Locum Consultant Dermatologist

Hywel Dda University Health Board; Llanelli; On-site; GBP 200,000 +; Full time

Job summary

A prominent health organization in Wales is seeking a skilled Locum Dermatology Consultant to join their team. The role involves managing a diverse caseload of dermatological conditions, providing expert diagnosis and treatment, and contributing to multidisciplinary care planning. Candidates should have full GMC registration and significant clinical experience in dermatology. This position is committed to patient-centered care and inclusivity within the workplace.

Qualifications

• Full GMC Registration and Licence to Practice required.
• Broad based experience in Dermatology is essential.
• Knowledge of UK hospital systems or equivalent is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert care across various dermatological conditions.
• Perform dermatological procedures like biopsies and surgeries.
• Manage teledermoscopy caseload for remote assessments.

Skills

Expert care in dermatological conditions

Management of diverse dermatology cases

Teledermoscopy

Clinical leadership

Education

Full GMC Registration and Licence to Practice

MRCP or equivalent

Relevant Higher Degree (MD; PhD; MSc)

Job description

We're seeking a skilled and compassionate Locum Dermatology Consultant to join our team in delivering high-quality, patient‑centred care. This role involves managing a diverse caseload of dermatological conditions, providing expert diagnosis and treatment, and contributing to multidisciplinary care planning.

Main duties of the job

• Clinical Management: Provide expert care across a broad range of dermatological conditions, including skin cancer and inflammatory skin disease.
• Procedural Work: Perform dermatological procedures such as biopsies, excisions, and minor surgeries in line with service needs.
• Teledermoscopy: Manage a dedicated teledermoscopy caseload, ensuring timely and accurate remote assessment of skin lesions.
• Clinical Leadership: Offer guidance and support to junior staff, contribute to multidisciplinary team discussions, and help shape service development.
• Documentation & Governance: Maintain accurate clinical records and adhere to governance, safety, and quality standards.
• Collaboration: Work closely with colleagues across specialties to ensure integrated and patient-centred care.

About us

Hywel Dda University Health Board is the planner and provider of NHS healthcare services for people in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and its bordering counties. Our 11,000 members of staff provide primary, community, in‑hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services for around 384,000 people across a quarter of the landmass of Wales. We do this in partnership with our three local authorities and public, private and third sector colleagues, including our volunteers, through:

Four main hospitals: Bronglais General in Aberystwyth, Glangwili General in Carmarthen, Prince Philip in Llanelli and Withybush General in Haverfordwest;

Seven community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron, Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire Hospital Health and Social Care Resource Centre in Pembrokeshire;

48 general practices (four of which are managed practices), 47 dental practices (including three orthodontic), 99 community pharmacies, 44 general ophthalmic practices (43 providing Eye Health Examination Wales and 34 low vision services) and 17 domiciliary only providers and 11 health centres;

Numerous locations providing mental health and learning disabilities services;

Highly specialised and tertiary services commissioned by the Welsh Health Specialised Services Committee, a joint committee representing seven health boards across Wales.

Job responsibilities

For full details of the role requirements please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for this vacancy.

Discussions around working pattern will take place during initial job planning, where preferences, requirements and options can be discussed and explored in full.

Hywel Dda University Health Board is committed to providing healthcare services that are patient‑centric, ensuring that our community receives the best possible care. We value inclusivity and foster a workplace culture that embraces diversity and supports every individuals contribution towards a welcoming healthcare environment.

We welcome applications from all sections of society and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Full GMC Registration and Licence to Practice
• MRCP or equivalent
• Valid Certified Advanced Life Support Skills
• Relevant Higher Degree e.g. MD; PhD; MSc
• On Specialist Register due to obtain relevant CCT within 6 months of interview
• Or Portfolio Pathway (CESR) or equivalent European Qualifications for Specialist Registration

Clinical Experience

• Broad based experience in Dermatology
• Knowledge of UK hospital systems (or equivalent)
• Knowledge and participation in CPD
• Experience of NHSWider experience, research and training in providing sub specialty service
• Evidence of above average performance

Clinical Governance

• Evidence of participation in clinical audit and understanding role of audit in improving medical practice
• Knowledge of risk management
• Knowledge of annual job planning/appraisal review process

Research

• Experience and knowledge of critical appraisal of evidence so as to improve clinical outcomes
• Evidence of initiating, progressing and concluding research projects with publication

Teaching

• Evidence of organising programmes and teaching medical students and junior doctors
• Willingness to teach all grades of professional multidisciplinary staff
• Organisation of further teaching programmes in medical education
• "Training the Trainers" experience

Management

• Knowledge of the management and structure of the NHS
• Evidence of management training

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.