Locum Consultant in Dermatology

NHS; Greater London; On-site; GBP 109,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK seeks a Consultant in Dermatology for a fixed-term contract. The role involves participating in ward rounds, on-call duties, and working within specialty services including dermatology. Candidates must have substantial experience in Emergency General Surgery and full GMC registration. The position offers competitive salary and diverse professional development opportunities. Join a dynamic team contributing to skin cancer services and patient care at the Royal Free Hospital.

Benefits

Flexible hours

Training opportunities

Generous benefits

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in Emergency General Surgery is essential.
• Must be experienced in emergency general laparoscopic surgery.
• JAG accreditation in Colonoscopy with advanced endoscopy techniques.

Responsibilities

• Participate in ward rounds and on call at Royal Free Hospital.
• Work within the busy psoriasis department and other specialties.
• Attend departmental meetings and dermatology meetings.

Skills

Emergency General Surgery

Laparoscopic Surgery

Colonoscopy

Education

Full GMC registration

GMC Specialist Register

Job description

Job Summary

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.

Responsibilities

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.

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, pediatrics, 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.

Job description: Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.

About Us

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.

Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top.

For more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/

Job Details

Date posted: 19 December 2025

Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade: Consultant

Salary: £109,725 to £145,478 a year per annum inclusive of London weighting

Contract: Fixed term

Duration: 10 months

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 391-RFL-7544896

Job location: Royal Free Hospital, Pond Street, Hampstead, NW3 2QG

Person Specification – Qualifications / Training (Essential)

• Full GMC registration with a licence to practice.
• Entry on the GMC Specialist Register (via CCT, CESR or European Community Rights) or eligible within 6 months. Previous locum consultant experience.

Person Specification – Qualifications / Training (Desirable)

• Leadership and Management qualification.
• Postgraduate degree or MSc in relevant specialty.

Person Specification – Relevant Experience (Essential)

• Substantial experience in Emergency General Surgery.
• Experienced in emergency general laparoscopic surgery, including hot gallbladder surgery and colorectal Surgery.
• JAG accreditation in Colonoscopy with advanced endoscopy techniques.

Person Specification – Relevant Experience (Desirable)

• Specialist interest complementary to existing services.
• Experience of TAMIS and Stapled haemorrhoidopexy/HALO.
• Stapled haemorrhoidopexy/HALO.
• Endometriosis surgery.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit UK Visas and Immigration website. From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer Details

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Royal Free Hospital, Pond Street, Hampstead, NW3 2QG

Employer website: https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/