Consultant in Dermatology; Laser

Required to fill this new post within The Leeds Centre for Dermatology at Chapel Allerton Hospital.

Thisis a substantive 10PA appointment for a Consultant Dermatologist. This postwill 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.

Thepost-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.

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

The successful applicant should possess MRCP (or equivalent) and should be include don 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 theuse of dermatological lasers, acute presentations (including acute paediatric dermatology presentations), skin cancer diagnosis and treatment.

Astrong 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 togive 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

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 whichcurrently comprises 2 consultant roles and team of clinical laser practitioners. The role will also involve working within the world recognised skin cancer unitwhich hosts the Regional Specialist MDT for Non-Melan Skin Cancer, Melanoma and Cutaneous Lymphoma.

Thereare also close working relationships with the Head and Neck MDT and the Sarcoma MDT.

The post holder will be amember of the non-melanoma MDT.

In addition to activity in laser dermatology and skin cancer the role involves providing clinics inadult general dermatology with an opportunity for further sub-specialisation depending on individual skill set and experience.

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OBJECTIVES OF THE POST

The post will primarily support the Specialist Laser Dermatology service with additional roles within the skin cancer and adult general dermatology services.

Specifically:

• To contribute to and enhance the provision of the laser dermatology service
• To enhance the current provision of rapid access diagnostic skin cancer clinics and enable the Trustto meet agreed levels of activity and access targets.
• To enhance the current provision of skin cancer surgery.
• To contribute to the provision of a comprehensive skin cancer multidisciplinary team.
• To contribute to enhancing the current provision for adult general dermatology services.

• Hold full GMC Registration with a license to practice.
• YOUR GMC NUMBER MUST BE CLEARLY STATED IN YOUR APPLICATION.
• Eligibility to work in the UK.
• Is up to date and fit to practise safely.
• Higher degree e.g., MD/PhD relevant to the subspecialty.

• Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in all aspects of dermatology including acute presentations (including acute paediatric conditions), skin cancer diagnosis and treatment.
• Specifically, they must demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in laser dermatology including the use of vascular, ablative, pigment and hair removal lasers as well as a high level of competence in dermatological surgery.
• Experience in teledermatology and advice and guidance.
• Experience in complex surgical reconstruction such as skin flaps and grafts.

• Should have completed a recognised training programme in in Dermatology and have either a certificate of completion of training (CCST or CCT) or be expected to receive this within the next 6 months or have equivalent experience such that they are on the specialist…