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Barts Health NHS Trust – Division of Medicine
Locum Consultant Dermatologist – Whipps Cross Hospital
(Part‑Time, 6PAs)
Location: Whipps Cross University Hospital, Leytonstone
Contract Length: 6 Months
Barts Health NHS Trust is seeking an enthusiastic and committed Consultant Dermatologist to join our dynamic and expanding Dermatology Department at Whipps Cross Hospital on a fixed term basis for 6 months. This is a part‑time post (6 PAs) working alongside a highly experienced team of 11 consultants, specialist nurses, trainees and wider multidisciplinary colleagues.
Main duties of the job
This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a busy, diverse and well‑established dermatology service that delivers high‑quality care to the local population of East London. WeCare values are at the heart of everything we do, and we are looking for a consultant who embodies compassionate, safe and excellent clinical practice.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a busy, diverse and well‑established dermatology service that delivers high‑quality care to the local population of East London. WeCare values are at the heart of everything we do, and we are looking for a consultant who embodies compassionate, safe and excellent clinical practice.
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.
Person specification
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Dermatological procedures and surgery.
Clinical Knowledge
Essential
- Comprehensive knowledge of general and some specialist Dermatology areas.
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Communication: Ability to communicate with clarity and intelligently in written and spoken English; ability to build rapport, listen, persuade/ negotiate and problem solve
- Accountability: ability to take responsibility, lead, make decisions and exert appropriate authority
- Interpersonal Skills High standards in patient care able to empathise and communicate with patients, relatives and carers. Able to work co-operatively with others to achieve organisational and personal goals
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Comprehensive clinical training in General Medical conditions
- General Dermatology diagnostic and treatment procedures;
- Specialist areas including Dermato-pathology, Phototherapy, skin cancers/Pigmented lesions/melanoma, contact dermatitis, Vulval dermatoses, Paediatric Dermatology etc.; Inpatient care for those who require hospitalisation treatment
Audit Management & IT
Essential
- Evidence of conducting and presenting clinical audit projects, attendance of dept meetings and post-graduate activities and management meetings.
Professional Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS (or equivalent
- MRCP UK (or equivalent)
- Full GMC Registration with license to practice
Research. Teaching skill & experience
Essential
- Experience of teaching medical undergraduates
- Understanding / knowledge of Research ethics
Desirable
- Attainment of MD or equivalent higher degrees
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This advert is for Locum Consultant in Dermatology with Barts Health NHS 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 pro rata. The contract type is 6 months (Fixed Term). The application deadline is 17 Aug 2026.
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