Consultant in Dermatology; Laser

Overview

Required to fill this new post within The Leeds Centre for Dermatology at Chapel Allerton Hospital. This is a substantive 10 PA appointment for a Consultant Dermatologist. This post will be available from March 2026.

The Leeds Centre for Dermatology is internationally renowned for its clinical and academic excellence. In addition to general adult dermatology, the department provides specific expertise at a tertiary level in connective tissue disease, complex medical dermatology, genital disorders, laser dermatology, photobiology, contact allergy, dermatological surgery including Mohs surgery, melanoma and non-melanoma skin cancer, paediatric dermatology and clinical trials. The post-holder will become a key senior member of the dermatology team with clinical work primarily comprising specialist laser dermatology, adult general dermatology, skin cancer services and dermatological surgery.

The post will be based at Chapel Allerton Hospital with clinics at St James s Hospital and Wharfedale Hospital as well as advisory participation in the acute dermatology on-call rota covering the whole Trust. There may be opportunity to explore clinical leadership roles within the department.

The successful applicant should possess MRCP (or equivalent) and should be included on the Specialist Register or within 6 months of CCT at the time of interview, if currently within a training programme within the UK. In accordance with the consultant appointment regulations, all other categories of doctors must be on the Specialist Register.

The applicant must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in all aspects of dermatology including specific experience in the use of dermatological lasers, acute presentations (including acute paediatric dermatology presentations), skin cancer diagnosis and treatment.

A strong commitment to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and a research interest is desirable.

Consideration will be given to applicants who wish to work full or part time and those wishing to job share.

If shortlisted, you will be required to give a 10-minute presentation on:

Discuss the use of dermatological lasers in the treatment of inflammatory and infective skin conditions as an adjunct or alternative to standard medical treatments

INTERVIEWS WILL BE HELD:
Wednesday 18 March 2026

Leeds Teaching Hospitals is one the largest teaching hospital trusts in Europe, with access to leading clinical expertise and medical technology. We care for people from all over the country as well as the 780,000 residents of Leeds itself. The Trust has a budget of £1.1 billion. Our 20,000 staff ensure that every year we see and treat over 1,500,000 people in our 2,000 beds or out-patient settings, comprising 100,000 day cases, 125,000 in-patients, 260,000 A&E visits and 1,050,000 out-patient appointments.

We operate from 7 hospitals on 5 sites all linked by the same vision, philosophy and culture to be the best for specialist and integrated care.

Our vision is based on The Leeds Way, which is a clear statement of who we are and what we believe, founded on values of working that were put forward by our own staff. Our values are to be:

• Patient-centred
• Fair
• Collaborative
• Accountable
• Empowered

We believe that by being true to these values, we will consistently achieve and continuously improve our results in relation to our goals, which are to be:

Job responsibilities

In relation to this post, within the Leeds Centre for Dermatology, principally based at Chapel Allerton Hospital, offers the successful candidate the opportunity to join a dynamic and innovative department, primarily within the laser dermatology team which currently comprises 2 consultant roles and team of clinical laser practitioners. The role will also involve working within the world recognised skin cancer unit which hosts the Regional Specialist MDT for Non-Melanoma Skin…