This is a fixed term 8PA position for a Locum Consultant Dermatologist. This is an exciting opportunity to work with our existing Consultants in providing the dermatology services for The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust (RM), working across both the Sutton and Chelsea sites.

The Skin Unit provides high-quality, accessible care for patients with skin cancer from south and west London. It also receives national referrals, particularly for patients with advanced melanoma.

The unit has a full complement of experts in the field of skin cancer, including dermatological surgeons, reconstructive surgeons, general surgeons, medical oncologists and clinical oncologists. There is also a major research unit based at the Institute of Cancer Research that collaborates closely with the clinicians at the Skin Unit.

The Royal Marsden's Skin Unit has a national and international reputation in the treatment of advanced melanoma because of its involvement in clinical trials for patients with stage IV melanoma and its treatment of patients with advanced stage III melanoma. In particular, The Royal Marsden is the only national provider of isolated limb perfusion with tumour necrosis factor alpha which is a valuable treatment for bulky melanoma confined to the limbs.

The successful applicant will join the 2 existing Consultants in supporting and developing the dermatology service for RM.

The successful applicant must have full registration with the GMC and continue to hold a Licence to Practise. The applicant must also be on the Specialist Register or be within six months of obtaining their Certificate of Completion of Training at the time of the interview.

For further details / informal visits contact:

Dr Kara Heelan, Consultant Dermatologist, Kara.Heelan@rmh.nhs.uk