Dermatology Specialty Doctor (CESR Portfolio Pathway Trainee)

NHS; Torquay; On-site; GBP 61,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS trust is seeking a speciality doctor for a training post in Dermatology. This role offers the opportunity to join a dynamic team addressing local demand, with support for the CESR process and opportunities for professional development. Candidates should be GMC registered and ideally have experience in secondary care dermatology.

Qualifications

• Must be GMC registered with a license to practice.
• Experience in Dermatology at secondary care level is ideal.
• Desirable qualifications include MRCP or MRCPCH.

Responsibilities

• Involves skin cancer clinics, skin surgery, and medical dermatology.
• Work alongside CESR trainees and specialist registrars.
• Engage in regional and national dermatology training events.

Skills

Team player

Resilience

Enthusiasm

Education

MBBS or equivalent

Current full GMC registration

Job description

Job summary

Applicants are invited to apply for a speciality doctor CESR (portfolio pathway) training post in Dermatology. The post is for 10 PAs but applications for flexible working are welcome. We are seeking and enthusiastic and resilient speciality doctor who wishes to undertake the CESR (portfolio pathway) in dermatology.

The successful applicant would be joining a forward looking, expanding dermatology team, who are looking at innovative ways to address the rising local demand across Torbay & South Devon.

The department is experienced in guiding applicants successfully through the CESR process. The post is intended to provide the post holder with the support and training required to successfully complete all aspects of the CESR process.

There will be opportunity for the post holder to be rotated to a neighbouring Trust to address relevant educational and training need.

The post is ideally suited to a doctor who envisages completing formal dermatology specialist training within the coming 4-6 years.

We are looking for a committed, team player who is keen to learn and ideally already have some experience in Dermatology at secondary care level.

Applicants must be fully registered with GMC, hold a licence to practice and have completed Core Specialty training.

A pre - interview visit to the department is strongly encouraged.

Informal enquires are welcome to Dr Hannah Cookson (Clinical

Lead) - Consultant Dermatologist on [e-mail]

Main duties of the job

The job would involve a varied timetable including skin cancer clinics, skin surgery and medical dermatology. The successful applicant would be working alongside our other CESR trainees and our specialist registrar. Our five consultants will provide day to day supervision as well as a regular teaching program. The candidate will be encouraged to engage with regional and national dermatology training events and educational meetings. The post is full time with no on-call requirements

About us

The Dermatology Department offers general dermatology, Urgent suspected skin cancer clinics, dedicated paediatric clinics, skin surgery, patch testing and photodynamic therapy. The service receives approximately 11000 referrals per year. The phototherapy unit is equipped with UVB, PUVA (bath and oral), Hand and foot PUVA, and topical day treatments. A bi-monthly day-case surgical list for complex skin surgery is provided at Teignmouth hospital by Dr Ng and Dr Walker.

We provide nurse-led clinics for the management of eczema and psoriasis, cytotoxic monitoring, follow up of Isotretinoin, skin cancer and skin surgery. A community-based health visitor, trained in dermatology, provides an invaluable nurse-led service for the management of infants and children under 5 with atopic eczema and integrates well with our nurse practitioner and the community nurse-led service.

Torbay hospital is geographically close to Exeter and networks closely with colleagues at Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital, both in Plastic Surgery and Dermatology. Torbay has a weekly LSMDT and SSMDT discussion takes place in Exeter. Monthly regional Dermatology meetings and twice a month local complex cases clinic are timetabled.

Why work with us -

Full Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification .

Details Date posted

21 May 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Specialty registrar

Salary

£61,825 to £70,425 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

388-7090345-M&D

Job locations

Torbay Hospital

NEWTON ROAD

TORQUAY

TQ2 7AA

Job description Job responsibilities

Full Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification.

To apply for this vacancy, you must be GMC registered with a license to practice. Please state you GMC details in your supporting information.

Job description Job responsibilities

Full Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification.

To apply for this vacancy, you must be GMC registered with a license to practice. Please state you GMC details in your supporting information.

Person Specification Qualifications and training Essential

• MBBS or equivalent
• Current full GMC registration with licence to practice in UK

Desirable

• MRCP or MRCPCH or MRCS

Knowledge and experience Essential

• Recent experience in a medical, surgical or GP training scheme with experience of e-portfolio

Desirable

• Previous publications and presentations
• A desire to publish scientific papers
• Evidence of CPD Experience in Dermatology at secondary care level

Person Specification Qualifications and training Essential

• MBBS or equivalent
• Current full GMC registration with licence to practice in UK

Desirable

• MRCP or MRCPCH or MRCS

Knowledge and experience Essential

• Recent experience in a medical, surgical or GP training scheme with experience of e-portfolio

Desirable

• Previous publications and presentations
• A desire to publish scientific papers
• Evidence of CPD Experience in Dermatology at secondary care level

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Torbay Hospital

NEWTON ROAD

TORQUAY

TQ2 7AA

Employer's website

https://www.torbayandsouthdevon.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Torbay Hospital

NEWTON ROAD

TORQUAY

TQ2 7AA

Employer's website

https://www.torbayandsouthdevon.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)