Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust

Specialty Doctor

The closing date is 06 October 2025

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Job summary

Clinical:

Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) is part of the Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust. Dermatology is a busy out-patient department within the hospital and employs 9 Consultant Dermatologists (8 WTE) and 2.5 specialty doctors as well as 7 Clinical Nurse Specialist colleagues. There are 3 Consultants who obtained accreditation via the CESR route who will able to provide educational support. The department is modern and well equipped, with a dedicated outpatient theatre suite, as well as with phototherapy. The Cancer MDT is supported by a visiting Plastic Surgeon from Guy's and St Thomas' Hospital, who also carries out complex surgery requiring general anaesthetic in Surgical Day Ward and Dermatology theatres. The team are askedto review patients in all areas of the hospital and this has helped us to foster close links with Rheumatology,

GUM and acute medical colleagues. The Dermatology department at QE is a busy but rewarding place to work with a strong emphasis on teamwork and innovation

Main duties of the job

Successful post holders will be based at Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust.

However, it is a requirement of your employment that you be prepared to work at any additional or different location owned or served by the trust, either on an on-going or temporary basis according to the demands of the service.

About us

Our people are our greatest asset. When we feel supported and happy at work, this positivity reaches those very people we are here for, the patients. Engaged employees perform at their best and our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) initiatives contribute to cultivate a culture of engagement. We have four staff networks, a corporate EDI Team and a suite of programmes and events which aim to insert the 5 aspirations:

  1. Improving representation at senior levels of staff with disabilities, from black, Asian, and ethnic minorities background, identify as LGBTQ+ and women, through improved recruitment and leadership development
  2. Widening access (anchor institution) and employability
  3. Improving the experience of staff with disability
  4. Improving the EDI literacy and confidence of trust staff through training and development
  5. Making equalities mainstream

Details

Date posted

23 September 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Specialty Doctor

Salary

£61,542 to £99,216 a year per annum plus £2,162 London weighting

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

197-HF7288-A

Job locations

Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Stadium Road

Woolwich

SE18 4QH


Job description

Job responsibilities

To receive training in Dermatology, following the published curriculum.

To participate in clinical and other service activities with the object of ensuring a high standard of patient care.

Duties and responsibilities:

Clinical:

The post holder will, together with colleagues, be responsible for the provision of General and Specialist.

Dermatology to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust to include:

To manage patients (under Consultant Supervision) with Dermatological Disease within General, Skincancer screening and Specialist Dermatology clinics.

To provide a service for the management of acute Dermatological Emergencies (ward referral).

To provide support for inpatients requiring Dermatology review.

To undertake skin surgery with appropriate supervision.

To provide continuing clinical responsibility for the patients in your charge

Job description

Job responsibilities

To receive training in Dermatology, following the published curriculum.

To participate in clinical and other service activities with the object of ensuring a high standard of patient care.

Duties and responsibilities:

Clinical:

The post holder will, together with colleagues, be responsible for the provision of General and Specialist.

Dermatology to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust to include:

To manage patients (under Consultant Supervision) with Dermatological Disease within General, Skincancer screening and Specialist Dermatology clinics.

To provide a service for the management of acute Dermatological Emergencies (ward referral).

To provide support for inpatients requiring Dermatology review.

To undertake skin surgery with appropriate supervision.

To provide continuing clinical responsibility for the patients in your charge

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

  • Eligible for registration with the GMC
  • MB BS (or equivalent)
  • MRCP (UK) or equivalent

Research

Essential

  • Understanding of the principles and applications of clinical research

Desirable

  • Research experience

Teaching

Essential

  • Experience of undergraduate teaching and postgraduate training

Clinical Experience/Knowledge and Skills

Essential

  • Proven track record of General Medicine experience
  • Relevant post reg. experience
  • Understanding of clinical risk management
  • Competent to work without direct supervision where appropriate
  • Clear, logical thinking showing an analytical/scientific approach
  • Enthusiasm for clinical medicine

Desirable

  • Research experience
Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

  • Eligible for registration with the GMC
  • MB BS (or equivalent)
  • MRCP (UK) or equivalent

Research

Essential

  • Understanding of the principles and applications of clinical research

Desirable

  • Research experience

Teaching

Essential

  • Experience of undergraduate teaching and postgraduate training

Clinical Experience/Knowledge and Skills

Essential

  • Proven track record of General Medicine experience
  • Relevant post reg. experience
  • Understanding of clinical risk management
  • Competent to work without direct supervision where appropriate
  • Clear, logical thinking showing an analytical/scientific approach
  • Enthusiasm for clinical medicine

Desirable

  • Research experience

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust

Address

Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Stadium Road

Woolwich

SE18 4QH


Employer's website

https://www.lewishamandgreenwich.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust

Address

Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Stadium Road

Woolwich

SE18 4QH


Employer's website

https://www.lewishamandgreenwich.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Consultant Clinical Lead

Dr Qamar Razal

qamar.razali@nhs.net

02088364949

Details

Date posted

23 September 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Specialty Doctor

Salary

£61,542 to £99,216 a year per annum plus £2,162 London weighting

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

197-HF7288-A

Job locations

Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Stadium Road

Woolwich

SE18 4QH


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