Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust

Locum Consultant Dermatologist

The closing date is 29 January 2026

Job summary

Locum Consultant in Dermatology 10 PA Job Plan to cover Maternity leave

An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic whole-time consultant to join our thriving, extremely busy Dermatology Department at Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust to cover maternity leave until January 2027.

We offer a comprehensive dermatology service which is provided by a dedicated multidisciplinary team consisting of medical consultants, consultant nurse practitioners, clinical nurse specialists, a medical photographer and a team of outpatient nurses with a special interest in the treatment of dermatological conditions. The department benefits from a full range of diagnostic imaging and pathology support services; and has close links with St George's Hospital and St Johns Dermatological Society.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will provide actively support and develop Dermatology services in Kingston and the surrounding area, and will share clinical responsibilities with professional colleagues within the department providing assessment, investigation and treatment of patients suffering with skin disease.

The post holder will be expected to work with clinical colleagues and local managers in providing a safe, efficient and effective service for Kingston Hospital. This will include the review of inpatients, provision of outpatient clinics, undertaking of minor operating lists and active participation in the Skin Cancer MDT support.

About us

The appointee will be expected to support undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training. Research is encouraged and full facilities are available.

The successful candidate must be registered with the GMC with a valid license to practice in line with the introduction of re validation on 16 November 2009. You will also have completed Specialist Training and be entered on the Specialist Register of the GMC, or have a CCT date in Dermatology within six months of the date of interview.

Details

Date posted

08 January 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£105,504 to £139,882 a year Per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

396-2845-MS

Job locations

Kingston Hospital

Galsworthy road

Kingston upon Thames

KT2 7QB


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please review the Job Description and Person Specification attached for further details for full role and responsibilities.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please review the Job Description and Person Specification attached for further details for full role and responsibilities.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • oFull GMC Registration
  • oMRCP or equivalent
  • oCCT in Dermatology or Register within 6 months of CCT from the date of the interview or have confirmed eligibility for Specialist Registration.

Desirable

  • oMD/PhD/MBA

Clinical Experience

Essential

  • oCurrent wide range of geriatric medicine as well as general and acute medicine experience.
  • Knowledge and experience of working in Dermatology

Management Skills

Desirable

  • oAttended management training course.
  • oKnowledge of finance / budgets

Experience in Training, Audit and Research

Essential

  • oDemonstrable commitment and ability to teach and train undergraduates and junior doctors.
  • oExperience of clinical audit.

Desirable

  • oCompleted 'Train the Trainers' course.
  • oRelevant research articles in peer-reviewed journals.

Personal Qualities

Essential

  • oDemonstrate leadership skills within a multidisciplinary team.
  • oAbility to motivate staff, to facilitate appropriate changes in clinical practice and to work as part of a team.
  • oExcellent written and verbal communication skills, enthusiasm and approachability.
  • oCommitment to continuing professional development and clinical governance
  • oEvidence of innovation
  • oEnthusiastic
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • oFull GMC Registration
  • oMRCP or equivalent
  • oCCT in Dermatology or Register within 6 months of CCT from the date of the interview or have confirmed eligibility for Specialist Registration.

Desirable

  • oMD/PhD/MBA

Clinical Experience

Essential

  • oCurrent wide range of geriatric medicine as well as general and acute medicine experience.
  • Knowledge and experience of working in Dermatology

Management Skills

Desirable

  • oAttended management training course.
  • oKnowledge of finance / budgets

Experience in Training, Audit and Research

Essential

  • oDemonstrable commitment and ability to teach and train undergraduates and junior doctors.
  • oExperience of clinical audit.

Desirable

  • oCompleted 'Train the Trainers' course.
  • oRelevant research articles in peer-reviewed journals.

Personal Qualities

Essential

  • oDemonstrate leadership skills within a multidisciplinary team.
  • oAbility to motivate staff, to facilitate appropriate changes in clinical practice and to work as part of a team.
  • oExcellent written and verbal communication skills, enthusiasm and approachability.
  • oCommitment to continuing professional development and clinical governance
  • oEvidence of innovation
  • oEnthusiastic

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

Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Kingston Hospital

Galsworthy road

Kingston upon Thames

KT2 7QB


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Kingston Hospital

Galsworthy road

Kingston upon Thames

KT2 7QB


Employer's website

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


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Clinical Lead

Dr Satwinderjit Shinhmar

satwinderjit.shinhmar@nhs.net

02085467711

Details

Date posted

08 January 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£105,504 to £139,882 a year Per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

396-2845-MS

Job locations

Kingston Hospital

Galsworthy road

Kingston upon Thames

KT2 7QB


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