GP with Specialist Interest in Dermatology

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust; Bristol; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a GP with Specialist Interest in Dermatology to join the Dermatology Department. The post is substantive at 0.2 WTE and supports collaboration with consultants, registrars and specialist nurses across Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire.

You will assess pigmented lesions, participate in skin cancer pathways and contribute to evidence-based practice within a strong MDT framework.

Qualifications

• Full GMC registration including entry on the GP register.
• Experience assessing pigmented lesions and suspected skin cancer.
• Understanding of urgent suspected cancer pathways.
• Evidence of dermatology training commensurate with a GPwSI/GPwER role.

Responsibilities

• Provide dermatology surgical services to patients within the Dermatology Surgical Service.
• Assess and treat patients with suspected skin cancer lesions.
• Work as part of the multidisciplinary dermatology team alongside consultants and specialist nurses.

Skills

GMC registration

Dermatology experience

Pigmented lesions

Communication skills

MDT collaboration

Education

Dermatology training

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

GP with Specialist Interest in Dermatology

NHS Medical & Dental: Salaried GP

North Bristol NHS Trust (NBT) and University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) have merged as of 1 st July 2026 to become Bristol NHS Foundation Trust. This will create an exciting future that brings together the best of both organisations. As a single, strong and sustainable organisation, we will not only be able to deliver better outcomes for our patients and fairer care for our population, but it will also provide greater opportunities for our people. Bristol NHS Foundation Trust recognise the value of a healthy work-life balance. When applying, speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate flexible working, so your work life fits around your home life.

We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are under-represented within the Trust.

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Job overview

We are offering a substantive 0.2 WTE post for a General Practitioner to work alongside consultants, registrars and specialist nurses in the Dermatology Department at the Bristol Royal Infirmary. The Clinic provides services to patients throughout the Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire area.

• 0.2 WTE Direct Clinical Care per week

Main duties of the job

The appointee will possess the following knowledge and experience

• Full GMC registration including entry on the GP register
• Experience assessing pigmented lesions and suspected skin cancer
• Understanding of urgent suspected cancer pathways
• Positive approach to evidence-based practice
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, clinical colleagues and support staff

Working for our organisation

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust brings together more than 28,000 staff to deliver over 160 clinical services across thirteen hospital locations, operating from three main sites at Southmead, Bristol city centre and Weston.

With an annual turnover of £2.3 billion, we are now one of the largest NHS trusts in the United Kingdom. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone’s throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer.

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust values all people as individuals. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

See attached Job Description

The post holder will provide additional capacity within the Dermatology Surgical Service, undertaking assessment and treatment of patients requiring dermatological surgery, including management of suspected skin cancer lesions and contribution to associated skin cancer pathways. The post holder will work as part of the multidisciplinary dermatology team alongside consultant dermatologists and specialist nurses.

Person specification

Knowledge and Experience

• Good clinical judgement
• Understand Audit/governance processes
• Experience of minor surgery and/or skin surgery
• Experience of management of suspected skin cancer lesions.
• Previous experience undertaking dermatological surgery in a secondary care setting

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to organise and prioritise workload
• Honesty and reliability
• Ability to work effectively within an MDT environment
• Critical approach to work
• Ability to gain confidence of both staff and patients
• Willing to undertake additional clinical duties when necessary, including cover for colleagues on leave

Qualifications and Training

• Registered with GMC (UK)
• Evidence of additional dermatology training commensurate with a GPwSI/GPwER role.

Additional and Aptitudes

• IT skills on all Microsoft packages

We hope that you will decide to join us and become part of this exciting journey, helping us to shape our future together.

Additional information

• As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.
• The Trust is committed to investing in and caring for all our staff. We will support you in maintaining and improving your health and wellbeing, as well as your career development through management and training support - developing exceptional people for exceptional careers.
• BFT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults.
• To comply with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 all applicants must be able to speak fluent English to an appropriate standard which will be assessed at Interview.
• If you require sponsorship for a visa to work in the UK, to avoid disappointment, please check to ensure you are eligible under the UKVI points based system.
• The Trust uses electronic new starter forms on Trac to collect personal details. Information collected is securely stored and used to set up the employee record on the ESR HR system.
• By applying for this post, you are agreeing to Bristol NHS Foundation Trust transferring the information contained in this application to its preferred applicant management system. If you are offered a job, information will also be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system.
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IMPORTANT:

Please note that if you apply for this position with this Trust, you may be contacted via Trac or via email. This includes invites for job interviews. We therefore recommend that you regularly check your Trac account and email accounts. We may also contact you by texting the mobile number, if provided, on the application form.

Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts we may close this vacancy before the advertised closing date.

Only those candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification will be shortlisted for this job.

As a guide interviews should usually take place within 3 weeks of the closing date.

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Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.