GP with Special Interest in Dermatology & Skin Cancer

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust; Kidderminster; On-site; GBP 200,000 +; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospital trust in England is seeking a GP with Special Interest (GPwSI) in Dermatology. This role offers opportunities to support specialist services in Dermatology, develop surgical skills, and provide patient care under supervision. The successful candidate will join a dedicated team, with tailored career support and flexible working arrangements. Applicants should hold a full GMC registration and relevant clinical training. Reach out to discuss how this opportunity aligns with your career goals.

Benefits

Flexible working patterns

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative team environment

Qualifications

• Ability to take responsibility for clinical care of patients.
• Ability to offer clinical opinion on a range of problems.
• Understanding of clinical governance.

Responsibilities

• Support specialist service in Dermatology and Skin Cancer.
• See patients in the outpatient setting under consultant supervision.
• Develop surgical skills in minor skin surgery.

Skills

Clinical training and experience in Dermatology at junior level

Good IT skills

Ability to communicate effectively with patients

Education

Full GMC registration with a licence to practice

MB ChB or equivalent

GPVTS Trained or equivalent

Job description

Join Us in Shaping the Future of Dermatology in Worcestershire

Our Dermatology team is expanding, and we’re excited to introduce brand‑new GP with Special Interest (GPwSI) opportunities. Whether you’re just beginning your Dermatology Diploma and need supervised practice, or you’re already accredited and ready to work independently, we have a role that can be tailored to your career stage and ambitions.

As a valued member of our team, you’ll work alongside our Consultant Dermatologists and Nurse Consultants, playing a key role in delivering high‑quality outpatient care across our hospital sites. We’re committed to helping you thrive, offering flexible working patterns and a range of remuneration options through both direct and non‑direct employment.

If you’re passionate about dermatology and eager to make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you. To explore how this opportunity can support your professional goals, please contact Mr Graham James, Clinical Lead for Dermatology, via Zoe Scott Lewis at [e-mail].

Interviews are expected to be held on 13 January.

Main duties of the job

The role of GP with a special interest in Dermatology and Skin Cancer is to support our specialist service in Dermatology and Skin Cancer and provide the opportunity for professional development in dermatology under the supervision of secondary care consultants and specialist clinicians.

The post holders will see patients in the outpatient setting under the supervision of a consultant and alongside other specialist colleagues in the team.

The post holders will be given the support to complete the clinical experience required for the Diploma in Dermatology qualification, including but not limited to access to suitably trained Specialist Dermatologists.

There will also be the opportunity to develop surgical skills in minor skin surgery, working alongside suitably trained clinicians including but not limited to Specialists Plastic surgeons and Dermatologists.

The successful applicants would be part of the Dermatology and Skin Cancer team and could join clinics across the county to fit with the service needs and the circumstances of the post holders.

Remuneration will be on a sessional basis either directly with the successful applicants or through their GP practices or business if IR35 compliant.

The rates will be appropriate for the level of experience and qualifications of the post holder.

About us

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust is a large acute and specialised hospital trust that provides a range of local acute services to the residents of Worcestershire and more specialised services to a larger population in Herefordshire and beyond.

The Trust operates hospital‑based services from three sites in Kidderminster, Redditch and Worcester.

Our workforce is more than 7,000 strong, and our caring staff are recognised as providing good and outstanding patient‑centred care. You could be one of them.

We are committed to recruiting the best people to work with us. Our values, which we ask all staff to demonstrate, underpin our everyday work and remain firmly at the heart of all we do.

Our values

• Being open and honest
• Ensuring people feel cared for
• Showing respect to everyone

We are proud to have achieved Timewise accreditation – this means we are committed to embedding flexible working within our organisation as a flex positive employer.

DBS Checks and Costs

Any applicants who are offered posts requiring a DBS check as part of their employment check will have the cost of this check (at the current rate) deducted from their salary. Please see link in Supporting Information section for more details on DBS checks and costs.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification in the supporting information for further details.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Clinical training and experience in Dermatology at junior level
• Ability to offer clinical opinion on range of problems within specialty
• Ability to take responsibility for clinical care of patients
• Ability to interpret clinical investigations

Desirable

• Clinical Experience of specialist dermatology clinics

Skills / Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of clinical governance
• Experience of medical teaching
• Good IT skills

Desirable

• Minor operating skin surgery skills / competence

Qualifications

Essential

• Full GMC registration with a licence to practice at time of appointment
• GPVTS Trained or equivalent
• MB ChB or equivalent
• MRCGP

Desirable

• Diploma in Dermatology or in progress
• Demonstrate Continued Professional Development / self directed study with Dermatology Focus

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Ability to work effectively as a team member
• Enquiring, critical approach to work
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies
• Commitment to Continuing Medical Education
• Flexible approach to work duties
• Ability to work under pressure
• Reliable and supportive to other colleagues
• Ability to organise and manage workload priorities
• Diplomatic and tactful communication skills

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