Consultant Dermatologist

Job summary
Join 18 Week Support as a Consultant Dermatologist and make a direct contribution to improving patient access to NHS care. We are seeking experienced Dermatologists to deliver both Two-Week Wait (2WW) and General Dermatology clinics across our NHS services.
You will work alongside experienced clinical teams, helping to reduce waiting times while delivering high-quality, patient-centred care. This is an opportunity to use your expertise in a supportive environment, with flexible opportunities available across a range of NHS sites.
If you are an experienced Consultant Dermatologist looking for additional clinical work alongside your existing commitments, we would be pleased to hear from you.
Main duties of the job

• As a Consultant Dermatologist, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality dermatology clinics, including:
• Assessing, diagnosing and managing patients across 2WW and General Dermatology pathways.
• Undertaking comprehensive dermatological examinations and clinical assessments.
• Assessing and managing patients with suspected skin cancer where appropriate.
• Developing and communicating appropriate treatment and management plans.
• Providing specialist clinical advice and guidance to patients and colleagues.
• Maintaining accurate and timely clinical documentation and communicating outcomes appropriately.
• Working collaboratively with the wider clinical team to ensure safe and effective patient care.

About us
About 18 Week Support
18 Week Support is a leading NHS insourcing provider, working in partnership with NHS Trusts across the UK to increase clinical capacity, reduce waiting times and improve patient access to care.
Our clinical teams work alongside NHS services to deliver additional outpatient and surgical capacity, supported by experienced Clinical Leads and Nurse Leads. Patient safety, clinical governance and quality of care are central to everything we do.
Job responsibilities
Consultant Dermatologist 2WW & General Dermatology Clinics
18 Week Support is seeking experienced Consultant Dermatologists to support 2WW and General Dermatology clinics across our NHS services.
This is an opportunity to join experienced clinical teams and contribute to reducing NHS waiting lists while delivering high-quality, timely and patient-centred care.
Main Duties

• As a Consultant Dermatologist, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality dermatology clinics, including:
• Assessing, diagnosing and managing patients across 2WW and General Dermatology pathways.
• Undertaking comprehensive dermatological examinations and clinical assessments.
• Assessing and managing patients with suspected skin cancer where appropriate.
• Developing and communicating appropriate treatment and management plans.
• Providing specialist clinical advice and guidance to patients and colleagues.
• Maintaining accurate and timely clinical documentation and communicating outcomes appropriately.
• Working collaboratively with the wider clinical team to ensure safe and effective patient care.

Qualifications
Essential

• GMC registration with inclusion on the Specialist Register in Dermatology.
• Previous NHS clinical experience.
• Experience delivering 2WW and/or General Dermatology clinics.
• Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to delivering safe, effective and patient-centred care.

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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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.
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

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