Specialty Doctor in Dermatology

NHS; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A modern healthcare provider in Rotherham is seeking a motivated Specialty Doctor to enhance the dermatology service. You will deliver outpatient care, collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, and maintain high clinical standards. Ideal candidates should have a MBBS degree and at least four years of postgraduate clinical experience. Join a supportive environment focused on patient-centered care and continuous improvement.

Benefits

Supportive team environment

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• 4 years full-time post-graduate clinical experience.
• Experience in a specialty training programme or equivalent.
• Ability to manage patients independently.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality dermatology care and manage clinics.
• Deliver outpatient services and support surgical lists.
• Contribute to clinical governance and service planning.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Communication skills

Time management

Teamwork

Flexibility

Education

MBBS Degree

MRCP / MRCGP qualification or equivalent

Job description

We are looking for a motivated and proactive Specialty Doctor to join our modern, progressive Dermatology service at The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a friendly, supportive team delivering high-quality care across a wide range of dermatological conditions.

Our service forms part of Care Group 1 (Medicine & UECC) and benefits from excellent facilities, strong multidisciplinary working, and established links with colleagues across South Yorkshire. The department sees around 6,000 new patients each year and undertakes a significant volume of day-case procedures, offering excellent exposure and development opportunities.

You will work alongside a Locum Consultant, an experienced Specialty Doctor, nursing team and wider MDT, contributing to outpatient clinics, minor surgery and service development. We are seeking a doctor who is committed to high clinical standards, collaborative working and continuous improvement.

If you are enthusiastic, patient‑centred and keen to further develop your dermatology experience within a supportive environment, we would love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will provide high-quality general dermatology care across outpatient and day‑case settings, contributing to clinics, minor surgery and joint working with the wider MDT. You will independently assess, diagnose and manage patients with a broad range of dermatological conditions, escalating appropriately and seeking senior advice where required.

Key responsibilities include:

Delivering outpatient clinics and supporting day‑case surgical lists

Maintaining high clinical standards and ensuring excellent patient experience

Supporting teaching and supervision of junior medical and nursing staff

Participating in clinical governance, audit, service development and CPD

Working collaboratively with colleagues across the Care Group and wider Trust

Contributing to pathway and service improvement projects as agreed

You will also participate in departmental meetings, contribute to service planning, and work flexibly to support safe and effective delivery of care.

About us

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) is a combined acute and community Trust serving our local population of around 270,000 people. Our vision is to always act the right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of Rotherham.

As a Trust we are on a journey to excellence and our people and culture are at the heart of everything we do for patients. In the latest NHS Staff Survey, we are the second most improved Trust in England for would you recommend the Trust as a place to work? and were one of the most improved for staff engagement overall.

But dont just take our word for it each year hundreds of colleagues receive nominations for our Excellence and Proud awards, showcasing our brilliant people and recognising their achievements. Our people make a difference to the lives of patients every day and we are proud of the improvements we are making.

All of our 5,100 colleagues are key to our improvement journey and we are continuing to improve our services by upholding the Trusts values of Ambitious, Caring and Together. If you are passionate about making a difference, then please apply to join us on our journey to excellence.

Job responsibilities

The Department

The Dermatology department is part of the Care Group 1 which is committed to transforming the way health care is provided. The Care Group provides a number of unscheduled and scheduled services through integrated patient pathways which put the patient at the centre of their care, embracing innovation and new ideas. The department has historically enjoyed very good relations with local GP's, the Integrated Care Board (ICB) and the other South Yorkshire Dermatology Teams.

The Care Group is led by a Director of Clinical Services, General Manager and Head of Nursing. The Dermatology Department is operationally supported by an Operational and Performance Manager and a Matron, with no formally designated Clinical Lead in post.

The Dermatology Department is a modern, progressive department with excellent facilities and a highly skilled workforce including a nursing team and medical team comprising of a Locum consultant and an experienced Specialty Doctor. The service has developed links with Sheffield with further development of these networks planned.

The department see approximately 6000 new patients per year and performs 500-OP surgeries/procedures.

The post holder will be expected to provide clinical dermatology services within both inpatient and outpatient settings and work in partnership with the wider multidisciplinary team to maintain the highest standards of safety, quality and patient experience.

The Post

The post holder will be expected to contribute with consultant colleagues and peers to the provision of a hospital‑based specialist Dermatology service.

Key Tasks:

Maintain the highest clinical standards in the practice of Dermatology and minor surgery

Support the teaching and training of resident medical doctors and nursing staff

To actively participate in both departmental and Trust matters concerning clinical governance, audit and research

Contribute to departmental teaching, service development and improvement projects as agreed with senior departmental staff

Undertake any other duties as deemed appropriate and discussed with the senior management team

Person Specification

Education and Teaching

• To provide an appropriate contribution to the undergraduate teaching programme. The precise details of the contributions to teaching will be discussed with the appointee after taking up post

Experience

• 4 years full time post‑graduate working in a clinical area (or its equivalent gained on a part‑time or flexible basis) at least two of which will be in a specialty training programme in a relevant specialty or as a fixed term specialty trainee in a relevant specialty or equivalent experience and competencies

Clinical Skills

• Ability to demonstrate clinical leadership and management skills
• Able to work effectively with colleagues in MDT
• Capable of organising and prioritising work effectively
• Evidence of ability to take full responsibility for independent management of patients throughout the patient journey
• Demonstrable skills in communication (written & verbal) in particular with colleagues, patients and families about sensitive and complex issues
• Proven ability to work under pressure/stress
• Ability to take independent clinical decisions when necessary and to seek advice from senior doctors as appropriate
• Flexible in approach to work and a willingness to meet the changing needs of Hospice users
• Evidence of initiative and self‑motivation

Research and Audit

• Evidence of audit and the implementation of change following the audit
• Relevant research published in peer review journal

Qualifications

• Full registration and a licence to practice with the GMC
• Please confirm your GMC Registration number
• MBBS Degree
• MRCP / MRCGP qualification or equivalent

Management Skills

• Demonstrate effective team working skills
• Time management and organisational ability. An example may be they have developed and run training programmes
• Proven knowledge of systems and process of NHS or equivalent
• Sense of understanding and commitment to corporate responsibility
• Commitment to and understanding of their responsibility to the organisation

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.