Consultant Dermatologist

Main Duties and ResponsibilitiesClinical ResponsibilitiesThe post holder will: • Deliver consultant-led outpatient dermatology clinics for adults aged 18 years and over. • Provide assessment, diagnosis, treatment and management of dermatological conditions. • Deliver one-stop assessment and treatment wherever clinically appropriate. • Manage patients with conditions including: • Eczema • Psoriasis • Dermatitis • Acne • Lichen planus • Urticaria • Fungal infections • Hair, scalp and nail disorders • Genital dermatology • Premalignant skin lesions • Low-risk basal cell carcinomas in accordance with NICE guidance. • Perform dermatological procedures including: • Skin biopsies • Cryotherapy • Minor skin surgery • Lesion assessment and management • Dermoscopy/dermatoscopy. • Prescribe treatments in accordance with national guidance, local formularies and medicines-management policies. • Retain responsibility for Isotretinoin (Roaccutane) prescribing in line with MHRA requirements. • Ensure informed consent is obtained and documented for all procedures. • Provide follow-up care based on clinical need and support Patient Initiated Follow-Up (PIFU) pathways where appropriate. Referral Management and Clinical Triage The Consultant Dermatologist will: • Provide front-end clinical triage of referrals received via NHS e-Referral Service (eRS). • Deliver specialist Advice and Guidance services to primary care clinicians. • Support virtual consultations and teledermatology pathways. • Identify and expedite urgent referrals requiring secondary care review. • Ensure suspected cancer referrals are escalated immediately through appropriate Two Week Wait pathways. • Support referral optimisation and reduction of unnecessary outpatient attendance. Leadership and Clinical Governance The post holder will: • Act as a named Consultant Dermatologist for the service. • Provide clinical leadership across community dermatology services. • Maintain oversight of governance, patient safety and quality standards. • Participate in incident investigation, learning reviews and risk management processes. • Ensure compliance with: • NICE Guidance • BAD Standards • GMC Good Medical Practice • NHS Constitution • Local ICB policies. • Contribute to annual governance reporting and quality assurance activities. Job description Job responsibilities Main Duties and ResponsibilitiesClinical ResponsibilitiesThe post holder will: • Deliver consultant-led outpatient dermatology clinics for adults aged 18 years and over. • Provide assessment, diagnosis, treatment and management of dermatological conditions. • Deliver one-stop assessment and treatment wherever clinically appropriate. • Manage patients with conditions including: • Eczema • Psoriasis • Dermatitis • Acne • Lichen planus • Urticaria • Fungal infections • Hair, scalp and nail disorders • Genital dermatology • Premalignant skin lesions • Low-risk basal cell carcinomas in accordance with NICE guidance. • Perform dermatological procedures including: • Skin biopsies • Cryotherapy • Minor skin surgery • Lesion assessment and management • Dermoscopy/dermatoscopy. • Prescribe treatments in accordance with national guidance, local formularies and medicines-management policies. • Retain responsibility for Isotretinoin (Roaccutane) prescribing in line with MHRA requirements. • Ensure informed consent is obtained and documented for all procedures. • Provide follow-up care based on clinical need and support Patient Initiated Follow-Up (PIFU) pathways where appropriate. Referral Management and Clinical Triage The Consultant Dermatologist will: • Provide front-end clinical triage of referrals received via NHS e-Referral Service (eRS). • Deliver specialist Advice and Guidance services to primary care clinicians. • Support virtual consultations and teledermatology pathways. • Identify and expedite urgent referrals requiring secondary care review. • Ensure suspected cancer referrals are escalated immediately through appropriate Two Week Wait pathways. • Support referral optimisation and reduction of unnecessary outpatient attendance. Leadership and Clinical Governance The post holder will: • Act as a named Consultant Dermatologist for the service. • Provide clinical leadership across community dermatology services. • Maintain oversight of governance, patient safety and quality standards. • Participate in incident investigation, learning reviews and risk management processes. • Ensure compliance with: • NICE Guidance • BAD Standards • GMC Good Medical Practice • NHS Constitution • Local ICB policies. • Contribute to annual governance reporting and quality assurance activities.