Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

Dermatology Specialty Doctor

The closing date is 09 March 2026

Job summary

Applicants are invited to apply for a speciality doctor post in Dermatology. The post is for 8 PAs but applications for flexible working are welcome. We are seeking and enthusiastic and resilient speciality doctor in dermatology.

The successful applicant would be joining a forward looking, expanding dermatology team, who are looking at innovative ways to address the rising local demand across Torbay & South Devon.

We are looking for a committed, team player who is keen to learn and ideally already have some experience in Dermatology at secondary care level.

Applicants must be fully registered with GMC, hold a licence to practice and have completed Core Specialty training.

Main duties of the job

The job would involve a varied timetable including skin cancer clinics, skin surgery and medical dermatology. The successful applicant would be working alongside our other specialist registrar. Our five consultants will provide day to day supervision as well as a regular teaching program. The candidate will be encouraged to engage with regional and national dermatology training events and educational meetings. The post has no out of hours on-call requirements.

About us

Why Work With Us

Torbay hospital is geographically close to Exeter and networks closely with colleagues at Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital, both in Plastic Surgery and Dermatology. Torbay has a weekly LSMDT and SSMDT discussion takes place in Exeter. Monthly regional Dermatology meetings and twice a month local complex cases clinic are timetabled.

Details

Date posted

10 February 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Specialty Doctor

Salary

£61,542 to £99,216 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

388-7763907-M&D

Job locations

John Parkes Unit

187 Newton Road

Torquay

TQ2 7BA


Job description

Job responsibilities

Full Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Full Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • MBBS or Equivalent
  • GMC Registration

Desirable

  • MRCP, MRCPCH or MRCS

Knowledge

Essential

  • Recent experience in a GP, medical or surgical training scheme with experience of e-portfolio

Desirable

  • Experience in Dermatology at secondary care level

Skills

Essential

  • Excellent communication skills
  • Enthusiasm for maintaining and developing excellent Dermatology services

Desirable

  • Experience of using a Dermatoscope
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • MBBS or Equivalent
  • GMC Registration

Desirable

  • MRCP, MRCPCH or MRCS

Knowledge

Essential

  • Recent experience in a GP, medical or surgical training scheme with experience of e-portfolio

Desirable

  • Experience in Dermatology at secondary care level

Skills

Essential

  • Excellent communication skills
  • Enthusiasm for maintaining and developing excellent Dermatology services

Desirable

  • Experience of using a Dermatoscope

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.

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 (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.

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 (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).

Employer details

Employer name

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

Address

John Parkes Unit

187 Newton Road

Torquay

TQ2 7BA


Employer's website

https://www.torbayandsouthdevon.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

Address

John Parkes Unit

187 Newton Road

Torquay

TQ2 7BA


Employer's website

https://www.torbayandsouthdevon.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Consultant Dermatologist

Dr Rosie Davis

rosie.davis1@nhs.net

01803654837

Details

Date posted

10 February 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Specialty Doctor

Salary

£61,542 to £99,216 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

388-7763907-M&D

Job locations

John Parkes Unit

187 Newton Road

Torquay

TQ2 7BA


Supporting documents

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