Community Dermatology GPwER

Job Advert Skip to main content Cookies on NHS Jobs We've put some small files called cookies on your device to help us make improvements to our site. To improve our site we'd also like to use cookies which will send information to Google Analytics. You can read more about our cookies before you choose. Accept analytics cookies Do not accept analytics cookies Jobs Menu Sign in Create an account English Cymraeg Menu Close menu Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) BETA Your feedback will help us to improve this service. PatientFirst Social Enterprise Community Dermatology GPwER The closing date is 30 November 2026 Apply for this job Job summary The GP with Extended Role (GPwER) in Community Dermatology will deliver high-quality, specialist dermatology care within an NHS England community-based service. The role supports the delivery of care closer to home, reducing unnecessary secondary care referrals and improving patient access in line with NHS Long Term Plan priorities. The post holder will work within agreed clinical pathways, national guidance, and local ICB commissioning arrangements. We are seeking experienced and committed GPwER Dermatologists to participate in our community service. Undertaking sessional work you will manage your own caseload, as well as autonomous prescribing for patients in our BMJ Award 2021 shortlisted community service. The role is contract based with a session lasting 3 hours. The number of sessions per week can vary based on clinician availability. Pay is based on clinical activity. Main duties of the job Clinical 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. Undertake dermatological procedures in line with competencies and service accreditation, which may include cryotherapy, curettage and cautery, punch and shave biopsies, and excision of low-risk skin lesions where approved. 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. Checking investigation results (commenting and filing) 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 in face-to-face and telephone clinics as required Work within changing service requirements as directed by PFSE management/service contract/ specification About us Patient FirstSocial Enterprise (PFSE) is a, not for profit, community provider that operates, under NHS ICB contract, across northeast London. Since 2009Patient Firsthas provided a growing number of community services; currently our portfolio consists of: Dermatology, Minor Surgery, Cardiology, MSK and Physiotherapy and Gynaecology. We are a highly reputed service operating for the last 15 years. The Dermatology service was shortlisted for the prestigious BMJ Dermatology Team of the Year in 2021. Our growing, consultant led, dermatology team consists of experienced GPwERs and specialist nurse prescribers. Operating at locations throughout northeast London (Newham, Tower Hamlets and Waltham Forest) on weekdays, evenings and Saturday mornings. We are seeking experienced and committed GPwER Dermatologists to participate in our community service. Undertaking sessional work you will manage your own caseload. Detail