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Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust

Locum Dermatology Consultant

The closing date is 11 January 2026

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Job summary

The Department of Dermatology is seeking a part-time (7 PA) locum consultant. The post holder will run a range of clinics based at University Hospital Lewisham (UHL). This post will include general adult, paediatrics dermatology clinics and skin cancer clinics. The post also includes inpatient review of acute dermatology referrals. The post may have a requirement for flexible working across other South East London dermatology sites depending on service demand. We are looking for a dynamic applicant who is committed to excellence in patient care and who is 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:

  1. 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
  2. Widening access (anchor institution) and employability
  3. Improving the experience of staff with disability
  4. Improving the EDI literacy and confidence of trust staff through training and development
  5. Making equalities mainstream

Details

Date posted

06 January 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£93,666 to £126,281 a year per annum

Contract

Locum

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

197-AA7736

Job locations

University Hospital Lewisham

High Street, Lewisham,

London,

SE13 6LH


Job description

Job responsibilities

The job plan is anticipated to contain 7 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 Director within 3 months of your start date.

The job plan will be negotiated between the consultant and his/her clinical director at least annually. The initial job plan for this post is planned to be:

Job description

Job responsibilities

The job plan is anticipated to contain 7 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 Director within 3 months of your start date.

The job plan will be negotiated between the consultant and his/her clinical director at least annually. The initial job plan for this post is planned to be:

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

  • MSc, MD, PhD

Clinical Experience

Essential

  • General Dermatology
  • Skin cancer
  • Skin cancer MDT
  • Dermatological surgery

Desirable

  • Record of at least 6 months experience of skin cancer work under a 2 week wait referral pathway

Clinical Audit

Essential

  • Thorough understanding of medical audit
  • Undertaken and completed audits

Desirable

  • Experience as audit lead

Teaching Experience

Essential

  • Experience of postgraduate/ undergraduate/interdisciplinary teaching

Desirable

  • Higher qualification in medical education
  • Evidence of having developed novel educational methods or courses
  • Evidence of training and experience as an educational supervisor

Management & Administrative Experience

Essential

  • Understand NHS funding arrangements
  • Evidence of contribution to service development or improvement

Desirable

  • Higher qualifications in managemen

Research Experience

Essential

  • Understand the principles of research

Desirable

  • Experience in clinical research with a higher research degree
  • Publications
  • Willingness to participate and contribute with any ongoing and new clinical research in the department

Other Attributes

Essential

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

  • MSc, MD, PhD

Clinical Experience

Essential

  • General Dermatology
  • Skin cancer
  • Skin cancer MDT
  • Dermatological surgery

Desirable

  • Record of at least 6 months experience of skin cancer work under a 2 week wait referral pathway

Clinical Audit

Essential

  • Thorough understanding of medical audit
  • Undertaken and completed audits

Desirable

  • Experience as audit lead

Teaching Experience

Essential

  • Experience of postgraduate/ undergraduate/interdisciplinary teaching

Desirable

  • Higher qualification in medical education
  • Evidence of having developed novel educational methods or courses
  • Evidence of training and experience as an educational supervisor

Management & Administrative Experience

Essential

  • Understand NHS funding arrangements
  • Evidence of contribution to service development or improvement

Desirable

  • Higher qualifications in managemen

Research Experience

Essential

  • Understand the principles of research

Desirable

  • Experience in clinical research with a higher research degree
  • Publications
  • Willingness to participate and contribute with any ongoing and new clinical research in the department

Other Attributes

Essential

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

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).

Additional information

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


Employer's website

https://www.lewishamandgreenwich.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust

Address

University Hospital Lewisham

High Street, Lewisham,

London,

SE13 6LH


Employer's website

https://www.lewishamandgreenwich.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Dermatology Consultant Clinical Lead

Dr Gavin O'Sullivan

gavin.osullivan@nhs.net

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Details

Date posted

06 January 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£93,666 to £126,281 a year per annum

Contract

Locum

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

197-AA7736

Job locations

University Hospital Lewisham

High Street, Lewisham,

London,

SE13 6LH


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