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Locum Consultant Dermatologist
Role summary
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The Locum Consultant Dermatologist will provide specialist dermatology assessment, diagnosis and treatment across outpatient and, where required, inpatient services. Requirements typically include full GMC registration with a licence to practise, inclusion on the Specialist Register or eligibility for it in Dermatology, appropriate postgraduate qualifications, and relevant NHS consultant experience. The successful candidate should demonstrate sound clinical judgement, effective communication, multidisciplinary teamwork and a commitment to patient safety and continuous improvement. Experience managing complex dermatological conditions, supervising junior doctors and contributing to service development is desirable. The role may also involve teaching, clinical governance, audit and participation in departmental responsibilities. Candidates must be able to work flexibly across the Trust’s sites and meet NHS employment, safeguarding and occupational-health requirements.
Can I work in the UK?
Never pay anyone for a visa or a job offer. A real employer pays the permit costs and never asks you for money.
How it works
How it works: NHS nurses, doctors and allied health get a Health and Care Worker visa (about 3 weeks, no health surcharge); care workers lost this route on 22 July 2025.
Before you apply: Nurses, doctors and most allied health staff must be registered or licensed locally before they start: expect checks on your degree and licence, often an English test, and often an exam or an assessment. Ask the employer who handles it and how long it takes. Most pharma and device office jobs do not need it.
Watch for: Pay follows the NHS pay bands and is usually at least GBP 25,000. Nurses and allied health also need UK professional registration; care workers cannot be sponsored from abroad.
Official source: GOV.UK: Health and Care Worker visa, your job. Checked November 2026.
What the job usually comes with in the UK
Usual for Healthcare jobs in the UK, varies by employer. Checked November 2026.
| Registration | Join the Nursing and Midwifery Council register: English language rules and a Test of Competence |
|---|---|
| Relocation | Visa fee GBP 324 (up to 3 years) or GBP 628 (longer); no health surcharge on this visa |
| Housing | Not usually provided; you rent privately |
| Flights | Not standard; varies by employer and seniority |
| Contract | Permanent is usual; sponsored work visas last up to 5 years at a time |
| Leave | At least 28 days for a 5-day week (by law); employers may count bank holidays in it |
| Income tax | 0% to GBP 12,570, 20% to GBP 50,270, then 40%; plus 8% National Insurance (Scotland differs) |
Senior staff often get more than line staff, for example a single room or a yearly home flight. Ask the employer what the job includes before you accept.
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Working in the UK
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About West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust provides acute and specialist healthcare services to communities across Hertfordshire, including Watford General Hospital, St Albans City Hospital and Hemel Hempstead Hospital. The Trust serves a diverse local population and works closely with primary-care providers, universities and regional NHS partners. Its services include emergency medicine, surgery, maternity, cancer care, diagnostics and a broad range of medical specialties, including dermatology. As a teaching organisation, it supports the education and development of medical students, doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals. The Trust promotes compassionate care, clinical excellence, inclusion, research, patient safety and continuous service improvement. Employees generally benefit from NHS terms and conditions, professional development opportunities and access to a multidisciplinary working environment.