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12 month Fixed Term  post.

Applicants are invited to apply for a speciality doctor post 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.

The department is experienced in guiding applicants successfully through the CESR process. The post is intended to provide the post holder with the support and training required to successfully complete all aspects of the CESR process.

There will be opportunity for the post holder to be rotated to a neighbouring Trust to address relevant educational and training need.

The post is ideally suited to a doctor who envisages completing formal dermatology specialist training within the coming 4-6 years.

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

Our broad and inclusive team comprises: 4 Consultants, 5 Speciality Doctors, 2 CESR trainee and a Specialist Registrar. In addition, the team consists of six highly skilled specialist nurses, phototherapy nurses, admin staff and dedicated Dermatology HCAs. The department benefits from a new, bespoke, Dermatology department on the edge of the hospital site.

A pre - interview visit to the department is strongly encouraged.

Informal enquires are welcome to Dr Hannah Cookson (Clinical

Lead) – Consultant Dermatologist on 01803 656547.

Working for our organisation

Torbay Hospital is a medium sized, progressive and innovative District General Hospital providing acute services to South Devon.

We are situated about 2 miles from the centre of Torquay and the dermatology department is based here.  The Trust invested in new purpose-built Dermatology facilities and offices in autumn 2017.

The Dermatology team now have dedicated consultation / examination suites, 2 minor surgery rooms, phototherapy and team offices.

This is located in a separate building at the edge of the hospital site. 

Additional minor surgery rooms have been retained in the main outpatients of the hospital, along with access to the paediatric outpatient facility.

Why work with us -  

Detailed job description and main 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.