x2 Locum Consultant - Dermatology

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 106,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Locum Consultant in Dermatology to work across Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital. The post involves running clinics and minor surgical lists with a focus on general dermatology and skin cancer, including teledermatology.

The appointment is fixed-term, with potential research involvement and teaching duties. The service serves a large population with NHS regional and national links.

Qualifications

• Medical degree (MBChB/MBBS) and GMC registration or eligibility for specialist register.
• MRCP or FRCP fellowship is expected.
• Experience and interest in general dermatology including skin cancer and teledermatology.
• Willingness to work across Chelsea & Westminster and West Middlesex sites.

Responsibilities

• Provide a wide range of dermatology services at both Chelsea & Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital.
• Run clinics or minor surgical lists across sites.
• Support and supervise trainees; contribute to teaching and training.
• Participate in research, including NIHR studies, and aim for academic involvement.

Skills

Dermatology

Teledermatology

Clinical governance

Education

MBChB / MB BS

MRCP / FRCP

MD / PhD

BSc

Teaching qualification

Tools

GMC specialist register

Job description

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

x2 Locum Consultant - Dermatology

The closing date is 25 November 2026

We require Consultant Dermatologist. The post holder will work with the existing consultants to expand service provision for secondary care dermatology referrals. The post holder will maintain an active clinical role as a member of the dermatology consultant body delivering excellent dermatology care for the region.

The post will involve running clinics or minor surgical lists across both our hospital sites, including Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital.

Main duties of the job

We are seeking Dermatology Consultant to join the Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust on a fixed term basis. The service is based at both Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital and the successful candidate would be expected to work at the West Middlesex site. We require a Consultant who has an interest in general dermatology including skin cancer and Teledermatology.

The department provides a full clinical dermatology service for nearly one million people locally, regionally and nationally providing general as well as highly specialist MDT services. The service has also developed an award winning and innovative Teledermatology service which it continues to grow and develop.

The post holder will work closely with the existing consultant team to provide a wide range of dermatology services in partnership with primary care colleagues. The successful candidate will share the day-to-day management of the department with the existing clinicians

The successful candidate will possess a recognised Medical degree, MRCP or FRCP and be on the specialist register of the GMC.

Feel free to contact us for additional information: Dr Charlotte Edwards [e-mail]

About us

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites--Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital--along with award-winning clinics across North West London.

Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5 million, providing full clinical services, including maternity, A&E, and children's services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health clinics. The Care Quality Commission rates us 'Good' in safety, effectiveness, care, and responsiveness, and 'Outstanding' in leadership and resource use.

We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and Westminster and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex.

We are committed to equal opportunities and believe that diversity drives innovation and excellence. As part of our dedication to equity, we actively welcome applications from individuals from the global majority, veterans and underrepresented communities. We value the unique perspectives and experiences that diverse teams bring and are committed to creating an environment where all voices are heard, respected, and empowered to succeed.

If you haven't heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probationary period.

Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.

Job responsibilities

As a leading London teaching hospital, the department sees a wide spectrum of acute and chronic dermatological conditions and runs an acute dermatology service. A number of specialist clinics are held on-site, eg skin cancer, paediatric, vulval, penile, HIV, and biologic therapy.

The position outpatient care and supervision of patients in our Day Care unit.

Supervision of trainees and teaching medical students is provided by the consultant body and will be job planned accordingly. The department is actively involved in dermatology research and the post holder will be expected to develop a research interest and actively participate in research projects. The department has a reputation as a successful site for NIHR research studies with one of our colleagues being the regional lead for dermatology. The post holder will be encouraged to apply for Senior Lecturer status within Imperial College.

The successful candidate will possess a recognised Medical degree, MRCP or FRCP and be on the specialist register of the GMC. It is a condition of appointment that staff are satisfactorily health cleared prior to commencing work.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

• oMBChB / MB BS


• oMRCP/ FRCP


• oPast record of academic achievement. Publications.


• oOn specialist register (or within 6 months of CCST at interview)


• oMD/PhD


• oBSc


• oTeaching qualification

Experience

• oWide and in-depth training in Dermatology/General Medicine.


• oEstablished record in Paediatric Dermatology


• oEstablished record in Dermatology education


• oProven track record in innovation, service improvement and system redesign


• oExperience in teledermatology

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.

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital

Fulham Road and Twickenham Road (TW7 6AF)

£105,504 to £139,882 a yearper annum (pro-rata for part time)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time,Job share,Compressed hours,Annualised hours

Reference number

289-SC-505

Job locations

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital

Fulham Road and Twickenham Road (TW7 6AF)