Specialty Doctor Dermatology | Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust

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 ofdermatological 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.

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Proposed interview date

02/06/26*

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.

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• 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 patient’s GP at the time of the consultation.

· To discuss or refer a patient for a secondopinion 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.

· ToComply 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

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This advert closes on Monday 18 May 2026

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