Community Dermatology GPwER

Key Duties and ResponsibilitiesClinical Responsibilities Provide specialist dermatology assessment, diagnosis, and management for patients referred from primary care under locally agreed referral criteria. Manage a broad range of dermatological conditions, including inflammatory skin disease, benign and suspicious skin lesions, and chronic skin conditions. Recognise and appropriately escalate or refer patients requiring secondary or tertiary dermatology services, including suspected skin cancers, in accordance with NHS England cancer pathways and local ICB policies. Prescribe and monitor dermatological treatments safely and effectively in line with NICE guidance, local formularies, and shared care agreements.

Documentation & Governance

Maintain accurate and timely clinical records and adhere to governance, safety, and quality standards. Conduct clinical practice in accordance with contractual requirements and within the parameters of Patient Firsts services plans Work within changing service requirements as directed by PFSE management/service contract/ specification Clinical Governance and Quality Maintain clinical training Maintain mandatory training (as required by PFSE) Participate in appraisals and supervision Practice within the RCGP framework for GPwERs and maintain accreditation, appraisal, and re-validation requirements. Participate in clinical audit, peer review, case discussion, and quality improvement activity as required by PFSE. Comply with NHS England clinical governance, safeguarding, infection prevention and control, and information governance policies. Contribute to incident reporting, learning from events, and service improvement initiatives.Education and Professional Development Maintain ongoing continuing professional development (CPD) in dermatology in line with NHS England and RCGP expectations (inform PFSE of training awards etc). Contribute to education and training of GPs, GP trainees, nurses, and allied health professionals where required. Participate in supervision, mentoring, or teaching activities as agreed with the service.