Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Locum Consultant Dermatologist

The closing date is 24 February 2026

Job summary

The successful applicants will be supported by a team of forward thinking and dynamic Consultant Dermatologists, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Trainees, Clinical Fellows and GP's with a Specialist Interest. The Royal Free London skin cancer service includes a successful joint cross site MDT and dedicated decision to treat results clinics, a thriving Mohs and reconstructive surgery service and a Renal Transplant clinic. The service also hosts the specialist skin cancer MDT for North Central London.

Post holder would be expected to participate in ward rounds and/or on call at Royal Free Hospital/Barnet Hospital according to the needs of the service which can include weekends.

Main duties of the job

Applicants will also have the opportunity to work within one of our dedicated specialty services, these include a busy and forward thinking psoriasis department with a dedicated psychodermatology service, eczema, paediatrics, connective tissue disease, hair and nail, acne and complex medical.

The post holders will have SPA time available to attend local departmental meetings, including the ability to contribute to established audit, governance and service improvement structures. Post holders will also have the ability to attend the monthly dermatology meetings at the Dermatology Section of the Royal Society of Medicine and St Johns Dermatology Society. There is also opportunity for new colleagues to establish links with other Trusts for professional development and governance as part of the North Central London Dermatology Network.

About us

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.

Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top

For more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/

Details

Date posted

03 February 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£109,725 to £145,478 a year per annum plus London weighting

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

391-RFL-7776331

Job locations

Barnet Hospital and Chase Farm Hospitals

Wellhouse Lane

Barnet

EN5 3DJ


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.

Person Specification

Education & Professional Qualification

Essential

  • On the dermatology specialist registry (CCT or CESR registration) or proposed CCT date within 3 months of interview or has applied for CESR
  • Full registration with GMC (MRCP (UK) or equivalent qualification

Desirable

  • MD
  • PhD Degree

Experience

Essential

  • In depth knowledge for the diagnosis and treatment of skin cancers
  • Good knowledge of internal medicine
  • Good knowledge of general dermatology
  • Good knowledge of complex skin cancer patients to run 2ww skin cancer clinics and manage follow ups

Desirable

  • Experience of cross-site working
  • Melanoma Research Fellowship
  • Publications in peer-reviewed dermatological journals

Personal qualities and attributes

Essential

  • Ability to work in a team
  • Good interpersonal skills
  • Caring attitude to patients
  • Commitment to CPD
  • Dynamism and initiative

Royal Free World Class Values

Essential

  • Demonstrate ability to meet the trust value

Surgical Skills and aptitudes

Essential

  • Diagnosis and management of skin cancer to cover pigmented Lesion /Rapid Access skin cancer clinics with mandatory use of the Dermatoscope
  • Diagnosis and management chronic inflammatory and autoimmune skin conditions such as psoriasis, eczema, immunobullous, connective tissue diseases
  • Skin surgical skills at the level of standard

Desirable

  • dermatological surgery including diagnostic biopsies and standard surgical excision with primary layered closure
Person Specification

Education & Professional Qualification

Essential

  • On the dermatology specialist registry (CCT or CESR registration) or proposed CCT date within 3 months of interview or has applied for CESR
  • Full registration with GMC (MRCP (UK) or equivalent qualification

Desirable

  • MD
  • PhD Degree

Experience

Essential

  • In depth knowledge for the diagnosis and treatment of skin cancers
  • Good knowledge of internal medicine
  • Good knowledge of general dermatology
  • Good knowledge of complex skin cancer patients to run 2ww skin cancer clinics and manage follow ups

Desirable

  • Experience of cross-site working
  • Melanoma Research Fellowship
  • Publications in peer-reviewed dermatological journals

Personal qualities and attributes

Essential

  • Ability to work in a team
  • Good interpersonal skills
  • Caring attitude to patients
  • Commitment to CPD
  • Dynamism and initiative

Royal Free World Class Values

Essential

  • Demonstrate ability to meet the trust value

Surgical Skills and aptitudes

Essential

  • Diagnosis and management of skin cancer to cover pigmented Lesion /Rapid Access skin cancer clinics with mandatory use of the Dermatoscope
  • Diagnosis and management chronic inflammatory and autoimmune skin conditions such as psoriasis, eczema, immunobullous, connective tissue diseases
  • Skin surgical skills at the level of standard

Desirable

  • dermatological surgery including diagnostic biopsies and standard surgical excision with primary layered closure

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

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Barnet Hospital and Chase Farm Hospitals

Wellhouse Lane

Barnet

EN5 3DJ


Employer's website

https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Barnet Hospital and Chase Farm Hospitals

Wellhouse Lane

Barnet

EN5 3DJ


Employer's website

https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Clinical Lead

Meenakshi Arunachalam

meenakshi.arunachalam@nhs.net

02077940500

Details

Date posted

03 February 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£109,725 to £145,478 a year per annum plus London weighting

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

391-RFL-7776331

Job locations

Barnet Hospital and Chase Farm Hospitals

Wellhouse Lane

Barnet

EN5 3DJ


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