About this role
Job summary
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Job Title: Specialty Doctor in Dermatology
Start Date: January 2027
Contract Type: Permanent
Further details about the role can be found in the job description below.
Main duties of the job
We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for a Specialty Doctor to join our Dermatology team, based at Royal South Hants Hospital, with the potential to work across Southampton General Hospital, peripheral hospitals and other healthcare sites. As part of our team, you will work collaboratively with colleagues, helping to deliver excellent services and ensuring the highest standards of patient care.
We are looking for a motivated, skilled and compassionate clinician with a strong commitment to delivering high-quality, patient-centred dermatology care. The role will involve providing comprehensive specialist outpatient and surgical services, including general dermatology clinics, skin cancer clinics and skin cancer surgery, with opportunities to develop or contribute to a subspecialty interest within medical dermatology. You will work alongside a supportive, collaborative multidisciplinary team that values clinical excellence, shared learning and continuous improvement.
This is an opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to the assessment and management of a diverse range of dermatological conditions, helping to improve patient outcomes, enhance the patient experience and deliver safe, effective and compassionate care. The successful candidate is expected to commence in January 2027.
About us
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated 'Good' by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.
We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 30% lower than London and 17 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be responsible for supporting the delivery of safe, effective, and patient-centred care while working collaboratively with colleagues across the organisation.
You will participate in general dermatology clinics, assessing and managing a broad range of dermatological conditions, and will have the opportunity to contribute to specialist medical dermatology services and develop an area of subspecialty interest.
The role will also include participation in skin cancer clinics and skin cancer surgery.
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role, including responsibilities, requirements, and essential criteria.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The successful candidate will be employed under the terms and conditions of service for Specialty Doctors (England) 2021.
Proposed interview date: 4th December 2026
This vacancy closes on or before 9th November 2026
Person Specification
Qualifications, Training & Experience
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- Primary medical qualification recognised by the GMC
- GMC registration
- MRCP or equivalent
- Minimum of 4 years post registration experience in dermatology
Desirable
- MRCP Derm (on specialist register)
- Experience of teaching
- Experience in Quality Improvement
Aptitudes and Skills
Essential
- Demonstrate evidence of being able to manage/prioritise time, manage information effectively, prioritise clinical need, Ability to maximise safety and minimise risk, Monitor developing situations and anticipate issues
- Evidence of thoroughness (is well-prepared, shows self- discipline/commitment, is punctual and meets deadlines)
- Demonstrates initiative and resilience to cope with changing circumstances, pressure and managing uncertainty
- Capacity to use logical/lateral thinking to solve problems/make decisions, indicating an analytical/scientific approach
- Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
Desirable
- Evidence of relevant academic and research achievements, e.g. degrees, prizes, awards, distinctions, publications, presentations, other achievements
- Evidence of involvement in an audit project, a quality improvement project, formal research project or other activity
- Ability to show leadership, make decisions, organise and motivate other team members; for the benefit of patients through, for example, audit and quality improvement projects
- Shows evidence of commitment to continuing medical education
Living the Trust Values
Essential
- Able to demonstrate behaviours that meet the Trust Values: Patients First
- Able to demonstrate behaviours that meet the Trust Values: Working Together
- Able to demonstrate behaviours that meet the Trust Values: Always Improving
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
University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust
Address
Royal South Hants Hospital
Southampton
SO14 0YG
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)