Opportunity to work in a collaborative team environment with support from experienced professionals, including a clinical lead and senior visiting fellow.
Ability to manage a diverse range of dermatological conditions within a community setting, providing comprehensive care to patients.
Involvement in minor surgical procedures and dermatology consultations, allowing for a hands-on approach to patient care.
Access to continuous professional development through a structured clinical supervision programme and ongoing training to maintain skills and accreditation.
Engagement in clinical audits and evaluations, contributing to the improvement of service delivery and patient outcomes.
Strong focus on patient-centered care, ensuring that patients and their families are informed and involved in their treatment decisions.
Competitive salary range and benefits offered by Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust, making it a rewarding and stable career choice.
Join Our Team as a GPwER Doctor in Dermatology!
Are you looking to make a meaningful impact in the lives of patients while working in a supportive and dynamic environment? Join us at Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust as a GPwER Doctor in Dermatology. In this role, you’ll be instrumental in diagnosing and managing a range of dermatological conditions, providing vital care directly within the community. From conducting consultations to performing minor surgeries, your expertise will be front and centre, all while collaborating with a dedicated team of professionals. With opportunities for continuous learning and development alongside a Clinical Lead and experienced colleagues, your career will flourish here.
At Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust, we pride ourselves on creating an inclusive workspace where diversity is celebrated. We encourage applicants of all backgrounds, especially women and those with caregiving experience, to join us in our mission to provide outstanding services that prioritise patient care. If you’re ready to take the next step in your career, apply now to be part of a team that is as compassionate as it is skilled. Don’t miss this chance to make a difference—submit your application today!
Opportunity to work in a collaborative team environment with support from experienced professionals, including a clinical lead and senior visiting fellow.
Ability to manage a diverse range of dermatological conditions within a community setting, providing comprehensive care to patients.
Involvement in minor surgical procedures and dermatology consultations, allowing for a hands-on approach to patient care.
Access to continuous professional development through a structured clinical supervision programme and ongoing training to maintain skills and accreditation.
Engagement in clinical audits and evaluations, contributing to the improvement of service delivery and patient outcomes.
Strong focus on patient-centered care, ensuring that patients and their families are informed and involved in their treatment decisions.
Competitive salary range and benefits offered by Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust, making it a rewarding and stable career choice.
Job Summary
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: 29th April 2025*
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), an associate specialist, 3 GPwERs and GP Fellows. The service is supported by an operational lead, a service coordinator, and a team of administrators. HCT are currently advertising for a consultant dermatologist to join the team, in a joint post with The East and North Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust. 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
We don't want you to miss out so we'd like you to know that if we have a high level of interest in this role, the vacancy may close prior to the advertised closing date, so please make your application as soon as possible - Apply now
You've made a great decision to apply to join to HCT - we're looking forward to taking the next steps of the journey with you.
Date posted
31 March 2025
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Specialty Doctor
Salary
£59,175 to £95,400 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
812-25-GP-GPwER
Job locations
Queen Victoria Memorial Hospital
73 School Lane
welwyn
AL6 9PW
Job Description
Job responsibilities
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 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.
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.
Responsibilities
Job description Job responsibilities
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 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.
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.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
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: 29th April 2025*
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), an associate specialist, 3 GPwERs and GP Fellows. The service is supported by an operational lead, a service coordinator, and a team of administrators. HCT are currently advertising for a consultant dermatologist to join the team, in a joint post with The East and North Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust. 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
We don't want you to miss out so we'd like you to know that if we have a high level of interest in this role, the vacancy may close prior to the advertised closing date, so please make your application as soon as possible - Apply now
You've made a great decision to apply to join to HCT - we're looking forward to taking the next steps of the journey with you.
Date posted
31 March 2025
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Specialty Doctor
Salary
£59,175 to £95,400 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
812-25-GP-GPwER
Job locations
Queen Victoria Memorial Hospital
73 School Lane
welwyn
AL6 9PW
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 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 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.
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.
Responsibilities
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 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 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.
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.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
- oOn the GMC register as a G
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