Consultant Dermatologist - Adult and Paediatrics

Job summaryWe are seeking a Consultant Dermatologist to join our established Dermatology service in a combined Adult and Paediatric Dermatology role. The post is available flexibly at 4-10 PAs (0.4-1.0 WTE) and will include outpatient clinics, skin cancer services, teledermatology, advice and guidance, virtual activity and clinical supervision. The successful candidate will contribute to both Adult and Paediatric Dermatology, with the final job plan agreed according to contracted PAs and service requirements.Main duties of the jobProvide high-quality Adult and Paediatric Dermatology outpatient services.Participate in skin cancer services, including 2WW clinics and MDT activity as required.Contribute to teledermatology, virtual clinics and Advice & Guidance services.Provide timely assessment and management of acute dermatology and inpatient referrals.Provide clinical supervision and support to junior doctors and dermatology nursing staff.Contribute to teaching, clinical governance, audit, quality improvement and service development.About usHomerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, The City and beyond.We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of "Outstanding" from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard's Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home.Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff. This is reflected in our policies, procedures and People Plan. All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times.We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly.Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well-regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits.Dermatology is an early user of Homerton's newly developed flexible outpatient space, which includes nine consulting rooms and three treatment rooms. The facilities support "one-stop" Dermatology pathways, enabling patients to be assessed and, where appropriate, treated on the same day, including biopsy without the need for a separate visit.DetailsDate posted18 September 2026Pay schemeHospital medical and dental staffGradeConsultantSalary
113,565 to 150,569 a year
per annum pro rata
ContractPermanentWorking pattern

Full-time

Reference number293-Consultant-427Job locationsHomerton Healthcare NHS Foundation TrustLondonE9 6SRUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesProvide a comprehensive Adult and Paediatric Dermatology service, working collaboratively with consultant and multidisciplinary colleagues.Undertake Adult and Paediatric outpatient clinics, including general/medical dermatology and appropriate specialist activity in accordance with the agreed job plan.Contribute to skin cancer services, including 2WW clinics and Skin Cancer MDT activity as required.Deliver teledermatology, virtual clinics and Advice & Guidance, supporting effective pathways between primary and secondary care.Contribute to dermatological procedures, including biopsy and minor operations, and support the development of efficient one-stop Dermatology pathways.Provide timely assessment and management of acute dermatology presentations and inpatient/ward referrals during normal working hours.Maintain responsibility for patient care and associated clinical administration, including results management and communication with GPs and other agencies.Provide clinical leadership, supervision and support to junior doctors and Dermatology nursing staff.Participate in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, clinical governance, audit, quality improvement and service development.Work closely with the Clinical Lead, Service Manager and wider multidisciplinary team to support the continued development and delivery of high-quality Dermatology services.
Job description
Job responsibilitiesProvide a comprehensive Adult and Paediatric Dermatology service, working collaboratively with consultant and multidisciplinary colleagues.Undertake Adult and Paediatric outpatient clinics, including general/medical dermatology and appropriate specialist activity in accordance with the agreed job plan.Contribute to skin cancer services, including 2WW clinics and Skin Cancer MDT activity as required.Deliver teledermatology, virtual clinics and Advice & Guidance, supporting effective pathways between primary and secondary care.Contribute to dermatological procedures, including biopsy and minor operations, and support the development of efficient one-stop Dermatology pathways.Provide timely assessment and management of acute dermatology presentations and inpatient/ward referrals during normal working hours.Maintain responsibility for patient care and associated clinical administration, including results management and communication with GPs and other agencies.Provide clinical leadership, supervision and support to junior doctors and Dermatology nursing staff.Participate in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, clinical governance, audit, quality improvement and service development.Work closely with the Clinical Lead, Service Manager and wider multidisciplinary team to support the continued development and delivery of high-quality Dermatology services.Person Specification
Shortlisting criteria
EssentialOn 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
EssentialExperience in Adult and paediatric Dermatology. Recent experience and familiarity of UK hospital systems and practices (or equivalent)DesirableExperience/interest in a specialist area e.g. hair
Clinical skills
EssentialCompetence across whole UK dermatology curriculum.
Leadership and professionalism
EssentialAbility to take responsibility, lead, make decisions and respond appropriately to service need.DesirableFamiliar with current structure of the health service and conversant with recent initiatives and changes
Management skills
EssentialAwareness of the overall business environment in which the hospital operates Understanding of the importance of good clinical codingDesirableManagement of team or programme or project
Teaching & training
EssentialExperience of undergraduate and post-graduate teachingDesirableExperience of educational supervision, teaching skills course/ qualification
Clinical Governance
EssentialEvidence of contribution to effective audit and clinical risk management
Communication skills
EssentialAbility to communicate with clarity and intelligently in written and spoken English IT skills and computer literacyDesirableComputer skills course/certificate
Research
EssentialUnderstanding of principles and application of clinical researchDesirableRelevant research experience Publication of peer reviewed papers
Person Specification

Shortlisting criteria
EssentialOn 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
EssentialExperience in Adult and paediatric Dermatology. Recent experience and familiarity of UK hospital systems and practices (or equivalent)DesirableExperience/interest in a specialist area e.g. hair
Clinical skills
EssentialCompetence across whole UK dermatology curriculum.
Leadership and professionalism
EssentialAbility to take responsibility, lead, make decisions and respond appropriately to service need.DesirableFamiliar with current structure of the health service and conversant with recent initiatives and changes
Management skills
EssentialAwareness of the overall business environment in which the hospital operates Understanding of the importance of good clinical codingDesirableManagement of team or programme or project
Teaching & training
EssentialExperience of undergraduate and post-graduate teachingDesirableExperience of educational supervision, teaching skills course/ qualification
Clinical Governance
EssentialEvidence of contribution to effective audit and clinical risk management
Communication skills
EssentialAbility to communicate with clarity and intelligently in written and spoken English IT skills and computer literacyDesirableComputer skills course/certificate
Research
EssentialUnderstanding of principles and application of clinical researchDesirableRelevant research experience Publication of peer reviewed papersDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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
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Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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 detailsEmployer nameHomerton Healthcare NHS Foundation TrustAddressHomerton Healthcare NHS Foundation TrustLondonE9 6SRUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameHomerton Healthcare NHS Foundation TrustAddressHomerton Healthcare NHS Foundation TrustLondonE9 6SRUnited KingdomEmployer's website