Job summary
Barts Health NHS Trust - Division of Medicine

Consultant in Dermatology

(Part-Time, 6 PAs)

Whipps Cross Hospital

Barts Health NHS Trust is seeking an enthusiastic and committed Consultant Dermatologist to join our dynamic and expanding Dermatology Department at Whipps Cross Hospital. This is a part-time post (6 PAs) working alongside a highly experienced team of 11 consultants, specialist nurses, trainees and wider multidisciplinary colleagues.

Main duties of the job
The post holder will participate in the dermatology ward referrals, reviewing on average 2 per week. There is an average of 12 patients booked per clinic, unless supervising and an average of 5 biopsies patients per list. The new and follow up clinic ratio is 6 news and 6 follow ups per clinic for routine patients. There are teledermatology clinics run in the form of A&G (BAD guidance of 25 patients per 4 hour session will be expected). The clinics are based at the Whipps Cross Hospital.

We receive approximately 450 2ww adult patient cancer referrals per month week, and approximately 400 more referrals for A&G and appointments across adult and paediatric dermatology.

Whipps Cross provides a comprehensive general dermatology service, as well as a range of multi-disciplinary specialist services including skin cancer, advanced skin surgery, genital dermatoses and psychodermatology as well as providing support to the local GPSI dermatology service. On the academic side we run several commercial and non-commercial clinical trials on site and have close links with the Centre for Cutaneous Research, Queen Mary University of London.

The dermatology department is well-staffed with trainees including 1 specialist registrar, 1 research fellow and 2 clinical fellows. In addition, there is a Dermatology Matron, x 2 band 7 Clinical Nurse Specialists, x 1 band 6 nurse and x 1 band 5 nurse in post.

About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.

Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.

We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.

Details
Date posted: 13 August 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Consultant
Salary: £113,565 to £150,569 a year per annum pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: 259-MED
Job locations: Whipps Cross Hospital, Whitechapel Road, London, E11 1NR, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
The post holder will participate in the dermatology ward referrals, reviewing on average 2 per week. There is an average of 12 patients booked per clinic, unless supervising and an average of 5 biopsies patients per list. The new and follow up clinic ratio is 6 news and 6 follow ups per clinic for routine patients. There are teledermatology clinics run in the form of A&G (BAD guidance of 25 patients per 4 hour session will be expected). The clinics are based at the Whipps Cross Hospital. We also have a 2WW Medical photography service seeing 40+ patients a week.

We receive approximately 450 2ww adult patient cancer referrals per month week, and approximately 400 more referrals for A&G and appointments across adult and paediatric dermatology.

Whipps Cross provides a comprehensive general dermatology service, as well as a range of multi-disciplinary specialist services including skin cancer, advanced skin surgery, genital dermatoses and psychodermatology as well as providing support to the local GPSI dermatology service. On the academic side we run several commercial and non-commercial clinical trials on site and have close links with the Centre for Cutaneous Research, Queen Mary University of London.

The dermatology department is well-staffed with trainees including 1 specialist registrar, 1 research fellow and 2 clinical fellows. In addition, there is a Dermatology Matron, x 2 band 7 Clinical Nurse Specialists, x 1 band 6 nurse and x 1 band 5 nurse in post. The dermatology department is also supported by the Main Outpatient Department nursing team.

The post holder will be expected to contribute to teaching undergraduate and postgraduate medical staff and other professional groups. They will also contribute to audit and clinical governance meetings.

Person Specification
Professional Qualifications
Essential

• MRCP UK (or equivalent)
• MBBS (or equivalent)
• Eligible for full GMC Registration
• On GMC Specialist Register in Dermatology or within 6 months of attainment of CCT or equivalent

Clinical Experience
Essential

• Comprehensive clinical training in General Medical conditions
• General Dermatology diagnostic and treatment procedures
• Specialist areas including Dermato-pathology, Phototherapy, skin cancers/Pigmented lesions/melanoma, contact dermatitis, Vulval dermatoses, Paediatric Dermatology etc
• Inpatient care for those who require hospitalisation treatment

Clinical Skills
Essential

• Dermatological procedures and surgery

Clinical Knowledge
Essential

• Comprehensive knowledge of general and some specialist Dermatology areas

Audit and Management & IT
Essential

• Evidence of conducting and presenting clinical audit projects, attendance of dept meetings and post-graduate activities and management meetings.

Research. Teaching skill & experience
Essential

• Experience of teaching medical undergraduates Understanding / knowledge of Research ethics

Desirable

• Attainment of MD or equivalent higher degrees

Personal Qualities
Essential

• Ability to communicate with clarity and intelligently in written and spoken English; ability to build rapport, listen, persuade/ negotiate and problem solve.
• Accountability: ability to take responsibility, lead, make decisions and exert appropriate authority
• Interpersonal Skills High standards in patient care able to empathise and communicate with patients, relatives and carers. Able to work co-operatively with others to achieve organisational and personal goals.

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 the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

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 (Opens in a new tab).

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

Employer details
Employer name: Barts Health NHS Trust
Address: Whipps Cross Hospital, Whitechapel Road, London, E11 1NR, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Clinical Lead – Dermatology
Dr Zeeshaan Ul Hasan
zeeshaan-ul.hasan@nhs.net

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.
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.
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.