Consultant Dermatologist


Location
Salary
£1.00
Profession
Medical doctor
Grade
Consultant
Deadline
30 Jul 2027
Contract Type
Locum
Posted Date
17 Sep 2026
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Job requirements

Essential

7 listed

Requirements the employer expects applicants to meet.

  • Qualifications

    Person Specification Essential Criteria

  • Qualifications

    GMC registration with inclusion on the Specialist Register in Dermatology.

  • Qualifications

    Previous NHS clinical experience.

  • Qualifications

    Experience delivering 2WW and/or General Dermatology clinics.

  • Qualifications

    Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic and decision-making skills.

  • Qualifications

    Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

  • Qualifications

    Commitment to delivering safe, effective and patient-centred care.

Desirable

Not listed in the available specification.

Job summary

Join 18 Week Support as a Consultant Dermatologist and make a direct contribution to improving patient access to NHS care. We are seeking experienced Dermatologists to deliver both Two-Week Wait (2WW) and General Dermatology clinics across our NHS services.

You will work alongside experienced clinical teams, helping to reduce waiting times while delivering high-quality, patient-centred care. This is an opportunity to use your expertise in a supportive environment, with flexible opportunities available across a range of NHS sites.

If you are an experienced Consultant Dermatologist looking for additional clinical work alongside your existing commitments, we would be pleased to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

  • As a Consultant Dermatologist, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality dermatology clinics, including:Assessing, diagnosing and managing patients across 2WW and General Dermatology pathways.Undertaking comprehensive dermatological examinations and clinical assessments.Assessing and managing patients with suspected skin cancer where appropriate.Developing and communicating appropriate treatment and management plans.Providing specialist clinical advice and guidance to patients and colleagues.Maintaining accurate and timely clinical documentation and communicating outcomes appropriately.Working collaboratively with the wider clinical team to ensure safe and effective patient care.

About us

About 18 Week Support

18 Week Support is a leading NHS insourcing provider, working in partnership with NHS Trusts across the UK to increase clinical capacity, reduce waiting times and improve patient access to care.

Our clinical teams work alongside NHS services to deliver additional outpatient and surgical capacity, supported by experienced Clinical Leads and Nurse Leads. Patient safety, clinical governance and quality of care are central to everything we do.

Details

  • Date posted: 17 September 2026
  • Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
  • Salary: £1 a session Paid into a Limited Company
  • Contract: Locum
  • Duration: 12 months
  • Working pattern: Part-time, Flexible working
  • Reference number: E0341-26-0053
  • Job locations: Liverpool Street London, London, EC2M 7PY, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

Consultant Dermatologist 2WW & General Dermatology Clinics

18 Week Support is seeking experienced Consultant Dermatologists to support 2WW and General Dermatology clinics across our NHS services.

This is an opportunity to join experienced clinical teams and contribute to reducing NHS waiting lists while delivering high-quality, timely and patient-centred care.

As a Consultant Dermatologist, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality dermatology clinics, including:

  • Assessing, diagnosing and managing patients across 2WW and General Dermatology pathways.
  • Undertaking comprehensive dermatological examinations and clinical assessments.
  • Assessing and managing patients with suspected skin cancer where appropriate.
  • Developing and communicating appropriate treatment and management plans.
  • Providing specialist clinical advice and guidance to patients and colleagues.
  • Maintaining accurate and timely clinical documentation and communicating outcomes appropriately.
  • Working collaboratively with the wider clinical team to ensure safe and effective patient care.

If you are interested, or would like some further information, please get in touch with Lachlan collins or forward your CV to Lcollins@18weeksupport.com

UK Registration

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

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This advert is for Consultant Dermatologist with 18 Week Support Limited in London, England. It is listed as a Consultant Medical doctor Dermatology role. The advertised salary is £1.00. The contract type is Locum. The application deadline is 30 Jul 2027.

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