Job Summary

We are looking for a motivated and proactive Specialty Doctor to join our modern, progressive Dermatology service at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]. 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.

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 [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] (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 don't 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.

Department Details

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 sees approximately 6000 new patients per year and performs 500-OP surgeries/procedures.

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

• 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

• 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

Additional Information

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.

UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer Details

Employer name: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]

Address: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], Moorgate Road, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S60 2UD

Employer's website: https://www.therotherhamft.nhs.uk/

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