Dermatology Senior Trust Doctor/Portfolio Pathway

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 66,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious healthcare institution in Greater London is seeking a Dermatology Senior Trust Doctor for a fixed 12-month contract. This role offers training in general dermatology, skin cancer management, and minor skin surgery, ideally suited for those holding an MRCP. Candidates must have strong clinical skills, excellent communication abilities, and a commitment to patient care. Competitive salary of £65,048 per annum plus London weighting, within a supportive and diverse NHS environment.

Benefits

London weighting allowance

On-call opportunities

Professional training environment

Qualifications

• Eligible for full registration with the GMC and hold a current licence to practise.
• Evidence of achievement of CT2 competencies or equivalent.
• Experience in teaching junior medical staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide training and experience in dermatology and acute dermatology.
• Participate in specialist clinics and skin cancer management.

Skills

Clinical experience in General Medical conditions

Ability to maintain high-quality clinical records

Time management skills

Experience in minor skin surgery

Communication skills

Education

MBBS, or equivalent

Full MRCP, or equivalent

Tools

IT skills

Job description

Go back University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Dermatology Senior Trust Doctor/Portfolio Pathway

The closing date is 30 December 2025

This is an exciting opportunity to work and train within our Dermatology Services at UCLH.

Main duties of the job

The position is a fixed 12 month term post and will provide training and experience in general dermatology, skin cancer, skin surgery and acute dermatology as well as several specialist clinics. It is suitable for candidates who have obtained their MRCP and are looking to gain dermatology experience prior to a specialist training post in dermatology.

About us

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.

We provide first‑class acute and specialist services across eight sites:

University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)

National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery

Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals

University College Hospital Grafton Way Building

Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine

University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre

The Hospital for Tropical Diseases

University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street

We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.

We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.

Job responsibilities

For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.

Please note, due to anticipated high volumes of applications, this vacancy may close earlier than the listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application.

Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*

* UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the third year in a row.

UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff. To find out more, visit: Flexible working.

To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?

Person Specification

Professional Qualifications

• MBBS, or equivalent
• Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment and hold a current licence to practise. Non-UK trained doctors must be on the GMC register by date of appointment having completed both PLAB1 and PLAB2.
• Full MRCP, or equivalent

Clinical Experience

• Demonstrate a satisfactory training history in general medicine
• Evidence of achievement of CT2 competencies or equivalent

Clinical Skills

• Comprehensive clinical experience in General Medical conditions.
• Ability to maintain a high quality clinical records.
• Personal management skills including time management and managing paperwork satisfactorily
• Experience in minor skin surgery

Audit

• Evidence of good IT skills
• Clinical Audit experience
• Knowledge of Clinical Governance
• Evidence of service improvement projects

Research. Teaching skill & experience

• Demonstrable experience of teaching junior medical staff
• Understanding and experience of research

Personal Qualities

• 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
• Interpersonal Skills: Able to work co‑operatively with others to achieve organisational and personal goals.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

£65,048 a year per annum + London weighting (+on‑call)