Dermatology GPwER

Transformation Unit; Lancashire; Remote; GBP 64,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Dermatology GPwER Specialty Doctor to contribute to high-quality dermatology care for the Fylde coast population from Clifton Hospital, Lytham St Annes. The role includes outpatient clinics, skin surgery, remote inpatient reviews, and participation in weekly skin cancer MDTs.

The successful applicant will join a team of consultants, GPwERs and speciality doctors, supported by dermatology nurse specialists, delivering a broad range of

Qualifications

• MB ChB or equivalent.
• MRCP/GP or equivalent.
• Diploma in Dermatology or equivalent.
• Skin surgery skills/course.
• Higher Degree.

Responsibilities

• Provide outpatient general dermatology clinics.
• Perform minor skin surgery where appropriate.
• Remote review of inpatients at the request of consultants.
• Attend weekly skin cancer multidisciplinary clinical meetings where appropriate.

Education

MB ChB or equivalent

MRCP/GP or equivalent

Diploma in Dermatology or equivalent

Skin surgery skills/course

Higher Degree

Job description

Employer Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Clifton Hospital Town Lytham St Annes Salary £63,696 - £102,689 pa Salary period Yearly Closing 29/10/2026 23:59

Dermatology GPwER

NHS Medical & Dental: Specialty Doctor

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is situated on the west coast of Lancashire, with services covering the local authority areas of Blackpool, Fylde and Wyre. The Trust is part of the Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care System (ICS) supporting a population of around 1.6 million people.

We have three main hospitals providing acute services to around 330,000 local residents. The organisation also provides specialist tertiary care for cardiac and haematology services, delivers community health services to over 445,000 residents including those in North Lancashire and hosts the National Artificial Eye Service across England. Plus, we provide urgent and emergency care services to an estimated 18 million people who visit the seaside resort each year. We employ over 7000 people from 68 different countries.

We welcome and encourage application from anyone with protected characteristics, as well as supporting reservists and Veterans who are looking for a rewarding and challenging career within the NHS.

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals encourages flexible working in all our roles to support staff in maintaining healthy home-life balance. Working patterns such as: part time working, self-rostering, compressed hours, annualised hours, term time, reverse term time and flexitime working can be explored.

Job overview

We are looking for a dynamic, enthusiastic General practitioner who will contribute to the provision and development of high quality Dermatology care for the Fylde coast population at Clifton Hospital in Lytham St Annes. Sessional commitments will include outpatient clinics, skin surgery, remote review of inpatients at Blackpool Teaching Hospitals at the request of consultant colleagues and weekly skin cancer multidisciplinary clinical meetings if appropriate.

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant will join a team of consultants, Speciality Doctors and GPwERs, supported by a team of experienced dermatology clinical nurse specialists, providing a comprehensive dermatology service.

We are a friendly, innovative and dynamic department. We want to offer all team members the opportunity to develop new skills, so that they can all contribute in a meaningful way to patient care and can find satisfaction and fulfilment in their work.

We provide a wide range of dermatology services from General, Patch Testing, Biologics, Phototherapy including a weekly Local Skin MDT.

This post holder will undertake new and follow up consultations of patients referred to the dermatology service by GPs in accordance with guidance from the established medical team. This will include diagnosis of the full range of dermatology conditions from both our 2 week waits cancer and general dermatology clinics and initiate and maintain medical and surgical treatments to the highest possible standard of care. This is an excellent opportunity for someone seeking a salaried position to be part of a friendly innovative team.

Working for our organisation

The Trust is highly active in clinical research. We are the highest recruiting centre for many clinical trials for commercial and non-commercial sponsors; and have recruited the first global, European and UK patients across a number of specialties. The Clinical Research Centre is the dedicated facility for use by researchers, where patients can participate in research. We have high calibre staff with long track records of being research active, staff who are enthusiastic to get involved in research for the first time and staff who support research through their role.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The successful applicant will join a team of Consultant Dermatologists, Speciality Doctors and GPwERs, supported by a team of experienced dermatology clinical nurse specialists, providing outpatient general dermatology clinics and minor surgery clinics. This role is for 2-4 PAs.

Qualifications

• MB ChB or equivalent
• MRCP/GP or equivalent
• Diploma in Dermatology or equivalent
• Skin surgery skills/course
• Higher Degree

Experience

• Previous experience in clinical dermatology

If the role you have applied for requires a Disclosure and Barring Services (DBS) check we will administer this as part of your pre‑employment checks. Please note, you will be required to repay the cost on appointment. This will be collected via a salary deduction. You can choose whether to pay this over 1-3 months from your salary or as a one-off payment on commencement in post. The level of check required depends on the role that you have been offered. Currently the charges are - Basic DBS check £24, Standard DBS check £24 and Enhanced DBS check £45.

You are encouraged where possible, to register for the DBS update service. This is an annual registration fee of £15. By registering for the update service you will not have the additional cost of repeated disclosures.

Should you withdraw your application, you may be required to reimburse the cost of the DBS check.

DBS checks remain free of charge for volunteer positions.

By submitting an application for this vacancy you are confirming your agreement to the above in the event you are successfully appointed.

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Please ensure that you read the Person Specification attached below as your application will be judged against this.

Please note that every effort will be made to keep the vacancy live until published closing date, though there may be instances where such interest is generated, that for administrative reasons the post may close earlier.

Please note that in line with national NHS guidelines this Trust operates a strict non-smoking policy. Members of staff are not permitted to smoke on Trust premises or grounds at any time nor take breaks during working hours for the purposes of smoking.

The Trust does not offer interview expenses to shortlisted candidates unless indicated in the advert.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.