Job requirements
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Essential
3 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Essential
Full GMC registration MRCP (UK) or equivalent qualification
- Essential
Completed CCT in Dermatology within 6 months or completion or completed CESR (certificate of eligibility for specialist registration) accreditation/submitted CESR application
- Essential
Broad range of experience in Dermatology, in particular management of skin cancer and systemic therapies including biologics
Desirable
2 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Essential
MD or PhD
- Essential
A specialist interest in a specialist area to complement the other consultants in the department
Job overview
We are seeking an enthusiastic Consultant Dermatologist to join our Dermatology Team. This is fixed term 10 PA post initially for 12 months. We also welcome applications from candidates wishing to work less than full time. We are able to increase the total PAs to 13 and these could be shared between part time consultants The successful candidates will join an established team of 21 Consultants. There is support from 1 Associate Specialist, 4 Specialty doctors and specialist dermatology nurses including 2 skin cancer specialist nurses and 2 paediatric specialist dermatology nurses.
The department also has 2 SPRs, 2 clinical fellows and 1 VTS trainee. Services available include day case surgery, paediatric dermatology, phototherapy, photodynamic therapy, patch testing and iontophoresis. Specialist clinics include joint Leg Ulcer, Vulval and Male Genital Dermatoses, hair and skin of colour.
We have an outreach Plastic Surgery service from the Royal Free Hospital. The post-holders will work with colleagues to support and develop Dermatology services for the local population. You will be based across at no more than 2 hospital sites within the trust which include Watford General, Hemel Hempstead and St Albans City Hospitals.
Main duties of the job
The main duties of the post will be general dermatology and skin cancer clinics, minor surgical sessions, teledermatology sessions and attendance at our skin cancer MDT meetings.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The Consultant appointed will have continuing responsibility for the care of patients in his/her charge. He/she will also undertake the administrative duties associated with the care of his/her patients. He/she should have ability to work within our large team of consultants, junior doctor, nurses and administrative staff. He/she will be mentored by a senior consultant dermatologist. There will be no on call commitments. Management of the Dermatology Department is under the direction of Kylie Beattie Dermatology Service Manager
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.
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This advert is for Locum Consultant Dermatologist with West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust in Watford, England. It is listed as a Consultant Medical doctor Dermatology role. The advertised salary is £113,565 - £150,569 PA. The contract type is 12 months (Fixed term). The application deadline is 17 Sep 2026.
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