Specialty Doctor in Dermatology

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.

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.

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.

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…