# Consultant Dermatologist > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/consultant-dermatologist/5aa3f19b-3f0f-4d28-b08c-5d3e0b44d0fe - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/consultant-dermatologist/5aa3f19b-3f0f-4d28-b08c-5d3e0b44d0fe.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust - **Location:** Homerton University Hospital - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Medical doctor - **Speciality:** Dermatology - **Grade:** Consultant - **Salary:** £113,565 - £150,569 per annum pro rata - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time, Part time, 10 sessions per week (While this post is advertised as a 10 PA (1.0 WTE) Consultant Dermatologist position, the advertised job plan is indicative and intended to provide an overview of the anticipated DCC and SPA commitments. We welcome applications from less than full-time (LTFT) candidates and are happy to consider job plans ranging from 4 to 10 PAs, depending on the applicant's availability and service requirements.) - **Closing date:** 2026-09-20T22:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-08-29T21:01:12.853Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/London/London/Homerton_Healthcare_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Dermatology/Dermatology-v8211901 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8211901?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.homerton.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview The Department of Dermatology at Homerton University Hospital provides a full range of general and specialist dermatology clinics. The demand for these clinics has increased and the Trust wishes to further expand on the range of specialist clinics available. Applications are invited from suitably qualified physicians for the substantive post of Consultant in Dermatology. The post is offered flexibly at 4–10 Programmed Activities (0.4–1.0 WTE). Applicants are explicitly invited to apply for any contractual commitment within this range. The final job plan will be agreed with the successful candidate according to their contracted PAs, clinical interests and service requirements, within the agreed DCC and SPA framework. During normal working hours, the consultant team provides support for acute dermatology and urgent inpatient referrals. There is currently no fixed General Medical on-call commitment; however, the future provision of an out-of-hours/on-call dermatology service is under active discussion and may be implemented as service requirements develop. ### Main duties of the job Provide a comprehensive Dermatology service in collaboration with consultant colleagues, including inpatient and outpatient care, referrals, treatment, and telephone/electronic Advice & Guidance to local GPs. Undertake adult dermatology outpatient clinics, with paediatric clinics incorporated where appropriate to applicant interest and service need. Participate in skin cancer services, including outpatient clinics and MDT meetings where required, with clinical commitments adjusted accordingly. Provide timely assessment and management of inpatient, urgent and acute dermatology referrals. Share responsibility for delivering evidence-based standards of care and maintain continuing responsibility for patients under your care, including associated administrative duties. Liaise effectively with GPs, external agencies and multidisciplinary colleagues. Provide leadership, clinical supervision and support to junior doctors and dermatology nursing staff. Contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate dermatology education. Participate in future out-of-hours/on-call dermatology arrangements if introduced, subject to appropriate job planning and contractual arrangements. Work in accordance with Trust policies, procedures, the Code of Behaviour, contractual requirements and Homerton’s business plans. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities The postholder will provide a comprehensive Dermatology service, working alongside consultant colleagues to deliver high-quality care across inpatient and outpatient settings. The role includes general dermatology clinics, skin cancer services including 2WW clinics and MDTs, inpatient referrals, teaching and supervision of junior doctors, and participation in service development, clinical governance and quality improvement. While this post is advertised as a 10 PA (1.0 WTE) Consultant Dermatologist position, the advertised job plan is indicative and intended to provide an overview of the anticipated DCC and SPA commitments. We welcome applications from less than full-time (LTFT) candidates and are happy to consider job plans ranging from 4 to 10 PAs, depending on the applicant's availability and service requirements. ### Applicant requirements You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. ## Person Specification ### Research **Essential** - Understanding of principles and application of clinical research **Desirable** - Relevant research experience Publication of peer reviewed papers ### 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 ### Clinical skills **Essential** - Competence across whole UK dermatology curriculum. ### 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 ### Clinical Governance **Essential** - Evidence of contribution to effective audit and clinical risk management ### Relevant experience **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 ### Teaching & training **Essential** - Experience of undergraduate and post-graduate teaching **Desirable** - Experience of educational supervision, teaching skills course/ qualification ### 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 ### 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 ## Documents - [trust values (pdf, 652.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=938) - [guidance for applicants (pdf, 124.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=937) - [job description & person specification (pdf, 248.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10574654) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.