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Job summary

This is a substantive replacement Consultant Dermatologist post based at Denmark Hill, King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. We are seeking an enthusiastic and committed consultant to join our friendly and dynamic multidisciplinary dermatology team within one of the UK's largest teaching hospitals. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering high-quality general and specialist dermatology services, with a particular focus on medical dermatology. The Denmark Hill Dermatology Unit provides comprehensive adult and paediatric inpatient and outpatient services and is recognised for its specialist expertise in skin cancer, cutaneous infection, connective tissue disease, sarcoidosis, severe drug reactions, haematodermatology and complex medical dermatology. The department works closely with a wide range of specialties through established multidisciplinary clinics and regional networks, providing opportunities for service development, teaching and research. As a major teaching hospital and part of King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, the department has strong links with King's College London and offers excellent opportunities to contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate education, clinical research and innovation. The successful candidate will join a supportive consultant team committed to delivering outstanding patient care whilst continuing to develop and enhance specialist dermatology services.

Main duties of the job

The post is based at Denmark Hill, King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, and comprises 6 Programmed Activities (PAs). The successful candidate will provide consultant-led care across general dermatology and skin cancer services, delivering outpatient clinics and supporting the management of patients with a broad range of dermatological conditions. They will also contribute to dermatological surgery activity and participate in the departmental skin cancer and histopathology MDTs. The postholder will work closely with colleagues across the multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality, patient-centred care and support the development of dermatology services at Denmark Hill. They will participate in the consultant on-call rota and contribute to clinical governance, audit, teaching and training of undergraduate and postgraduate healthcare professionals. As part of a leading teaching hospital, there will also be opportunities to become involved in research, quality improvement and service development activities.

Details

  • Date posted: 02 November 2026
  • Closing date: 23 November 2026
  • Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
  • Band: Consultant
  • Salary: £113,565 to £150,569 a year per annum excl London Zone Allowance
  • Contract: Permanent
  • Working pattern: Part-time
  • Reference number: 213-MED-DH-8305064
  • Job locations: Denmark Hill, London, SE5 9RS, United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

1. Provide high-quality consultant-led care for patients attending Dermatology services at Denmark Hill, including general dermatology and skin cancer clinics, ensuring safe, effective and patient-centred care. Contribute to dermatological surgery activity in line with service requirements.

2. Participate in the consultant on-call rota and work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure continuity of service, including providing cover for annual leave and short-term absences where appropriate.

3. Contribute to multidisciplinary working through participation in skin cancer, histopathology and other relevant MDT meetings, supporting timely diagnosis and management of patients.

4. Provide clinical supervision, support and training to resident doctors, medical students and other members of the multidisciplinary team, contributing to undergraduate and postgraduate education programmes.

5. Participate in clinical governance activities including audit, quality improvement, morbidity and mortality reviews and service development initiatives aimed at improving patient outcomes and experience.

6. Contribute to the development and delivery of Dermatology services, working with consultant colleagues and operational teams to ensure services remain responsive to patient demand and aligned with Trust objectives.

7. Support research and innovation activities within the department and contribute to maintaining the strong academic links between King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and King's College London.

8. Undertake all clinical activities in accordance with Trust policies, GMC standards and relevant professional guidance, maintaining the highest standards of clinical practice and patient safety.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Registration

Essential
  • Registerable medical qualification
  • Full MRCP
  • Name on GMC Dermatology Specialist Register on date of taking up appointment
  • Full Registration with GMC
Desirable
  • Other higher degree or diploma (e.g., MD)

Training and Experience

Essential
  • Completion of specialist training programme in Dermatology
  • Wide experience in all aspects of Dermatology, culminating in award of Certificate of Completion of Training by GMC, or award of Certificate of Eligibility for Specialty Registration (CESR) by GMC
  • Applicants must be within 6 months of CCT or must have fully completed CESR application and be fully registered on the GMC Dermatology Specialist Register. Any applications not meeting these criteria will not be considered
Desirable
  • Dermatology Subspecialty Interest

Management and Leadership

Essential
  • Able to demonstrate leadership capability within multi-disciplinary teams
  • Experience in day-to-day organisation of Dermatology services in a busy Teaching Hospital
Desirable
  • Management course and/or qualification
  • Familiar with current structure of UK National Health Service and conversant with recent initiatives and changes

Teaching

Essential
  • Experience of undergraduate and post graduate teaching and exam preparation
Desirable
  • Teaching skills course / qualification

Audit , Research and Publications

Essential
  • Thorough understanding of principles of medical audit. Must have undertaken and completed audit projects
  • Experience of clinical research
  • Publication of relevant review articles or case reports
Desirable
  • Relevant research experience in one or more aspects of Dermatology

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).

About us

The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King's to another level.

We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.

King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.

Employer details

  • Employer name: King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
  • Address: Denmark Hill, London, SE5 9RS, United Kingdom
  • Employer's website: https://www.kch.nhs.uk/