GP with Extended Role (GPwER) in Community Dermatology

The Methodist Church in Britain; Batley; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

PriDerm is seeking a medically qualified clinician for a three-year fixed-term post in its community dermatology service. The role involves assessing, diagnosing, and managing referred patients with dermatological conditions, including suspected skin cancers, with opportunities for minor procedures where trained.

Open to GPs with an extended role and to hospital consultants in dermatology. The post requires full GMC registration with a current licence, inclusion on the GMC GP Register, and

Qualifications

• MRCGP or equivalent is essential.
• Diploma in Dermatology or equivalent postgraduate dermatology qualification.
• Full GMC registration with a current licence to practise; inclusion on GMC GP Register.
• BAD-recognised accreditation as a GP with a special interest or extended role in dermatology, or progress towards it.
• At least one year in dermatology clinics in community or secondary care; extended-role training evident.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, investigate, treat and manage referred patients within agreed scope.
• Manage an agreed caseload, prescribe and monitor treatment as appropriate.
• Assess suspicious skin lesions and recognise suspected skin cancer and red flags.
• Arrange and review investigations and initiate onward referral as needed.
• Explain diagnoses and treatment options to patients; carry out minor procedures where trained.
• Maintain accurate, confidential clinical records and work with a multidisciplinary NHS team.
• Engage in governance, audit, quality improvement and patient safety initiatives.

Skills

Communication

Clinical decisions

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Autonomy

Education

MRCGP or equivalent

Diploma in Dermatology

Job description

A three-year fixed-term post in PriDerm's community dermatology service, a team that takes referrals and provides care nearer patients' homes. The post holder assesses, diagnoses and manages a caseload of patients with skin conditions, including suspected skin cancers, and may carry out minor procedures where trained. Open to GPs with an extended role in dermatology and hospital consultant dermatologists alike. Full GMC registration and dermatology accreditation, or evidence of progress towards it, are required.

What the job involves

• Assess, diagnose, investigate, treat and manage referred patients within agreed scope
• Manage an agreed caseload, prescribing and monitoring treatment where appropriate
• Assess suspicious skin lesions and recognise suspected skin cancer, red flags and urgent cases
• Arrange and review investigations
• Initiate onward referral when needs fall outside the service's scope
• Explain diagnoses, treatment options and management plans clearly to patients
• Carry out minor procedures where trained, competent and authorised
• Keep accurate, timely and confidential clinical records
• Work with GPs, dermatology specialists, nursing teams and other healthcare professionals
• Take part in clinical governance, audit, quality improvement and patient safety initiatives
• Maintain CPD, appraisal and mandatory training
• Support education and supervision of colleagues and trainees where appropriate

What’s required

Qualifications

• MRCGP or equivalent
• Diploma in Dermatology or equivalent postgraduate dermatology qualification

Registration & licences

• Full GMC registration with a current licence to practise
• Inclusion on the GMC GP Register
• BAD-recognised accreditation as a GP with a special interest or extended role in dermatology, or demonstrable progress towards it

Experience

• At least one year working in dermatology clinics in community or secondary care
• Evidence of extended-role training, specialist interest and competence in dermatology

Skills & knowledge

• Independently assess, diagnose, investigate and manage dermatology patients in a community setting
• Recognise suspected skin cancer, red flags and presentations needing escalation or referral
• Excellent communication, clinical decision-making, interpersonal and organisational skills
• Commitment to clinical governance, patient safety, confidentiality, safeguarding and audit
• Work autonomously while collaborating within a multidisciplinary NHS team

Other

• Appropriate professional indemnity arrangements
• Commitment to ongoing CPD, appraisal, revalidation and mandatory training

Nice to have

• Experience in an NHS England community dermatology or intermediate-care service
• Competence in dermatological minor surgery and procedural dermatology, subject to local approval
• Experience of clinical audit, peer review, teaching, mentoring or service development
• Experience of locally commissioned clinical pathways and multidisciplinary dermatology teams
• Additional specialist dermatology experience relevant to the PriDerm service
• Entry on the GMC Specialist Register and/or CCT/CCST or equivalent