Locum Consultant Dermatologist

NHS Staines‑Upon‑Thames, England, United Kingdom

Locum Consultant Dermatologist

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.

• Provide actively support and develop Dermatology services in Kingston and the surrounding area, and share clinical responsibilities with professional colleagues within the department providing assessment, investigation and treatment of patients suffering with skin disease.
• Work with clinical colleagues and local managers in providing a safe, efficient and effective service for Kingston Hospital, including review of inpatients, provision of outpatient clinics, undertaking of minor operating lists and active participation in the Skin Cancer MDT support.
• Support undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training.

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

• MD/PhD/MBA

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

• Attended management training course.
• Knowledge of finance / budgets.

• Demonstrable commitment and ability to teach and train undergraduates and junior doctors.
• Experience of clinical audit.

• Completed 'Train the Trainers' course.
• Relevant research articles in peer‑reviewed journals.

• Demonstrate leadership skills within a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to motivate staff, to facilitate appropriate changes in clinical practice and to work as part of a team.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, enthusiasm and approachability.
• Commitment to continuing professional development and clinical governance.
• Evidence of innovation.
• Enthusiastic.

• 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.
• UK Registration:
  Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

• 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

• Employer:
  
  Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust
• Address:
  Kingston Hospital, Galsworthy road, Kingston upon Thames, KT2 7QB
• Website: https://