GP with Extended Role (GPwER) in Community Dermatology

NHS Jobs; Batley; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Jobs in the United Kingdom is seeking a GP with Extended Role (GPwER) in Community Dermatology to provide dermatology consultations, assessments and management within national guidelines.

The post emphasizes collaboration with GPs, dermatology specialists and nursing teams, delivery of patient-centred care, clinical governance and CPD to maintain professional standards.

Qualifications

• Undertake dermatology consultations, clinical assessments and examinations.
• Diagnose, investigate and manage common and complex skin conditions within competence.
• Assess suspicious skin lesions and recognise suspected skin cancer, red flags and urgent cases.
• Initiate treatment, investigations and onward referrals per clinical pathways and guidance.
• Provide clear explanations of diagnoses, treatment options and management plans.
• Maintain accurate, timely and confidential clinical records.
• Collaborate with GPs, dermatology specialists, nursing teams and other professionals.
• Participate in governance, audit, quality improvement and patient safety initiatives.
• Maintain professional competence through CPD, appraisal and mandatory training.
• Support education and supervision of colleagues and trainees.

Responsibilities

• Undertake dermatology consultations, clinical assessments and examinations.
• Diagnose, investigate and manage common and complex skin conditions within the scope of the clinician's competence.
• Assess suspicious skin lesions and recognise suspected skin cancer, red flags and conditions requiring urgent specialist assessment.
• Initiate appropriate treatment, investigations and onward referrals in accordance with agreed clinical pathways and national guidance.
• Provide clear explanations of diagnoses, treatment options and management plans to patients.
• Maintain accurate, timely and confidential clinical records.
• Work collaboratively with GPs, dermatology specialists, nursing teams and other healthcare professionals.
• Participate in clinical governance, audit, quality improvement and patient safety initiatives.
• Maintain professional competence through continuing professional development, appraisal and mandatory training.
• Support the education and supervision of colleagues and trainees, where appropriate to the role.

Job description

GP with Extended Role (GPwER) in Community Dermatology

Key Responsibilities Undertake dermatology consultations, clinical assessments and examinations. Diagnose, investigate and manage common and complex skin conditions within the scope of the clinician's competence. Assess suspicious skin lesions and recognise suspected skin cancer, red flags and conditions requiring urgent specialist assessment. Initiate appropriate treatment, investigations and onward referrals in accordance with agreed clinical pathways and national guidance. Provide clear explanations of diagnoses, treatment options and management plans to patients. Maintain accurate, timely and confidential clinical records. Work collaboratively with GPs, dermatology specialists, nursing teams and other healthcare professionals. Participate in clinical governance, audit, quality improvement and patient safety initiatives. Maintain professional competence through continuing professional development, appraisal and mandatory training. Support the education and supervision of colleagues and trainees, where appropriate to the role.