GPwSI Dermatology

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The closing date is 08 July 2025

The Dorset Healthcare Community based Dermatology Service provides an assessment, diagnostic and treatment service in a range of community locations across Dorset. We are currently looking to recruit a GPwER or GP with a Special Interest in Dermatology to cover a minimum of 1 session per week.

" there is an expectation that further sessions will become available within the service throughout the course of the year".

Outpatient Assessment Medical sessions will be paid at £222.00 per session and Minor Ops Surgical sessions at £370.00 per session

Main duties of the job

Whilst predominantly a GPwER service we are currently welcoming applicants who have experience of secondary care dermatology provision as we seek to build upon on relationships with acute partners to improve patient pathways.

The role includes providing a safe, high quality based care for patients within the Community setting and be able to have full confidence in working on their own initiative and also be able to work as part of a Team consisting of other Clinicians and Administrative staff. We seek a clinician able to undertake both medical management as well as minor surgery for Dermatology.

A Health Care Assistant will be present to assist during each clinic.

Our aim is to deliver a high quality dermatology service within a community setting, improve patient choice, reduce waiting times, improve education in primary care and to reduce inappropriate referrals to secondary care.

You will need to have a Diploma in Dermatology as well as some experience of delivering Dermatology clinics beyond that of General Practice. You will be supported to seek mentorship arrangements with a secondary care consultant and will be required to be flexible to enable this to happen.

About us

At Dorset HealthCare we're on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We're a dynamic, forward looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.

We do things differently here - it's one of the reasons the CQC rated us 'outstanding' in 2019. It's also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you're looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.

Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We're an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.

Working with us you'll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don't know. And you'll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.

Job responsibilities

Provide safe, high quality, cost effective and evidence based care for patients meeting the Community Dermatology Service eligibility criteria

Run assessment and diagnosis clinics for both new and follow up Dermatology patients

Recognise and follow the correct pathway for the management of patients with non malignant, pre-malignant and malignant lesionsEnsure patient consent is requested and recorded as appropriate

Prescribe topical agents (including topical diclofenac, 5 Fluorouracil/Efudix andImiquimod)

Perform Cryotherapy

Explain the risks and benefits of treatment options and involve patients in decisions about their management;

Follow NICE guidelines for the management of skin cancers;

Work to agreed local clinical protocols for referral, treatment and follow up ensuring that appropriate and timely referrals to secondary care are made with particular adherence to Dorset Evidence based intervention (EBI) protocols.

Provide information, advice and support to patients with skin cancer.

Advise on professional practice issues

Incorporate the principles of Clinical Governance into practice including conforming to the Department of Health: Revised Guidance and competences for the provision of services using GPs with Special Interests (GPwSI)

Update dermatology practice on a regular basis and undertake CPD as agreed participating in a continuing programme of clinical supervision

Undergo appraisal and revalidation as per GMC requirements

Participate in educational sessions for local general practitioners and the wider primary care team to raise the standard of dermatology knowledge and skills within the community;

Undertake an agreed audit programme; recommending and originating areas for audit, review or development

Attend and complete a range of mandatory training courses as required

Be conversant with the Incident Reporting system

Participate in the review of the Community Dermatology Service, identifying areas of good practice and sharing suggestions for improvement

Promote and raise awareness of the Community Dermatology Service

Attend and contribute to Dermatology service team meetings

Raise any quality management issues and propose suggestions for improvement

Identify, support and promote service user involvement initiatives

Person Specification Education

• GMC Registration
• Diploma in Clinical Dermatology
• Membership of the Royal college of General Practitoners

Skills

• Experience working in or with Acute Dermatology in Secondary care
• Experience in Surgical Minor Operations in Dermatology

Personal Qualities

• Excellent Interpersonal skills

EQ

• Self management

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.

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

£222 to £370 a session-Medical - £222.00 per session and Surgical - £370.00 per session