About this role
Job summary
Applications are invited for this fixed term 12 month appointment suitable for Dermatologists seeking Specialist Training in Skin Cancer commencing 5 August 2026. This post provides an exciting opportunity for a committed enthusiastic individual wishing to gain subspecialty training in Dermato-Oncology. Supported by a team of consultant colleagues with a dedicated multi-disciplinary team, you will contribute to the provision of comprehensive management of melanoma, cutaneous lymphoma, GvHD and non-melanoma skin cancers atGuy's and St. Thomas' Hospital Trust as follows:
To be an active member of the multidisciplinary skin tumour team delivering care to patients with skin cancer as part of the extensive tertiary referral service Outpatient clinics (melanoma, lymphoma, Graft versus host disease, skin cancer screening and general dermatology) To contribute to the required medical support for patient requiring complex therapies (including photopheresis and chemotherapy) To provide continuing clinical responsibility for the patients in your charge
Main duties of the job
The post will be based cross site at Guy's and St. Thomas' Campus'. 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.
Job Summary:
To receive subspecialty training and further development in Dermato-oncology To deliver clinical and other service activities in order to provide a high standard of care for patients with Skin Cancer To contribute to clinical research activities of St. John's Institute of Dermatology
About us
Guy's and St Thomas' is one of the largest hospital trusts in the country, with a staff of almost 12,000, a turnover of over £1 billion and one million patient contacts a year.
The Trust comprises two of London's oldest and best-known teaching hospitals. The hospitals have a long history, dating back almost 900 years, and have been at the forefront of medical progress and innovation since they were founded. Both hospitals have built on these traditions and continue to have a reputation for excellence and innovation.
We are part of King's Health Partners Academic Health Sciences Centre (AHSC), a pioneering collaboration between one of the world's leading research-led universities and three of London's most successful NHS Foundation Trusts. Our AHSC is one of only five in the UK. It consists of King's College London, and Guy's and St Thomas', King's College Hospital and South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trusts. King's Health Partners includes seven hospitals and over 150 community-based services, is responsible for seeing 2 million patients each year, has 25,000 employees and 19,500 students, and a £2 billion annual turnover. It brings together the best of basic and translational research, clinical excellence and world-class teaching to deliver ground breaking advances in physical and mental healthcare. See www.kingshealthpartners.org
Job description Job responsibilities
Duties and responsibilities:
Clinical:
The postholder will, together with colleagues, contribute to the provision of dermatology and cutaneous Lymphoma services to the Guys and St. Thomas Hospital Trust as follows:
To be an active member of the multidisciplinary skin tumour team delivering care to patients with skin cancer as part of the extensive tertiary referral service
Outpatient clinics (melanoma, lymphoma, Graft versus host disease, skin cancer screening and general dermatology)
To contribute to the required medical support for patient requiring complex therapies (including photopheresis and chemotherapy)
To provide continuing clinical responsibility for the patients in your charge
Teaching and Training:
The postholder is expected to contribute to the extensive teaching and training programme at St Johns.
Specifically, this post encompasses
Responsibility shared with colleagues for the educational supervision of trainees attending the department.
Support for the postgraduate MSc course
Research
To support the extensive clinical research programme at St Johns including
Supervising and contributing to the provision of required medical support for patients undergoing clinical trials in the skin cancer clinical trials platform Promoting clinical research activities to other members of clinical staff within St. Johns thereby enhancing the delivery of research program *** Please be advised that this vacancy may close early should we receive a sufficient number of applications ***
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training Essential
Full registration with the GMC and hold a license to practice MB BS (or equivalent) MRCP (UK) or equivalent
Desirable
Post CCT
Clinical Experience/Knowledge and Skills Essential
Comprehensive clinical experience in dermatology and its subspecialties Broad based general professional training in general medicine Understanding of clinical risk management Ability to work as an effective member of a multidisciplinary team Clear, logical thinking showing an analytical/scientific approach
Desirable
Research experience
Teaching Essential
Experience of undergraduate teaching and postgraduate training
Desirable
Teaching qualification
Research Essential
Understanding of the principles and applications of clinical research
Desirable
Evidence of original research
Personal skills audit, professional development Essential
Good organisation and communication skills Understanding the principles of clinical governance and its implications Evidence of a depth of understanding of audit
Desirable
Experience in clinical guideline development Appraisal training
Other Essential
Evidence of understanding of and adherence to the principles of Good Medical Practice set out by the General Medical Council Evidence of contribution to effective clinical audit and clinical risk management
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
Address Guy's Hospital
Great Maze Pond
London
SE1 9RT
Employer's website https://www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk/careers/careers.aspx (Opens in a new tab)