Job summary
Applications are invited for a part-time (0.5 WTE, 5 PAs) Consultant in Paediatric Dermatology to join the highly specialised Dermatology Unit at Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust.

The Dermatology service at GOSH is one of the largest and longest-established paediatric dermatology units in the UK, with an international reputation for excellence in clinical care, training, and research. The unit has been running for nearly 30 years and has trained numerous consultants who now practise both nationally and internationally.

This post offers the opportunity to work within a world-class multidisciplinary team managing a broad range of complex and rare paediatric skin conditions.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to the consultant on-call rota and ambulatory/inpatient dermatology service
• Participate in the ongoing development of this leading tertiary/quaternary referral service
• Deliver highly specialised outpatient care, including:
• Epidermolysis bullosa (EB) clinics
• General paediatric dermatology clinics
• Laser dermatology services (including a dedicated laser list)

The GOSH Dermatology Unit hosts the largest tertiary/quaternary referral service for complex laser treatments in the UK, alongside a busy and diverse inpatient and outpatient caseload.

Main duties of the job

• Provide high-quality care in paediatric dermatology, particularly for patients with epidermolysis bullosa, epidermal differentiation disorders, and those undergoing laser treatments.
• Contribute to the day-to-day running and management of the dermatology department.
• Supervise junior doctors clinically.
• Deliver high-quality teaching to both undergraduates and postgraduates.
• Enhance the research profile of the department.
• Contribute to effective clinical governance.
• Demonstrate leadership and teamwork skills.

This job description is intended as an outline of the areas of activity and can be amended in the light of the changing needs of the service and will be reviewed as necessary in conjunction with the post-holder. The consultant will also participate in the 1:4 paediatric dermatology on-call rota, providing senior clinical advice and support.

About us
We are committed to recruiting the best person for the job through a fair, open and consistent process that is free from bias and discrimination.

We are working towards becoming an anti-racist organisation. This means creating a workplace where every colleague feels seen, heard and valued, and where racism in any form has no place. Our anti-racism commitment is backed by action through our Anti-Racism Statement and action plan, developed in collaboration with our REACH staff network.

We actively challenge discrimination, dismantle barriers and embed equity across all aspects of our workforce, including recruitment, progression and development. All applicants will receive equal consideration regardless of race, ethnicity, nationality, religion or belief, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, health condition or employment history.

We particularly welcome applications from ethnically diverse communities, people with disabilities or long-term health conditions, and LGBTQ+ community members. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer, a member of the Business Disability Forum, and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.

Our staff networks, including REACH, PRIDE, ENABLED and Women's Networks, are active and executive supported. These employee-led networks play a vital role in shaping an inclusive culture at GOSH and are open to all colleagues.

Together, we are building a culture where inclusion is not optional - it is essential.

Details
Date posted: 10 September 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Consultant
Salary: £113,565 to £150,569 a year pro rata, per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: 271-MDL-8017142
Job locations: GREAT ORMOND STREET HOSPITAL, London, WC1N 3JH, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachments.

Person Specification
GOSH Culture and Values
Essential

• Always welcoming
• Always helpful
• Always expert
• Always one team
• Knowledge and Understanding of diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
• Understanding of Diversity and Inclusion challenges in the workplace.
• Demonstrable contribution to advancing Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace

Academic/Professional qualification/Training
Essential

• GMC specialist registration with a Licence to Practice (obtained by designated start date)
• MRCP, MRCPCH or equivalent
• CCT/CCST in paediatrics or paediatric dermatology (or within 6 months at time of interview) or equivalent training and experience (eligible for Portfolio Pathway - previously known as CESR)

Desirable

• Higher degree - PhD, MD or equivalent
• Formal teaching qualification
• Leadership qualification

Experience/Knowledge
Essential

• Extensive experience in managing patients with EB and epidermal differentiation disorders
• Experience in lasers for children
• Experience of teaching students and multi-disciplinary team
• Experience of leading in Clinical Audit processes
• Published research in peer reviewed journals in relevant area
• Awareness of the importance of Clinical Governance through experience of participating in quality or safety improvement projects

Desirable

• Experience of recruiting patients to clinical research trials
• Experience of working in shared care clinics and clinical networks
• Experience of clinical leadership or management

Skills/Abilities
Essential

• High level written and oral communication skills
• Ability to organise and prioritise own workload
• Ability to work under pressure in a multi-disciplinary environment
• Presentation skills
• Understanding and proven ability to apply research findings in a clinical/organisational context
• Excellent interpersonal and negotiating skills
• Ability to work on own initiative within an ever changing environment.

Desirable

• Leadership skills

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. 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).