job plan and supported within the department.

About us
We have recently relocated into a purpose-built, air-conditioned Dermatology Department with modern clinical facilities, including dedicated treatment rooms, dermatological surgery suites and a phototherapy unit.

The department has a thriving NIHR research portfolio, with opportunities to participate in clinical research, collaborate with The Royal London Hospital, our tertiary dermatology centre, and contribute to service development, innovation and quality improvement.

We pride ourselves on providing a friendly, supportive and collaborative working environment and actively encourage consultants to develop and expand their subspecialty interests.

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is rated 'Outstanding' by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and is committed to equality, inclusion and the ongoing development of its staff.

Job responsibilities
The successful applicant will join a friendly, supportive and forward-looking Dermatology Department, working alongside consultant colleagues to deliver high-quality, patient-centred care across a comprehensive range of dermatology services. The post offers the opportunity to contribute to general dermatology, skin cancer, teledermatology and acute dermatology services, while developing individual subspecialty interests within an established multidisciplinary team.

The role also provides opportunities to contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate education, clinical governance, quality improvement and service development, as well as participation in the department's expanding NIHR-supported research programme where appropriate.

The key responsibilities of the post include:

• Providing a comprehensive Dermatology service, including inpatient referrals, outpatient assessment and treatment, and telephone and electronic Advice and Guidance to local GPs.
• Undertaking consultant-led adult dermatology outpatient clinics. Subject to service requirements and the successful applicant's interests, paediatric dermatology clinics may also be incorporated into the agreed job plan.
• Participating in skin cancer services, including 2WW clinics and multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings where required.
• Providing timely assessment and management of inpatient dermatology referrals.
• Sharing responsibility for delivering evidence-based, high-quality care for inpatients and outpatients, including all associated clinical administration.
• Participating in undergraduate and postgraduate medical education, teaching and supervision of junior medical staff.
• Working collaboratively with General Practitioners, multidisciplinary colleagues and partner organisations to support integrated patient care.
• Contributing to clinical governance, audit, quality improvement, research and the ongoing development of the Dermatology Department.
• Working in accordance with Trust policies, professional standards and the requirements of the Consultant Contract, while liaising closely with the Clinical Lead, Service Manager and Divisional Operations Manager.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• On GMC's specialist register relevant to the post or a Specialist Registrar who is within 6 months of being admitted to the GMC's specialist register by date of interview
• MRCP (or equivalent)
• Highest level of Child Protection training

Relevant experience in speciality/sub speciality
Essential

• Experience in Adult and paediatric Dermatology.
• Recent experience and familiarity of UK hospital systems and practices (or equivalent).

Desirable

• Experience/interest in a specialist area e.g. hair

Clinical skills
Essential

• Competence across whole UK dermatology curriculum.

Leadership and professionalism
Essential

• Ability to take responsibility, lead, make decisions and respond appropriately to service need.

Desirable

• Familiar with current structure of the health service and conversant with recent initiatives and changes.

Management skills
Essential

• Awareness of the overall business environment in which the hospital operates
• Understanding of the importance of good clinical coding

Desirable

• Management of team or programme or project

Teaching & training
Essential

• Experience of undergraduate and post-graduate teaching

Desirable

• Experience of educational supervision, teaching skills course/ qualification

Clinical Governance
Essential

• Evidence of contribution to effective audit and clinical risk management

Communication skills
Essential

• Ability to communicate with clarity and intelligently in written and spoken English
• IT skills and computer literacy

Desirable

• Computer skills course/certificate

Research
Essential

• Understanding of principles and application of clinical research

Desirable

• Relevant research experience
• Publication of peer reviewed papers

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.

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).

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