Locum Consultant in Dermatology

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in London is seeking dynamic professionals to join their dermatology team. The role includes participation in ward rounds and collaboration within specialized services such as psoriasis and complex medical conditions. Eligible candidates must meet requirements for work in the UK or sponsorship criteria. The position offers opportunities for professional development and involvement in quality improvement initiatives. Join a diverse team dedicated to providing excellent care.

Qualifications

• Eligible to work in the United Kingdom or meet the criteria for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route.
• Ability to participate in departmental meetings, audits, governance, and service improvement activities.

Responsibilities

• Participate in ward rounds and/or be on call at Royal Free Hospital or Barnet Hospital.
• Work within dedicated specialty services such as psoriasis, eczema, and complex medical conditions.
• Attend local departmental meetings and contribute to audit and governance structures.
• Establish links with other trusts as part of the North Central London Dermatology Network.

Job description

Service Overview

The successful applicants will be supported by a team of forward‑thinking and dynamic Consultant Dermatologists, Clinical Nurse Specialists, trainees, clinical fellows and GPs with a Specialist Interest. The Royal Free London skin cancer service includes a joint cross‑site MDT, dedicated decision‑to‑treat 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

• Participate in ward rounds and/or be on call at Royal Free Hospital or Barnet Hospital as required by the service.
• Work within dedicated specialty services such as psoriasis, psychodermatology, eczema, paediatrics, connective‑tissue disease, hair and nail, acne and complex medical conditions.
• Attend local departmental meetings and contribute to established audit, governance and service improvement structures.
• Attend the monthly dermatology meetings at the Royal Society of Medicine and St Johns Dermatology Society.
• Establish links with other trusts as part of the North Central London Dermatology Network.

Professional Development & Meetings

• SPA time is available to attend local departmental meetings, audits, governance and service‑improvement activities.
• Opportunity to participate in monthly dermatology meetings at the Royal Society of Medicine and St Johns Dermatology Society.
• Potential to collaborate with other trusts for professional development and governance.

Eligibility & Application

• You must be eligible to work in the United Kingdom or meet the criteria for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route.
• Visa sponsorship will be considered alongside all other applications.
• Applicants must meet the eligibility requirements under the UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) points‑based system to avoid disappointment.
• Pre‑employment checks will include remote verification of identity and right‑to‑work documentation.
• Trusted electronic new‑starter forms and DBS (CRB) checks will be conducted via trust‑approved systems.

Equal Opportunities Statement

Everyone is welcome at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. We're proud of our diversity and we continue to undertake new initiatives to advance equality for LGBT+, BME, gender equality, staff carers and people with disabilities and lived experiences to promote good relations and understanding between our staff.

Important Notice

Please be aware of scams – we will only communicate with you via official NHS email addresses and will never ask for any payments.