GP with Extended Role (GPwER) in Community DermatologyNHS

Job summary

We are seeking an enthusiastic and skilled Dermatology Clinician to join our team, providing high-quality, patient-centred dermatology services in a community or hospital setting. The successful candidate will assess, diagnose and manage a wide range of dermatological conditions, support timely identification of suspected skin cancers, and work collaboratively with colleagues to deliver safe, effective care.

We welcome applications from experienced GPs with an Extended Role in Dermatology (GPwER) as well as hospital-based Consultant Dermatologists with relevant qualifications and experience. This is an excellent opportunity to use your expertise, contribute to service development and make a meaningful difference to patients' lives within a supportive and forward-thinking team.

Main duties of the job

The GPwER in Community Dermatology will deliver high-quality specialist dermatology care to patients referred to the PriDerm community service. The post holder will independently assess, diagnose, investigate, treat and manage patients within their demonstrated competence, agreed scope of practice, service specification and local clinical pathways.

The role supports care closer to home, appropriate use of secondary care services and timely access to dermatology assessment. The post holder will manage an agreed caseload, prescribe and monitor treatment where appropriate, arrange and review investigations, and ensure onward referral when a patient's needs fall outside the service's scope. Minor procedures may form part of the role where the clinician is trained, competent and authorised to perform them.

Clinical practice must comply with relevant professional standards, NICE guidance, applicable NHS and local commissioning requirements, PriDerm policies, contractual obligations and clinical governance arrangements.

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake dermatology consultations, clinical assessments and examinations.
• Diagnose, investigate and manage common and complex skin conditions within the scope of the clinician's competence.
• Assess suspicious skin lesions and recognise suspected skin cancer, red flags and conditions requiring urgent specialist assessment.
• Initiate appropriate treatment, investigations and onward referrals in accordance with agreed clinical pathways and national guidance.
• Provide clear explanations of diagnoses, treatment options and management plans to patients.
• Maintain accurate, timely and confidential clinical records.
• Work collaboratively with GPs, dermatology specialists, nursing teams and other healthcare professionals.
• Participate in clinical governance, audit, quality improvement and patient safety initiatives.
• Maintain professional competence through continuing professional development, appraisal and mandatory training.
• Support the education and supervision of colleagues and trainees, where appropriate to the role.

About us

PriDerm provides community-based dermatology services, delivering diagnostic, treatment and management services closer to patients within their local communities. The service currently operates across three community locations within North Kirklees:

Blackburn Road Medical Centre, Birstall

Birkenshaw Health Centre, Birkenshaw

Broughton House GP Surgery, Batley

The service provides a broad range of general and specialist dermatology services, including assessment and management of routine and urgent referrals and, where appropriate, minor skin surgery. PriDerm is committed to safe, effective, patient centred care and works collaboratively with primary care, secondary care and other healthcare professionals.