Consultant DermatologistNHS

Job summary

This is a substantive replacement Consultant Dermatologist post based at Denmark Hill, King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. We are seeking an enthusiastic and committed consultant to join our friendly and dynamic multidisciplinary dermatology team within one of the UK's largest teaching hospitals. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering high-quality general and specialist dermatology services, with a particular focus on medical dermatology. The Denmark Hill Dermatology Unit provides comprehensive adult and paediatric inpatient and outpatient services and is recognised for its specialist expertise in skin cancer, cutaneous infection, connective tissue disease, sarcoidosis, severe drug reactions, haematodermatology and complex medical dermatology. The department works closely with a wide range of specialties through established multidisciplinary clinics and regional networks, providing opportunities for service development, teaching and research. As a major teaching hospital and part of King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, the department has strong links with King's College London and offers excellent opportunities to contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate education, clinical research and innovation. The successful candidate will join a supportive consultant team committed to delivering outstanding patient care whilst continuing to develop and enhance specialist dermatology services.

Main duties of the job

The post is based at Denmark Hill, King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, and comprises 6 Programmed Activities (PAs). The successful candidate will provide consultant-led care across general dermatology and skin cancer services, delivering outpatient clinics and supporting the management of patients with a broad range of dermatological conditions. They will also contribute to dermatological surgery activity and participate in the departmental skin cancer and histopathology MDTs. The postholder will work closely with colleagues across the multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality, patient-centred care and support the development of dermatology services at Denmark Hill. They will participate in the consultant on-call rota and contribute to clinical governance, audit, teaching and training of undergraduate and postgraduate healthcare professionals. As part of a leading teaching hospital, there will also be opportunities to become involved in research, quality improvement and service development activities.

Job description

1. Provide high-quality consultant-led care for patients attending Dermatology services at Denmark Hill, including general dermatology and skin cancer clinics, ensuring safe, effective and patient-centred care. Contribute to dermatological surgery activity in line with service requirements.

2. Participate in the consultant on-call rota and work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure continuity of service, including providing cover for annual leave and short-term absences where appropriate.

3. Contribute to multidisciplinary working through participation in skin cancer, histopathology and other relevant MDT meetings, supporting timely diagnosis and management of patients.

4. Provide clinical supervision, support and training to resident doctors, medical students and other members of the multidisciplinary team, contributing to undergraduate and postgraduate education programmes.

5. Participate in clinical governance activities including audit, quality improvement, morbidity and mortality reviews and service development initiatives aimed at improving patient outcomes and experience.

6. Contribute to the development and delivery of Dermatology services, working with consultant colleagues and operational teams to ensure services remain responsive to patient demand and aligned with Trust objectives.

7. Support research and innovation activities within the department and contribute to maintaining the strong academic links between King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and King's College London.

8. Undertake all clinical activities in accordance with Trust policies, GMC standards and relevant professional guidance, maintaining the highest standards of clinical practice and patient safety.

About us

The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King's to another level.

We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.

King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.