Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
x2 Locum Consultant - Dermatology

The closing date is 25 November 2026

Job summary
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.

Please feel free to contact us for additional information: Dr Charlotte Edwards charlotte.edwards9@nhs.net

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.

Details
Date posted: 11 November 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Consultant
Salary: £105,504 to £139,882 a year per 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), London, SW10 9NH, United Kingdom

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.

Please refer to our detailed job description for more information.

Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential

• MBChB / MB BS
• MRCP/ FRCP
• Past record of academic achievement. Publications.
• On specialist register (or within 6 months of CCST at interview)

Desirable

• MD/PhD
• BSc
• Management qualification
• Teaching qualification

Experience
Essential

• Wide and in-depth training in Dermatology/General Medicine.
• Established record in Paediatric Dermatology
• Established record in Dermatology education
• Proven track record in innovation, service improvement and system redesign
• Experience 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.

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: Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Employer's website: https://www.chelwest.nhs.uk/

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Consultant Charlotte Edwards charlotte.edwards9@nhs.net