Location: London
Availability: Weekend Sessions
Rates: Competitive

About the Opportunity
We are seeking experienced Consultant Dermatologists to join our teams for weekend insourcing clinics across London, supporting NHS Trusts in reducing waiting lists and improving access to specialist dermatology services.

This is an excellent opportunity to undertake flexible additional weekend sessions within a well-supported, patient-focused environment, working alongside experienced colleagues to deliver high-quality clinical care.

Main duties of the job

• Assess and treat patients on hospital waiting lists.
• Interpret diagnostic tests and clinical findings.
• Work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality patient care.
• Provide clinical guidance and support to junior medical staff where appropriate.
• Ensure accurate and timely clinical documentation, including follow-up recommendations in line with Trust pathways.

Requirements

• GMC registration with Specialist Register accreditation in Dermatology.
• Active Licence to Practise.
• Proven experience working as a Consultant Dermatologist within the NHS.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and make sound clinical decisions.

About us
18 Week Support is a leading NHS insourcing provider, working in partnership with NHS Trusts across the UK to increase clinical capacity, reduce waiting times and improve patient access to care.

Our clinical teams work alongside NHS services to deliver additional outpatient and surgical capacity, supported by experienced Clinical Leads and Nurse Leads. Patient safety, clinical governance and quality of care are central to everything we do.

Details
Date posted: 27 October 2026
Pay scheme: Other
Salary: Depending on experience
Contract: Locum
Duration: 12 weeks
Working pattern: Flexible working
Reference number: E0341-26-0098

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Recruitment Resoucer Lottie Trunley, LTrunley@18weeksupport.com

Person Specification

• Essential qualifications: GMC registration with Specialist Register accreditation in Dermatology; Active Licence to Practise.
• Essential experience: Proven experience working as a Consultant Dermatologist within the NHS.

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.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

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