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<p>It is the responsibility of National Health Service trusts to have staffing arrangements
in place that deliver safe and effective care. This includes recruiting the appropriate
professionals needed to support these levels and meet local needs.</p><p>Dermatology
is a highly competitive specialty training pathway and often oversubscribed. Nationally
and locally there has been a 100% fill rate in dermatology training for the past four
years. Since 2010, the number of full-time equivalent dermatologists (doctors at the
consultant grade) has increased by 26% rising from 464 in May 2010 to 584 in May 2019.</p><p>The
interim NHS People Plan, published on 3 June 2019, puts the workforce at the heart
of the NHS and will ensure we have the staff needed to deliver high quality care.
In advance of publishing the final People Plan, the NHS will establish a national
programme board to address geographical and specialty shortages in medicine.</p>
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