GP with Specialist Interest/Extended Role in Dermatology

The Methodist Church in Britain; Parkgate; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

HealthHarmonie, an independent provider working with the NHS, is recruiting a GP with a special interest or extended role in dermatology for a four-month post in community clinics. The post holder runs specialist outpatient clinics, diagnosing and managing a broad range of skin conditions, triaging referrals and handling suspected skin cancers through the right pathways.

Accreditation as a BAD GPwSI or GPwER in dermatology is required.

Qualifications

• Evidence of extended role training or significant experience in dermatology.
• Ability to independently assess, diagnose and manage dermatology patients.
• Commitment to patient safety and governance.

Responsibilities

• Run specialist dermatology outpatient clinics.
• Assess, diagnose and manage a broad range of skin conditions.
• Triage and manage referrals under agreed clinical pathways.
• Perform dermatology procedures within competence, including skin biopsies, cryotherapy, curettage and minor surgery.
• Recognise and manage suspected skin cancers through referral pathways.
• Keep accurate clinical records and correspondence.
• Take part in audit, clinical governance and quality improvement.
• Work with consultants, GPs and multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality care.

Skills

Dermatology expertise

Clinical decision-making

Audit and governance

Communication skills

Job description

HealthHarmonie, an independent provider working with the NHS, is recruiting a GP with a special interest or extended role in dermatology for a four-month post in community clinics. The post holder runs specialist outpatient clinics, diagnosing and managing a broad range of skin conditions, triaging referrals and handling suspected skin cancers through the right pathways. Work is largely autonomous alongside consultant dermatologists, and the role includes minor procedures where the post holder is trained. Accreditation as a BAD GPwSI or GPwER in dermatology is required.

What the job involves

• Run specialist dermatology outpatient clinics
• Assess, diagnose and manage a broad range of skin conditions
• Triage and manage referrals under agreed clinical pathways
• Perform dermatology procedures within competence, including skin biopsies, cryotherapy, curettage and minor surgery where trained
• Recognise and manage suspected skin cancers through referral pathways
• Keep accurate clinical records and correspondence
• Take part in audit, clinical governance and quality improvement
• Work with consultants, GPs and multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality care

What's required

Registration & licences

• Full GMC registration with licence to practise
• Inclusion on the GP Register
• BAD accreditation as a GPwSI/GPwSP and/or GPwER in dermatology

Experience

• Evidence of extended role training, specialist interest and/or significant experience in dermatology

Skills & knowledge

• Ability to independently assess, diagnose and manage dermatology patients in a community setting
• Excellent communication, clinical decision-making and organisational skills
• Commitment to clinical governance, patient safety and patient-centred care