About this role
Job summary
This post offers valuable experience in community dermatology, including GP liaison, teledermatology triage and delivery of skin health initiatives, supporting development towards General Medical Council Portfolio Pathway and British Association of Dermatologists CiP 3 competencies.
The post holder will diagnose, treat and manage patients with a wide range of dermatological conditions referred to the community Skin Health Service by GPs in East and North Hertfordshire including onward referrals of 2ww to secondary care. The postholder will undertake minor operations and dermatology consultations including cryotherapy and injection clinics within a community setting.
*Proposed interview date: 02/06/26*
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work as part of a team of Skin Health Service doctors, with support from the Clinical Lead.
The Skin Health Service comprises of a clinical lead (who is also the clinical supervisor for the GPwER and a senior visiting fellow at the University of Hertfordshire), 3 Specialist doctors, 3 GPwERs and 2 GPwERs in Development and a Plastic Surgeon. The service is supported by an operational lead, a service coordinator, and a team of administrators. HCT are currently sourcing a consultant dermatologist to join the team, in a joint post with a secondary care provider. The Skin Health Service provides a single point of contact for all skin health referrals (i.e. dermatology and minor surgery), a robust triage process and the provision of specialist community dermatology and minor surgery, where the patient can be seen by both a dermatology specialist for assessment and have an operative procedure at the same time, where appropriate.
About us
A big thank you for considering joining us at Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust
You'll find it a great place to work with many benefits offered to you as a member of our staff
We put our patients, their families and carers at the centre of our vision - Outstanding Services and Healthier Communities
Our staff are proud to be Innovative, Caring and Agile in their work to help achieve the Trust vision
We welcome diversity in our workforce and are interested in applicants from all backgrounds and ages
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Job description Job responsibilities
To undertake new and follow up consultations, including a full assessment of the medical condition, the patients concerns and expectations. To prescribe treatment for the presenting complaint.
To ensure that patient or carers are informed fully about the condition, answer any questions, supply written information if available and involve them in decisions about the treatment.
To document notes within the electronic patient record SystmOne.
To make onward referral to secondary care where appropriate.
To create a letter to the patients GP at the time of the consultation.
To discuss or refer a patient for a second opinion with the clinical lead within the community service, as required, avoiding practice outside his/her level of competence.
To undertake appropriate surgical procedures
To order and review appropriate investigations, making sure that histology & pathology requests are correctly completed with full clinical details.
To undertake the triaging of referrals and histology results as requested
To work with other members of staff to deliver a high quality, patient centered service which will include attendance at clinical /operational, educational and MDT meetings.
To participate in Skin Health Service clinical audit and evaluation of clinical outcomes.
To Comply with GMC standards of Good Medical Practice and the NHS constitution.
Participate in the clinical supervision programme within the Skin Health Service via monthly education meetings including working with the clinical lead to identify gaps and CPD requirements.
To undertake all required GPwER training and development to maintain skills/accreditation.
Please see attached job description for further details
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
On the GMC register as a GP with a licence to practice Diploma in Dermatology Experienced practitioner of dermatology; eg such as working within a dermatology department working alongside a Consultant, a dermatology attachment, membership of the Primary Care Dermatology Society, evidence of dermatology CPD Evidence of attending dermatoscope courses. Required to hold a full, valid UK driving licence and have access to a car to use with business insurance (unless the member of staff has a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010)
Desirable
Accreditation as a GPwER in dermatology Excellent oral and written communication skills Ability to travel in order to meet the requirements of the post and cover other units where required
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust
Address Queen Victoria Memorial Hospital
73 School Lane
welwyn
AL6 9PW
Employer's website https://www.hct.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)