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Essential
19 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Skills/Abilities
High level written and oral communication skills
- Skills/Abilities
Ability to organise and prioritise own workload
- Skills/Abilities
Ability to work under pressure in a multi-disciplinary environment
- Skills/Abilities
Presentation skills
- Skills/Abilities
Understanding and proven ability to apply research findings in a clinical/organisational context
- Skills/Abilities
Excellent interpersonal and negotiating skills
- Skills/Abilities
Ability to work on own initiative within an ever changing environment.
- Experience/Knowledge
Extensive experience in paediatric dermatology, including the management of complex and emergency presentations
- Experience/Knowledge
Extensive experience in the management of patients with complex vascular anomalies, including the use of systemic and targeted therapies
- Experience/Knowledge
Experience in independently performing laser treatments in paediatric dermatology patients
- Experience/Knowledge
Experience of teaching students and multi-disciplinary team
- Experience/Knowledge
Experience of leading in Clinical Audit processes
- Experience/Knowledge
Valid Level 3 Safeguarding Training
- Experience/Knowledge
Valid BLS Training
- Experience/Knowledge
Awareness of the importance of Clinical Governance through experience of participating in quality or safety improvement projects
- GOSH Culture and Values
GOSH Values: Collaboration - We work together to deliver safe, consistent, patient-centred care. Respect - We treat everyone with respect, kindness and equity. Curiosity - We stay curious to drive innovation that delivers exceptional patient outcomes.
- Academic/Professional qualification/Training
GMC specialist registration with a Licence to Practice (obtained by designated start date)
- Academic/Professional qualification/Training
On the GMC Specialist Register in Paediatrics or Paediatric Dermatology, OR within 6 months of CCT in Paediatrics at the time of the scheduled interview. Applicants applying via the Portfolio Pathway (formerly CESR) must be on the GMC Specialist Register in Paediatrics or Paediatric Dermatology at the point of application.
- Academic/Professional qualification/Training
MRCPCH by examination or equivalent
Desirable
9 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Skills/Abilities
Leadership skills
- Experience/Knowledge
Published research in peer reviewed journals in relevant area
- Experience/Knowledge
Valid APLS and NLS training
- Experience/Knowledge
Experience of recruiting patients to clinical research trials
- Experience/Knowledge
Experience of working in shared care clinics and clinical networks
- Experience/Knowledge
Experience of clinical leadership or management
- Academic/Professional qualification/Training
Higher degree – PhD, MD or equivalent
- Academic/Professional qualification/Training
Formal teaching qualification
- Academic/Professional qualification/Training
Leadership qualification
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Paediatric Dermatology Department at Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children for a 5 PA Consultant Paediatric Dermatologist post. The successful candidate will provide high-quality outpatient clinics for children with complex dermatological conditions and will contribute to inpatient dermatology reviews, ward referrals and the ongoing management of admitted patients. They will play a central role in the management of complex vascular anomalies, including the use of systemic and novel therapies, as well as in the care of a wide range of other paediatric skin disorders. In addition, they will undertake laser treatment for complex dermatological conditions.
The successful candidate will participate in multidisciplinary team meetings with colleagues from paediatric dermatology, histopathology, genetics, plastic surgery, interventional radiology and other paediatric subspecialties, contributing expert input to the management of complex cases. They will also participate in the 1:4 paediatric dermatology on-call rota, providing senior clinical advice and support.
Applicants must be on the GMC Specialist Register in Paediatrics or Paediatric Dermatology, or be within six months of CCT in Paediatrics at the time of interview. Applicants applying via the Portfolio Pathway (formerly CESR) must be on the Specialist Register in Paediatrics or Paediatric Dermatology at the point of application.
Main duties of the job
Applicants must have extensive experience in paediatric dermatology, including the management of complex and emergency presentations. They must also have extensive experience in the management of patients with complex vascular anomalies, including the use of systemic and targeted therapies, and experience in independently performing laser treatments in paediatric dermatology patients. Please see the person specification for further information.Based in central London, GOSH offers flexible working, support with childcare and travel, excellent training and development opportunities, and assistance with finding accommodation.
If you wish to discuss the role further, please contact Dr Mary Glover, Consultant Paediatric Dermatologist, at [email protected].
All applicants are strongly encouraged to apply electronically via www.jobs.nhs.uk. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.
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) Vascular with Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust in London, England. It is listed as a Consultant Medical doctor Paediatrics role. The advertised salary is £113,565 - £150,569 pro rata, per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 18 Nov 2026.
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