Job summary
- Main area
- Dermatology
- Grade
- NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
- Contract
- Fixed term: 12 months (0.8 WTE)
- Hours
- Full time - 8 sessions per week
- Job ref
- MS7327866
- Employer
- Croydon Health Services NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Croydon University Hospital
- Town
- croydon
- Salary
- £109,725 - £145,478 pa
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 14/09/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Locum Consultant Dermatologist
NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
Croydon is a busy, exciting and diverse place to work. The borough has one of the youngest populations in London and continues to grow.
Croydon Health Services cares for local people at Croydon University Hospital, Purley Memorial Hospital and in clinics and people’s homes all across the borough.
We are a very close-knit and friendly organisation where everyone of our 3600 members of staff is valued. We strongly believe that our employees are our greatest asset and so through Listening into Action – our way of engaging staff - we empower everyone at any level to initiate and bring about real improvements in our care.
Join us and be a part of the team that is making Croydon proud. #choosecroydon
Job overview
The post will be based in the dedicated Dermatology department at Croydon University Hospital within Croydon Health Services and other work locations including off site working may be agreed in your Job Plan where appropriate.
The successful candidate will be undertaking general dermatology / USC and skin surgery clinics with an interest in tele dermatology.
The proposed Job Plan is attached.
Please note that job plans are subject to review by your Clinical Head of Service and Clinical Director.
The Role includes (detailed in proposed job plan in JD)
Main duties of the job
The proposed Job Plan is attached.
Please note that job plans are subject to review by your Clinical Head of Service and Clinical Director.
Department
5 consultants with specialities including paediatric dermatology, Mohs surgery, complex surgery, vulval, photodermatology
1 plastic surgeon once weekly clinic and lists
2 Speciality doctor
1 Trust grade Registrar
1 Prescribing pharmacist for systemic and isotretinoin
1 Advanced Nurse practitioner
Nurse led clinics including patch test, phototherapy, teledermatology, biopsy lists
MacMillan skin cancer nurse
Close working with the maxillofacial team
Strong links with local hospitals in the south west London network and teaching opportunities at St George's medical school and in house medical student rotations.
Working for our organisation
Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provides Hospital & Community services from a number of community and specialist clinics throughout Croydon.
These include:
- Croydon University Hospital
- Purley Hospital (please note the building is currently undergoing a £11 million refurbishment and the only service operating is the Urgent Care Service for minor injuries and illnesses)
- The Sickle Cell & Thalasaemia Centre in Thornton Heath
- Community bases at the Crystal Centre, Purley, Sanderstead, New Addington, Broad Green, Woodside and others throughout Croydon
- A Minor Injuries Unit at New Addington
The Trust was formed on 1st August 2010 through the integration of Croydon Community Health Services & Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust.
Around 3,500 staff provide services for a population of over 340,000 people who are relatively young, with a high level of ethnic diversity.
Further information about Croydon Health Services can be found on the website, www.croydonhealthservices.nhs.uk
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
This is a Consultant post. The remit of the post holder will be to work within the multi– disciplinary team providing and further developing care of dermatology patients, and to provide and develop dermatology services to Croydon Health Services patients. In addition, the individual will be required to play an active role in the general workload of the department while having a significant commitment to teaching and training of junior staff.
It is envisaged that the appointee will contribute to the development and delivery of inpatient, outpatient and emergency work (ward / A&E referrals).
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- MB BS or equivalent Membership of the Royal College of Physician (MRCP) or equivalent
- Inclusion in the specialist register for Dermatology or equivalent, or within 6 months of CCT at time of interview. Name on Specialist Register on date of taking appointment
Desirable criteria
- Higher degree (MD, PhD or equivalent)
Registration
Essential criteria
- Full registration with the GMC
Training and Experience
Essential criteria
- Fully trained in Dermatology with possession of UK CCT or equivalent
- At least 2 years substantive previous NHS experience at SPR level (or equivalent). Experience in all areas of Dermatology including surgery and to be able to see and manage a broad range of dermatological conditions.
Desirable criteria
- Specialist interest
PA increase
Essential criteria
- Postgraduate academic degree
- NHS experience
Desirable criteria
- xxxxxx
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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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
- Dr Jessie Felton
- Job title
- Consultant
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Additional information
Dr Allan Ah Weng = [email protected]
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