Job summary
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 description
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:
Provide general dermatology capacity
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
Ensure active participation in continuing professional development (CPD)
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
Job description
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:
Provide general dermatology capacity
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
Ensure active participation in continuing professional development (CPD)
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
Essential
- 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
Essential
- 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
Essential
- 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
- Problem solving skills
- 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
Essential
- Evidence of audit and the implementation of change following the audit
Desirable
- Relevant research published in peer review journal
Qualifications
Essential
- 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
Essential
- 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
Person Specification
Education and Teaching
Essential
- 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
Essential
- 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
Essential
- 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
- Problem solving skills
- 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
Essential
- Evidence of audit and the implementation of change following the audit
Desirable
- Relevant research published in peer review journal
Qualifications
Essential
- 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
Essential
- 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.
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.
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).
