GP with Special Interest in Dermatology & Skin Cancer

NHS; Kidderminster; Hybrid; GBP 200,000 +; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Kidderminster is looking for a GP with a Special Interest in Dermatology and Skin Cancer. The role involves working alongside experienced dermatologists, providing outpatient care and supporting training in dermatology. The ideal candidate will possess a full GMC registration, relevant qualifications, and be passionate about delivering high-quality patient care. Flexible working patterns are available to fit your professional goals.

Qualifications

• Clinical training in Dermatology at junior level.
• Ability to communicate effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
• Commitment to Continuing Medical Education.

Responsibilities

• Support specialist service in Dermatology and Skin Cancer.
• See patients in outpatient settings under supervision.
• Assist with minor skin surgery techniques.

Skills

Clinical opinion on dermatological problems

Understanding of clinical governance

Minor skin surgery skills

Medical teaching experience

Education

Full GMC registration

GPVTS Trained or equivalent

MB ChB or equivalent

MRCGP

Diploma in Dermatology or in progress

Job description

GP with Special Interest in Dermatology & Skin Cancer

The closing date is 04 January 2026.

Join Us in Shaping the Future of Dermatology inWorcestershire.

Our Dermatology team is expanding, and were excited tointroduce brand-new GP with Special Interest (GPwSI) opportunities.

Whether youre just beginning your Dermatology Diploma and need supervisedpractice, or youre already accredited and ready to work independently, we havea role that can be tailored to your career stage and ambitions.

As a valued member of our team, youll work alongside our ConsultantDermatologists and Nurse Consultants, playing a key role in delivering high-quality outpatient care across our hospital sites.

Werecommitted to helping you thrive, offering flexible working patterns, and a range of remuneration options through both direct and non-direct employment.

If youre passionate about dermatology and eager to make areal impact, wed love to hear from you. To explore how this opportunity cansupport your professional goals, please contact Mr Graham James, ClinicalLead for Dermatology, via Zoe Scott Lewis [e-mail].

Interviews are expected to be held on 13th January.

Main duties of the job

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

The post holders will see patients in theoutpatient setting under the supervision of a consultant and alongside otherspecialist colleagues in the team.

The post holders will be given thesupport to complete the clinical experience required for the Diploma inDermatology qualification. Including butnot limited to access to suitably trained Specialist Dermatologists.

There will also be the opportunity todevelop surgical skills in minor skin surgery, working alongside suitablytrained clinicians including but not limited to Specialists Plastic surgeonsand Dermatologists.

The successful applicants would be partof the Dermatology and Skin Cancer team and could join clinics across thecounty to fit with the service needs and the circumstances of the postholders.

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

The rates will be appropriate forthe level of experience andqualifications of the post holder.

About us

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

The Trust operates hospital-based services fromthree sites in Kidderminster, Redditch and Worcester

Our workforce is more than 7,000 strong, and ourcaring staff are recognised as providing good and outstanding patient-centredcare. You could be one of them.

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

Being open and honest

Ensuring people feel cared for

Showing respect to everyone

We are proud to have achieved Timewiseaccreditation - this means we are committed to embedding flexible workingwithin our organisation as a flex positive employer.

DBS Checks and Costs

Any applicants who are offered posts requiring aDBS 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 SupportingInformation section for more details on DBS checks and costs.

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Experience

• 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
• Clinical Experience of specialist dermatology clinics

Skills / Knowledge

• Understanding of clinical governance
• Experience of medical teaching
• Minor operating skin surgery skills / competence

Qualifications

• Full GMC registration with a licence to practice at time of appointment
• GPVTS Trained or equivalent
• MB ChB or equivalent
• MRCGP
• Diploma in Dermatology or in progress
• Demonstrate Continued Professional Development / self directed study with Dermatology Focus

Personal Attributes

• 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

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust