GP with Extended Role (GPwER) in Community Dermatology

• 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.

Essential

• Essential requirements
• Registration: Full registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) and a current licence to practise.
• GP status Inclusion on the GMC GP Register.
• GPwER / dermatology accreditation: Recognised accreditation by the British Association of Dermatologists (BAD) as a GP with a Special Interest (GPwSI/GPwSP) and/or GP with an Extended Role (GPwER) in Dermatology, in line with applicable guidance where permitted by the service, demonstrable progress towards the required accreditation must be evidenced.
• Qualifications: MRCGP or equivalent, and a Diploma in Dermatology or equivalent relevant postgraduate dermatology qualification.
• Experience: At least one year of experience working in dermatology clinics in community or secondary care, with evidence of extended-role training, specialist interest and competence in dermatology.
• Clinical skills: Ability to independently assess, diagnose, investigate and manage dermatology patients in a community setting within the clinician's competence.
• Referral and risk management: Ability to recognise suspected skin cancer, red flags and presentations requiring escalation or onward referral, and to follow agreed clinical pathways.
• Communication: Excellent communication, clinical decision-making, interpersonal and organisational skills.
• Governance: Commitment to clinical governance, patient safety, confidentiality, safeguarding, audit and high-quality patient-centred care.
• Teamwork: Ability to work autonomously while collaborating effectively within a multidisciplinary NHS environment.
• Professional requirements: Appropriate professional indemnity arrangements and commitment to ongoing CPD, appraisal, revalidation and mandatory training.
• Consultant applicants: Hospital-based Consultant Dermatologists with relevant specialist qualifications, registration and clinical experience in dermatology are also welcome to apply, provided they meet the requirements of the role.

Desirable

• Experience working in an NHS England community dermatology or intermediate-care service.
• Competence in dermatological minor surgery and procedural dermatology, subject to local governance approval and the agreed scope of practice.
• Experience of clinical audit, peer review, teaching, mentoring or service development.
• Experience of working with locally commissioned clinical pathways and multidisciplinary dermatology teams.
• Additional specialist dermatology experience relevant to the PriDerm service.
• Entry on the GMC Specialist Register and/or CCT/CCST or equivalent, where applicable to the candidate's professional route and the requirements of the post.