Locum Consultant in DermatologyNHS

Job summary

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to invite applications for a6.5 PA Consultant Dermatologistto provide maternity cover within our friendly, dynamic and expanding Dermatology Department.

This fixed-term post is available for9 months, with the possibility of extension to12 months, commencingideally in November or early December 2026.

This is an excellent opportunity for a consultant seeking to gain experience within a highly supportive London teaching hospital and to become part of an ambitious, forward-looking department.

The successful applicant will therefore have the opportunity to gain first-hand experience of working within the department before deciding whether to apply for a substantive consultant position. Should the successful applicant subsequently be appointed to one of the substantive posts, the remainder of the maternity leave would simply be covered by another locum consultant.

We actively encourage consultants to develop their own subspecialty interests and, wherever possible, these can be incorporated into the agreed job plan and supported within the department.

Main duties of the job

The postholder will provide a comprehensive Dermatology service, working collaboratively with consultant colleagues to deliver high-quality care across inpatient and outpatient settings. The role includes the assessment and management of adult dermatology patients, timely review of inpatient referrals, participation in skin cancer services including 2WW clinics and multidisciplinary team meetings and the provision of telephone and electronic Advice and Guidance to local GPs.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive and forward-looking London teaching hospital. In addition to this fixed-term maternity cover post, Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust expects to advertise two substantive Consultant Dermatologist posts during Autumn 2026. The successful applicant will therefore have the opportunity to gain first-hand experience of working within the department before deciding whether to apply for a substantive consultant position.

We actively encourage consultants to develop their own subspecialty interests and, wherever possible, these can be incorporated into the agreed job plan and supported within the department.

Job description

The successful applicant will join a friendly, supportive and forward-looking Dermatology Department, working alongside consultant colleagues to deliver high-quality, patient-centred care across a comprehensive range of dermatology services. The post offers the opportunity to contribute to general dermatology, skin cancer, teledermatology and acute dermatology services, while developing individual subspecialty interests within an established multidisciplinary team.

The role also provides opportunities to contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate education, clinical governance, quality improvement and service development, as well as participation in the department's expanding NIHR-supported research programme where appropriate.

The key responsibilities of the post include:

• Providing a comprehensive Dermatology service, including inpatient referrals, outpatient assessment and treatment, and telephone and electronic Advice and Guidance to local GPs.
• Undertaking consultant-led adult dermatology outpatient clinics. Subject to service requirements and the successful applicant's interests, paediatric dermatology clinics may also be incorporated into the agreed job plan.
• Participating in skin cancer services, including 2WW clinics and multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings where required.
• Providing timely assessment and management of inpatient dermatology referrals.
• Sharing responsibility for delivering evidence-based, high-quality care for inpatients and outpatients, including all associated clinical administration.
• Participating in undergraduate and postgraduate medical education, teaching and supervision of junior medical staff.
• Working collaboratively with General Practitioners, multidisciplinary colleagues and partner organisations to support integrated patient care.
• Contributing to clinical governance, audit, quality improvement, research and the ongoing development of the Dermatology Department.
• Working in accordance with Trust policies, professional standards and the requirements of the Consultant Contract, while liaising closely with the Clinical Lead, Service Manager and Divisional Operations Manager.

About us

We have recently relocated into a purpose-built, air-conditioned Dermatology Department with modern clinical facilities, including dedicated treatment rooms, dermatological surgery suites and a phototherapy unit.

The department has a thriving NIHR research portfolio, with opportunities to participate in clinical research, collaborate with The Royal London Hospital, our tertiary dermatology centre, and contribute to service development, innovation and quality improvement.

We pride ourselves on providing a friendly, supportive and collaborative working environment and actively encourage consultants to develop and expand their subspecialty interests.

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is rated 'Outstanding' by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and is committed to equality, inclusion and the ongoing development of its staff.