Consultant Dermatologist – Dermatology (Grade NHS Medical & Dental)
Location: Barnet Hospital and Chase Farm Hospitals, Town BarnetContract: 12-month fixed term, full time – 10 sessions per week (Contract end date 12 April 2027)Salary: £113,565 – £150,569 per annum plus £2,162 London weightingClosing date: 03/06/2026 23:59
Job Overview
The successful candidate will work as part of a dynamic team of Consultant Dermatologists, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Trainees, Clinical Fellows and GP specialists. The Royal Free London skin cancer service includes a joint cross-site MDT, 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 holders will participate in ward rounds and/or be on call at Royal Free Hospital/Barnet Hospital according to service needs, which may include weekends.
Main Duties of the Job
The role provides opportunities to work within specialist services such as a busy psoriasis department, psychodermatology, eczema, paediatrics, connective tissue disease, hair and nail, acne and complex medical.
Post holders will have SPA time to attend local departmental meetings, contribute to audit, governance and service improvement structures, and attend monthly dermatology meetings at the Royal Society of Medicine and St Johns Dermatology Society. There is also opportunity to network with other trusts through the North Central London Dermatology Network.
Person Specification
Education & Professional Qualification
- 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)
- MD
- PhD Degree (where relevant)
Experience
- In‑depth knowledge of diagnosis and treatment of skin cancers
- Good knowledge of internal medicine
- Good knowledge of general dermatology
- Experience managing complex skin cancer patients to run 2‑week‑wait skin cancer clinics and manage follow‑ups
- Experience of cross‑site working
- Melanoma Research Fellowship (preferred)
- Publications in peer‑reviewed dermatological journals
Personal Qualities and Attributes
- Ability to work effectively in a team
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Compassionate patient care approach
- Commitment to continued professional development (CPD)
- Dynamism and initiative
Royal Free World Class Values
- Demonstrate ability to meet the Trust’s core values
Surgical Skills and Aptitudes
- Diagnosis and management of skin cancer, including pigmented lesions and Rapid Access skin cancer clinics, with mandatory use of dermatoscope
- Diagnosis and management of chronic inflammatory and autoimmune skin conditions such as psoriasis, eczema, immunobullous and connective tissue diseases
- Skilled in skin surgery at the level of standard practice
- Perform dermatological surgery including diagnostic biopsies and standard surgical excision with primary layered closure
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