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
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
(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
(Opens in a new tab)