Dr Vanessa Pinder is a Consultant Dermatologist at Jersey General Hospital, St Helier, Channel Islands. Initially her first love was of general sciences and she undertook a Honours degree in both Biology and Chemistry. After a period working in hospital laboratories, she realised that she wanted to be at the front of medical care. She therefore continued her studies, qualifying in medicine at Sout
hampton University Hospital with Distinction in 1999. After completing the membership examination for the Royal College of Physicians, she elected to specialise in dermatology in 2005. She was successful in the highly competitive selection process and undertook higher dermatology training at the world-famous St John's Institute for Dermatology (the UK centre of dermatology) and St George’s Hospital. After passing the speciality certificate in dermatology in 2011, she undertook Post-graduate training in medical education and clinical leadership. Dr Pinder was appointed as Consultant Dermatologist at Epsom Hospital in 2013, a post she held for over 10 years. She was promoted to clinical lead of Dermatology at Epsom and St Helier’s University Hospital and promoted the modernisation of the department and development of staff. Her achievements were recognised by the Royal College of Physicians and she was appointed to become a Fellow of the institute. Over an 8-year period, Dr Pinder developed a thriving private practice based at Woking Nuffield Hospital. She moved to Jersey, Channel Islands, in October 2024, looking for new challenges outside of the NHS. She is on the Specialist Register with the General Medical Council (GMC number 4576059) and is a member of the British Association of Dermatology, Royal Society of Medicine, Dowling Society and St John's Dermatology Society. She was the Training Programme Director for trainees in dermatology in South London for 8 years and was Chair of the South-West Thames Dermatology Society for 6 years. She is confident in managing both adult and paediatric general dermatology. Her specialist clinical interests include skin cancer and sun damage, mole checks, inflammatory skin conditions including acne, psoriasis and eczema. Dr Pinder is highly experienced in treatments systemic therapies such as ciclosporin, methotrexate, isotretinoin, biologics and the new JAK-inhibitors.
