Locum Consultant Dermatologist

Locum Consultant Dermatologist

The closing date is 20 May 2026

We have an opportunity to join the Dermatology Department at LTHTR as a Locum Consultant Dermatologist. The post will be initially a fixed term 12 month contract based on 8 PA's, with the potential for long term extension. This will be based in our Dermatology Department at Chorley and South Ribble Hospital. You will be part of the provision of a specialised Dermatology Service to the local population and supported by experienced Medical, Specialist Nurse, and Nursing colleagues. This is a comprehensive service, utilising our full range of diagnostic and therapeutic facilities and delivering as much of the service locally as possible, minimising inconvenience to patients and ensuring ease of access. The role includes adult clinics (general dermatology patients and 2 week referrals), a weekly theatre session (primary closures), adult and paediatric ward referrals. The Dermatology Unit has excellent links with the Plastic Surgery Department, situated within the Trust.

Main duties of the job

Provide direct care to patients; contribute where appropriate to multi disciplinary teams and take part in the co ordination of care for patients within CDH and RPH. Take an active role, in conjunction with colleagues, in the planning, development and delivery of the Dermatology Service for the Directorate. Assume a continuous commitment for the care of patients, even if employed less than full time, and ensure that adequate arrangements are made for leave and off duty periods. Promote high professional standards of clinical care for patients, both through direct patient care and by the maintenance of continuing professional development. Continue to maintain links with General Practitioners operating in the area. Contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching.

About us

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises two sites, Royal Preston Hospital and Chorley and South Ribble District Hospital. We provide a comprehensive range of outpatient Dermatology Services in our purpose built Dermatology Outpatient and Treatment Centre, based at Chorley and South Ribble Hospital, which opened in April 2003. The Centre is well equipped with consulting suites, treatment room with narrow band UVB and UVA cabinets, hand and foot PUVA machine, and photodynamic light source, patch test facilities, theatre, shared Consultant offices, secretarial office, and sister/specialist nurse offices. Our Dermatology Clinics are run by two Consultant Dermatologists (of which this post is one), two Speciality Doctors, a Band 8 Dermatology Specialist Nurse (DSN), a Band 7 DSN, and a Band 6 DSN. There are also Nurse led clinics including phototherapy and patch testing. The service is centralised at Chorley Hospital though with Ward Referrals almost exclusively at CDH unless, for exceptional leave cover, at Royal Preston Site.

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job description, Person specification and Specialty/Trust Brochure for further details on:

What we can offer

Job Plan/On call Requirements

The Team

Qualifications

• Full GMC Registration and Licence to Practice
• MBBS or equivalent
• CCST or equivalent
• MRCP or non UK equivalent
• Inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register or on a recognised training programme eligible for entry within 6 months of interview
• Higher Medical Degree (MD or MSc) or ChM

Experience and Skills

• Commitment to attending Clinical Supervisor Training Course within the first 6 months of starting the post
• Trained Clinical Supervisor

Management

• Evidence of Clinical Leadership
• Evidence of commitment to audit and improving clinical practice/service development
• Management course/ certification

Personal

• Proven effective communication skills (with examples).
• Good organisation skills (with examples).
• Works well within a multidisciplinary environment.
• Resident within 30 minutes travel time to Chorley/Preston.
• Car owner/driver

Research and Development

• Evidence of interest in personal development e.g. through research and/or publications
• Evidence of peer reviewed publications

Aptitudes and Skills

• Commitment to working as part of a clinical team.
• Teaching skills for both medical and paramedical disciplines

Health

• Meets professional health requirements in line with GMC Standards / Good Medical Practice

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.

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

£109,725 to £145,478 a year
Per annum pro rata based on 8 PA's