Job summary
- Main area
- Dermatology
- Grade
- NHS Medical & Dental: Locum Consultant
- Contract
- 12 months (fixed term)
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job ref
- 251-MD25040
- Employer
- Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Royal Hampshire County Hospital
- Town
- Winchester
- Salary
- £105,504 - £139,882 Dependant on Experience
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 11/03/2025 23:59
Employer heading

Locum Consultant Dermatologist
NHS Medical & Dental: Locum Consultant
Our cultural ambition is to have a culture that places people at the heart of all we do, where we all belong, and where learning, improvement and excellence thrive.
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Job overview
The post-holder will join a team of three consultants and eight associate specialists who provide a comprehensive dermatology service to the area of mid and North Hampshire. This is closely supported by a specialist nurse team who carry out a full range of treatments such as surgery, phototherapy, PDT, patch testing, day treatments and support the medical team with counselling and management of melanoma and other cancer patients.
We are ideally seeking a candidate with MOPS/ CancerÌý experience
Job Plan
The provisional timetable will be a 10 PA contract, involving a mixture of minor operations, outpatient work as well as SPA, admin time and non-face-to-face direct clinical contact time. This timetable will be discussed and agreed upon successful appointment. This timetable would also depend on your subspecialist interest. Given the variable nature of clinical work, it is accepted that some activities may over and under run. If, however, an activity regularly over or under runs, then it may be appropriate to review this job plan and/or the support provided.
All Consultants are expected to undergo annual Appraisal and review of their Job Plans and Professional standards.
Main duties of the job
The aim of the post is to ensure continued provision of a comprehensive, high quality dermatology service and to lead on-going developments within the service to ensure all outpatient, surgical and cancer targets are met.Ìý Ìý
The post holder will support the continued development of excellent outpatient dermatological care and take a lead role for future service development opportunities. The successful candidate would be expected to develop and lead in their own area of interest and expertise.
The new appointee will be encouraged to provide postgraduate education to interested GP’s. There is also a monthly postgraduate regional Solent Skin meeting, departmental governance meeting and RSM dermatology meetings, as well as the opportunity to join the monthly Oxford regional meeting.
Working for our organisation
This post will be based at the Royal Hampshire County Hospital with clinics in Andover; but may be asked to travel to Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital.
There is a separate clinical area for dermatology in the outpatient’s department at Basingstoke and dedicated rooms in the outpatient suite at Winchester. We have recently developed a Dermatology day unit in AWMH.
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Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The post holder will:
- Work with colleagues to provide a consultant-led service with the highest standard of care
- Work with the multi-professional team to develop care pathways and clinical guidelines
- Develop and maintain good working practices within wards and outpatients
- Collaborate and promote close working links with colleagues in tertiary centres, community services and primary care
- Offer support and leadership to junior medical colleagues, nursing colleagues and other members of the multi-disciplinary team
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The appointee will be expected to participate in and share responsibility with the existing consultants for:
- The clinical workload of the department and service development
- Develop and provide services in his/her own area of specialist interest
- The administrative affairs of the department
- The management of the department and in due course, have the opportunity to rotate into the clinical leadership of the department
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Person specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential criteria
- MRCP or Equivalent
- GMC Registration
- Entry on GMC Specialist Register
- CCT (proposed date must be within 6 months of interview) in Dermatology
Desirable criteria
- Attend appropriate training courses
Experience & Knowledge
Essential criteria
- • Wide experience in all aspects of dermatology in both medical and surgical specialities
- • Experienced in Clinical Audit and Clinical Governance and the benefits of how this improves the quality of care provided to patients
Desirable criteria
- To provide a range of services to compliment the current skill mix of the department
Research & Teaching Skills
Essential criteria
- Evidence of participation in Research
- Continuing to commit to Medical education
- Experience of Teaching (Medical students, Peers, MDT)
Skills & Ability
Essential criteria
- Strong clinical and personal capability
- Ability to organise and manage outpatients priorities
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Excellent IT skills
Desirable criteria
- Conceptual and analytical skills
Other specific requirements
Essential criteria
- Continuing to commit to medical education
- Experience of Teaching (Medical students, peers, MDT)
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives and other healthcare professionals
- Ability to work as part of a team
Desirable criteria
- Publications in peer reviewed journals
- Evidence of participation in research
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Stephanie Rossiter
- Job title
- Operational Service Manager Dermatology
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07884 817817
- Additional information
For further information or to arrange an informal visit please call.
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