Job description
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.