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Job overview
The successful applicants will be supported by a team of forward thinking and dynamic Consultant Dermatologists, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Trainees, Clinical Fellows and GP's with a Specialist Interest. The Royal Free London skin cancer service includes a successful joint cross site MDT and dedicated decision to treat results clinics, a thriving Mohs and reconstructive surgery service and a Renal Transplant clinic. The service also hosts the specialist skin cancer MDT for North Central London.
Post holder would be expected to participate in ward rounds and/or on call at Royal Free Hospital/Barnet Hospital according to the needs of the service which can include weekends.
Main duties of the job
Applicants will also have the opportunity to work within one of our dedicated specialty services, these include a busy and forward thinking psoriasis department with a dedicated psychodermatology service, eczema, paediatrics, connective tissue disease, hair and nail, acne and complex medical.
The post holders will have SPA time available to attend local departmental meetings, including the ability to contribute to established audit, governance and service improvement structures. Post holders will also have the ability to attend the monthly dermatology meetings at the Dermatology Section of the Royal Society of Medicine and St Johns Dermatology Society. There is also opportunity for new colleagues to establish links with other Trusts for professional development and governance as part of the North Central London Dermatology Network.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Person specification
Experience
Essential
- In depth knowledge for the diagnosis and treatment of skin cancers
- Good knowledge of internal medicine
- Good knowledge of general dermatology
- Good knowledge of complex skin cancer patients to run 2ww skin cancer clinics and manage follow ups
Desirable
- Experience of cross-site working
- Melanoma Research Fellowship
- Publications in peer-reviewed dermatological journals
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential
- Demonstrate ability to meet the trust value
Surgical Skills and aptitudes
Essential
- Diagnosis and management of acute and chronic dermatological conditions
- Diagnosis and management of skin cancer with mandatory and confident use of the dermatoscope
- Skin surgical skills at the level of standard
Personal qualities and attributes
Essential
- Ability to work in a team
- Good interpersonal skills
- Caring attitude to patients
- Commitment to CPD
- Dynamism and initiative
Education & Professional Qualification
Essential
- On the dermatology specialist registry (CCT or CESR registration) or proposed CCT date within 3 months of interview or has applied for CESR
- Full registration with GMC (MRCP (UK) or equivalent qualification
Desirable
- MD
- PhD Degree
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This advert is for Locum Consultant Dermatologist with Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust in London, London, England. It is listed as a Consultant Medical doctor Dermatology role. The advertised salary is £113,565 - £150,569 per annum plus £2162 London weighting. The contract type is 12 months (Fixed term). The application deadline is 22 Jul 2026.
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