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Consultant Dermatologist
Role summary
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The Consultant Dermatologist will provide specialist assessment, diagnosis and treatment for patients with a broad range of dermatological conditions, working across outpatient clinics, procedures, multidisciplinary teams and, where required, inpatient services. The role requires a UK medical qualification or equivalent, GMC registration with a licence to practise, completion of relevant specialist training or an approved equivalent, and inclusion on the Specialist Register in Dermatology. Candidates should demonstrate sound clinical judgement, strong communication skills, commitment to patient-centred care, teaching and clinical governance. Experience in dermatological surgery, complex medical dermatology or subspecialty services may be desirable.
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.
Guidance, not legal advice. Rules change; your employer confirms the details for your case.
Working in the UK
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About Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is a major NHS teaching and research organisation serving communities across north London and beyond. It operates the Royal Free Hospital in Hampstead, Barnet Hospital and Chase Farm Hospital, alongside a wide range of community and specialist services. The trust is recognised for complex and tertiary care, medical education, research and innovation, and works closely with University College London and other academic partners. Its services cover specialties including transplantation, cancer, dermatology, infectious diseases, neurosciences and emergency care. The organisation employs a large multidisciplinary workforce and aims to provide safe, inclusive and high-quality care while improving health outcomes for its diverse local population. Staff can expect opportunities for professional development, teaching, research involvement and participation in service improvement programmes.