Job summary
The Department of Dermatology has 1.8 WTE (1.8 PAs) posts available for Locum consultants. This Advert is for 2 Posts.The post holder(s) will run a range of clinics based at University Hospital Lewisham (UHL). This post will include general adult, paediatrics dermatology clinics, skin cancer clinics and biopsy lists. The post also includes inpatient review of acute dermatology referrals. We are looking for dynamic applicants who are committed to excellence in patient care and are forward-looking as we explore innovative ways of delivering our services.

Main duties of the job

• Provide high quality Dermatology care in out-patient clinics and perform high quality surgery within the appropriate level of
• Attend required MDT and CPD events
• Perform regular ward rounds with clinical There is no out of hours on call commitment but the Dermatology team are closely involved in the care of in-patients where needed.
• Provide high quality support to GP colleagues in hospital and
• Provide leadership to the department, encouraging development of services with colleagues both in and outside the organisation.

About us
Our people are our greatest asset. When we feel supported and happy at work, this positivity reaches those very people we are here for, the patients. Engaged employees perform at their best and our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) initiatives contribute to cultivate a culture of engagement. We have four staff networks, a corporate EDI Team and a suite of programmes and events which aim to insert the 5 aspirations:

• Improving representation at senior levels of staff with disabilities, from black, Asian, and ethnic minorities background, identify as LGBTQ+ and women, through improved recruitment and leadership development
• Widening access (anchor institution) and employability
• Improving the experience of staff with disability
• Improving the EDI literacy and confidence of trust staff through training and development
• Making equalities mainstream

Details
Date posted
07 August 2026
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Consultant
Salary
£113,565 to £150,569 a year
per annum
Contract
Locum
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time,
Part-time,
Job share
Reference number
197-AA8414
Job locations
University Hospital Lewisham
High Street, Lewisham,
London,
SE13 6LH
United Kingdom

Job description
Job responsibilities
The job plan is anticipated to contain 1.8 WTE (18 Programmed Activities) per week on average to be carried out at the UHL site. This is an outline programme and you will be expected to discuss and agree a detailed job plan including your personal and professional objectives with your Clinical Lead within 3 months of your start date.

The job plan will be negotiated between the consultant and his/her Clinical Lead at least annually.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• MBBS or equivalent
• MRCP
• GMC registration and hold a License to Practice
• On the GMC specialist register for Dermatology or hold CCT in Dermatology or be within six months of obtaining CCT at date of interview or equivalent experience.

Desirable

• Distinctions, scholarships, prizes Other higher degrees, e.g. BSc, PhD, MD.MSc, MD, PhD

Clinical Experience
Essential

• Comprehensive clinical experience in Dermatology

Clinical Skills
Essential

• Significant expertise in the management of secondary dermatology, cancer, general adult and paediatric dermatology patients

Desirable

• Subspecialty training and interest to compliment service and development

Teaching Experience
Essential

• Experience of teaching and training undergraduates, postgraduates and junior medical staff.

Desirable

• Formal Teaching qualification.
• Evidence of ability to lead and develop a teaching programme

Management & Administrative Experience
Essential

• Communication; Ability to communicate with clarity and intelligently in written and spoken English; ability to build rapport, listen, persuade/ negotiate.
• Accountability; Ability to take responsibility, lead, make decisions and exert appropriate authority.
• Staff Management; Experience of performance management, developing and motivating staff.
• Finance; Knowledge of finance and budgets.

Desirable

• Experience in service business case
• An understanding of corpocracy in the NHS
• Service development or improvement projects

Research Experience
Essential

• Knowledge of research methodology and clinical trials

Desirable

• Evidence of personal research projects and their presentation.
• Publications in peer-reviewed journals

Other Attributes
Essential

• Ability to establish a good professional relationship with colleagues
• Effective communicator and team player
• Credibility, probity and integrity

Audit, Management and IT
Essential

• Understanding of the principles of clinical governance and clinical risk
• Understanding and experience of audit
• Evidence of participation in clinical audit.

Desirable

• Track record of service development.

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
Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust
Address
University Hospital Lewisham
High Street, Lewisham,
London,
SE13 6LH
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.lewishamandgreenwich.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Dermatology Service Manager
Ayoola Shekoni
ayoola.shekoni@nhs.net
07721627422

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.