King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Senior House Officer in Dermatology

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Job summary

The SHO is a key member of the Dermatology team at King's. This is a post which has been in existence for over 25 years and, in its earliest iteration, was a part of the King's Medical SHO rotation. The job then became a constituent of the GIM/Acute Medicine junior doctor complement. It is now a stand-alone post recruited by, and managed from, the Dermatology Department.

NOTE - May close early if sufficient number of applications received

All candidates must submit their applications through the online application system. Please note that expressions of interest will not be considered as formal applications.

Main duties of the job

Senior House Office in Dermatology: August 2025 to February 2026.

Applications are invited for an SHO post in the Department of Dermatology (6 months fixed term), King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. The appointee will join a friendly and active department with an excellent reputation for teaching and training.

The King's Department of Dermatology delivers a range of out-patient dermatology services as well as managing acute skin disease for the hospital's in-patients (liaison dermatology). In addition to general adult dermatology we also deliver specialist clinics in paediatric dermatology, skin cancer, cutaneous allergy, genital dermatoses (male & female), sarcoidosis, biological therapies, haemato-dermatology, and dermatomyositis. We hold a monthly 'complex case' clinic.

The Department of Dermatology is housed in its own dedicated unit. All the activity of the department is accommodated within this unit, including clinic rooms, day treatment facilities, phototherapy and operating theatres. The departmental secretarial and administration offices are also located within the unit, as well as the offices for medical and nursing staff.

Applicants must be fully registered with the General Medical Council and will be required to meet the essential criteria as described in the person specification.

About us

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reachis our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King's to another level.

We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.

King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.

Details

Date posted

20 May 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£49,909 to £61,825 a year Per annum plus London zone £2,162

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

213-CAY-7129143

Job locations

King's College Hospital

Denmark Hill

London

SE5 9RS


Job description

Job responsibilities

The clinical activity of the SHO centres on the Liaison Dermatology Service (LDS). The LDS is that part of our practice which deals with referrals from the wards and the Emergency Department. The burden of skin disease amongst in-patients is high, either as a primary cause for admission or as a secondary clinical problem. Referrals are sent through to the LDS from the wards every day and the JCFs role is to collate the referrals, organise the daily ward rounds, and perform the in-patient skin biopsies.

There is also an opportunity for the successful candidate to have their own theatre list.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The clinical activity of the SHO centres on the Liaison Dermatology Service (LDS). The LDS is that part of our practice which deals with referrals from the wards and the Emergency Department. The burden of skin disease amongst in-patients is high, either as a primary cause for admission or as a secondary clinical problem. Referrals are sent through to the LDS from the wards every day and the JCFs role is to collate the referrals, organise the daily ward rounds, and perform the in-patient skin biopsies.

There is also an opportunity for the successful candidate to have their own theatre list.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Full registration with GMC with License to Practice.
  • Successful completion of all Foundation competencies

Higher Qualifications

Essential

  • MRCP Part 1

Desirable

  • MRCP Part 2 (PACES)

Training and Experience

Essential

  • Completed General Professional Training.

Personal Skills

Essential

  • Effective communicator, able to work in a close-knit team and co-operate with all medical and paramedical staff

Management and Leadership

Essential

  • Able to demonstrate leadership capability within multi-disciplinary teams.

Audit

Desirable

  • Audit skills.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Full registration with GMC with License to Practice.
  • Successful completion of all Foundation competencies

Higher Qualifications

Essential

  • MRCP Part 1

Desirable

  • MRCP Part 2 (PACES)

Training and Experience

Essential

  • Completed General Professional Training.

Personal Skills

Essential

  • Effective communicator, able to work in a close-knit team and co-operate with all medical and paramedical staff

Management and Leadership

Essential

  • Able to demonstrate leadership capability within multi-disciplinary teams.

Audit

Desirable

  • Audit skills.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

King's College Hospital

Denmark Hill

London

SE5 9RS


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

King's College Hospital

Denmark Hill

London

SE5 9RS


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Consultant Dermatologist

Dr Daniel Creamer

daniel.creamer@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

20 May 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£49,909 to £61,825 a year Per annum plus London zone £2,162

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

213-CAY-7129143

Job locations

King's College Hospital

Denmark Hill

London

SE5 9RS


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