Locum Consultant Dermatologist

Company: Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
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Location: Doncaster
Job Description:

Job overview

This is a new post to cover increasing demand in the Dermatology department. We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and forward‑looking physician to join an evolving, dynamic department. Flexible working is available with this post.

The appointee will be required to offer the appropriate level of skills in general Dermatology. Expertise in a sub‑specialist area complementary to those offered by the present consultants would also be desirable. The role includes developing and implementing the referrals assessment service for Dermatology across Doncaster and Bassetlaw.

Main duties of the job

  • Provide outpatient and minor operative services in Dermatology, including cancer services.
  • Provide dermatology advice to medical and surgical inpatients.
  • Collaborate with colleagues, both medical and nursing, to improve and advance the service.
  • Share responsibility for the management of the Department.
  • Share responsibility for teaching and training of trainees, resident medical staff, nursing staff, and medical students.
  • Ensure active participation in continuing professional development (CPD).

Working for our organisation

DBTH is one of Yorkshire’s leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 440,000. Our services are based over three main hospital sites and several additional services employing over 7,000 colleagues. We support flexible working and encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly under‑represented groups.

Benefits

  • Extensive range of learning opportunities
  • NHS Pension Scheme
  • Generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms & Conditions
  • Comprehensive health and wellbeing support
  • NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice scheme
  • Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers

Equal Opportunities

We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from all sections of the community, including those with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.

Qualifications

  • MRCP (or equivalent)
  • Continue to hold a Licence to Practice
  • Specialist registration for Dermatology or within 6 months of being admitted to the register for trainees. All other categories of doctors must be eligible to be on the GMC specialist register (evidence required prior to commencement).

Experience and Achievements

  • High level of clinical experience and competence in all aspects of Dermatology at consultant, specialist or specialty doctor grade.
  • Ability to offer expert clinical opinions on a range of problems within the specialty.
  • Lead and work collaboratively across professions.
  • Understanding current issues within the NHS and within Dermatology and the future direction of the specialty.
  • Wide based experience in Dermatology.
  • Attendance at a recognised management course.

Teaching and Training

  • Experience and enthusiasm for clinical teaching of postgraduate doctors and non‑medical staff.
  • Academic achievements and evidence of familiarity with research methods resulting in publications.
  • Training in clinical and educational supervision.
  • Attendance at a teaching course.
  • Formal qualification in teaching/education.

Audit and Research

  • Knowledge of audit principles and evidence of participation in and completion of audit projects and the implementation of outcomes.
  • Knowledge of research methodology.
  • Critical appraisal skills.

Personal Qualities

  • Evidence of innovation.
  • Proficient use of IT systems – Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.
  • Self‑awareness of strengths and weaknesses and the impact of behaviour on others.
  • Evidence of continual learning and development.

Contact

Dr Trupti Desai, Consultant Dermatologist – Hiring managerPhone: 01302 644441Email: tdesai@nhs.netAdditional queries can be directed to the Medical HR Team at Doncaster Royal Infirmary, 01302 642585 or dbth.medicalhr@nhs.net.

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Posted: June 19th, 2026