Specialty Doctor in Dermatology

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.

Job responsibilities

• Participate in general dermatology clinics, assessing and managing a broad range of dermatological conditions
• Contribute to specialist medical dermatology services and develop an area of subspecialty interest
• Participate in skin cancer clinics and skin cancer surgery

Essential qualifications and experience

• 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

Details
Closing date: 09 November 2026
Start date: January 2027
Salary: Depending on experience £63,696 - £102,689 per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 188-MB21026
Location: Royal South Hants Hospital, Southampton, SO14 0YG

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This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check. Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.