Locum Consultant in Dermatology

The postholder will provide a comprehensive Dermatology service, working collaboratively with consultant colleagues to deliver high-quality care across inpatient and outpatient settings. The role includes the assessment and management of adult dermatology patients, timely review of inpatient referrals, participation in skin cancer services including 2WW clinics and multidisciplinary team meetings and the provision of telephone and electronic Advice and Guidance to local GPs.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive and forward-looking London teaching hospital. In addition to this fixed-term maternity cover post, Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust expects to advertise two substantive Consultant Dermatologist posts during Autumn 2026. The successful applicant will therefore have the opportunity to gain first-hand experience of working within the department before deciding whether to apply for a substantive consultant position.

We actively encourage consultants to develop their own subspecialty interests and, wherever possible, these can be incorporated into the agreed job plan and supported within the department.

The successful applicant will join a friendly, supportive and forward-looking Dermatology Department, working alongside consultant colleagues to deliver high-quality, patient-centred care across a comprehensive range of dermatology services. The post offers the opportunity to contribute to general dermatology, skin cancer, teledermatology and acute dermatology services, while developing individual subspecialty interests within an established multidisciplinary team.

The role also provides opportunities to contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate education, clinical governance, quality improvement and service development, as well as participation in the department's expanding NIHR-supported research programme where appropriate.

The key responsibilities of the post include

We have recently relocated into a purpose-built, air-conditioned Dermatology Department with modern clinical facilities, including dedicated treatment rooms, dermatological surgery suites and a phototherapy unit.

The department has a thriving NIHR research portfolio, with opportunities to participate in clinical research, collaborate with The Royal London Hospital, our tertiary dermatology centre, and contribute to service development, innovation and quality improvement.

We pride ourselves on providing a friendly, supportive and collaborative working environment and actively encourage consultants to develop and expand their subspecialty interests.

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is rated 'Outstanding' by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and is committed to equality, inclusion and the ongoing development of its staff.

Qualifications

Relevant experience in speciality/sub speciality

Clinical skills

Leadership and professionalism

Management skills

Teaching & training

Clinical Governance

Communication skills

Research