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High level written and oral communication skills
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Ability to organise and prioritise own workload
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Ability to work under pressure in a multi-disciplinary environment
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Understanding and proven ability to apply research findings in a clinical/organisational context
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Excellent interpersonal and negotiating skills
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Ability to work on own initiative within an ever changing environment.
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Extensive experience in managing patients with EB and epidermal differentiation disorders
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Experience in lasers for children
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Experience of teaching students and multi-disciplinary team
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Experience of leading in Clinical Audit processes
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Published research in peer reviewed journals in relevant area
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Awareness of the importance of Clinical Governance through experience of participating in quality or safety improvement projects
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Always one team
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Knowledge and Understanding of diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
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Understanding of Diversity and Inclusion challenges in the workplace.
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- Academic/Professional qualification/Training
GMC specialist registration with a Licence to Practice (obtained by designated start date)
- Academic/Professional qualification/Training
MRCP, MRCPCH or equivalent
- Academic/Professional qualification/Training
CCT/CCST in paediatrics or paediatric dermatology (or within 6 months at time of interview) or equivalent training and experience (eligible for Portfolio Pathway – previously known as CESR)
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Leadership skills
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Experience of recruiting patients to clinical research trials
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Experience of working in shared care clinics and clinical networks
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Experience of clinical leadership or management
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Higher degree – PhD, MD or equivalent
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Formal teaching qualification
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Leadership qualification
Job overview
Consultant in Paediatric Dermatology (Part-Time- 5 PAs)
Great Ormond Street Hospital, London
Applications are invited for a part-time (0.5 WTE, 5 PAs) Consultant in Paediatric Dermatology to join the highly specialised Dermatology Unit at Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust.
The Dermatology service at GOSH is one of the largest and longest-established paediatric dermatology units in the UK, with an international reputation for excellence in clinical care, training, and research. The unit has been running for nearly 30 years and has trained numerous consultants who now practise both nationally and internationally.
This post offers the opportunity to work within a world-class multidisciplinary team managing a broad range of complex and rare paediatric skin conditions.
Key Responsibilities
Contribute to the consultant on-call rota and ambulatory/inpatient dermatology service
Participate in the ongoing development of this leading tertiary/quaternary referral service
Deliver highly specialised outpatient care, including:
Epidermolysis bullosa (EB) clinics
General paediatric dermatology clinics
Laser dermatology services (including a dedicated laser list)
The GOSH Dermatology Unit hosts the largest tertiary/quaternary referral service for complex laser treatments in the UK, alongside a busy and diverse inpatient and outpatient caseload.
Main duties of the job
- Provide high-quality care in paediatric dermatology, particularly for patients with epidermolysis bullosa, epidermal differentiation disorders, and those undergoing laser treatments.
- Contribute to the day-to-day running and management of the dermatology department.
- Supervise junior doctors clinically.
- Deliver high-quality teaching to both undergraduates and postgraduates.
- Enhance the research profile of the department.
- Contribute to effective clinical governance.
- Demonstrate leadership and teamwork skills.
This job description is intended as an outline of the areas of activity and can be amended in the light of the changing needs of the service and will be reviewed as necessary in conjunction with the post-holder. The consultant will also participate in the 1:4 paediatric dermatology on-call rota, providing senior clinical advice and support.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachments.
Applicant requirements
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.
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This advert is for Consultant in Paediatric Dermatology (Part-Time- 5 PAs) EB with Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust in London, England. It is listed as a Consultant Medical doctor Dermatology role. The advertised salary is £113,565 - £150,569 pro rata, per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 30 Sep 2026.
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