Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

GP with interest in Dermatology

The closing date is 25 January 2026

Job summary

Community Dermatology Lambeth (CDL) is seeking a fixed term (12 month) 3.75 PA GP with an interest in Dermatology to join a dynamic, enthusiastic and forward thinking team. The department is currently involved in many exciting initiatives and are looking for an individual(s) with appropriate skills to complement this team and help keep the service in the forefront of clinical and academic excellence.

The post holder(s) will be expected to show drive and initiative towards patient care putting the patient first. He/She should have significant experience in the provision of community and pediatric dermatology services.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a first class team in an active and progressive community service delivered on the sites of St Thomas' Hospital and West Norwood Leisure Centre.

Main duties of the job

The CDL Service provides intermediate dermatology care to all of those adults living in the borough of Lambeth with the exception of 2WW referrals. It forms part of the St John's Institute of Dermatology, which has clinical activities on both hospital campuses (Guy's and St Thomas') is the largest clinical dermatology department in the UK and uniquely has a very large tertiary referral base (70% of all referrals) which provides an unparalleled range of skin disease for teaching and research.

The Dermatology Directorate at GSTT currently sits within Integrated and Specialist Medicine. The Senior Management team consists of Dr Stephen Thomas - Clinical Director, Rachael Strauss - General Manager and Nicky Huges - Head of Nursing.

CDL services are delivered at the St Thomas' hospital and West Norwood leisure centre. The service has a commitment to the provision of clinical services, GP training, primary care teaching, research and clinical governance.

About us

The Trust includes St Thomas' Hospital, Guy's Hospital, Evelina London Children's Hospital and both adult and children's community services in Lambeth and Southwark. In 2021, the Trust merged with the Royal Brompton and Harefield NHS Foundation Trust, bringing together world leading expertise in the care and research of heart and lung disease.

We provide a full range of hospital services for our local communities in Lambeth, Southwark and Lewisham, as well as specialist services for patients from further afield, including cancer, cardiothoracic, women's and children's services, kidney care and orthopaedics. We have one of the largest critical care units in the UK and one of the busiest A&E departments in London. See www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk for further details.

Our reputation for safe, high-quality care is among the best in the UK and we strive to put patients at the heart of everything we do. 'Barbara's Story' - a unique and moving staff training film to improve our care for patients with dementia - has been widely recognised as an example of best practice.

Date posted

13 January 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£76,038 to £114,743 a year pro rata per annum excl LZ

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

196-MED5040

Job locations

Guy’s Hospital and Elm Lodge Surgery

London

SE1 9RT

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post-holder will be responsible to Lambeth Community Clinic Lead, Dr Mitesh Patel.

Job Summary:

To work in community dermatology services.

To participate in clinical and other service activities with the object of ensuring

a high standard of patient care.

To take an active part in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and

training.

Indicative clinic templates:

Community dermatology: 8 new, 2 follow-ups

The role of the GP with interest in dermatology

Offer dermatology consultations for assessment of patients referred into community dermatology services clinics with use of dermoscopy as appropriate

Offer procedures such as cryotherapy, injections as appropriate

Arrange investigation, offer management plans for GP implementation (returning patients to GP care) or to offer follow up (either face to face or as a telephone consultation) or onward referral to secondary care as needed

Maintain adequate and timely records of consultations, investigations, prescribing and procedures using the clinical system and its templates &/or a separate database where appropriate (eg biopsies)

Ensure timely review of results with communication of the outcome to the patient or their carer and/or referring clinician as appropriate.

Complete computerised outcome letters to the referring clinician/ patient/ carer and liaise with the administration team to ensure that letters reach them

Prescribe in line with local dermatology formularies (South East London APC/ JMF)

Practise in a way that seeks to comply with the SE London Treatment Access Policy.

Practise within national 2WW/ NICE/ IOG/ BAD/PCDS/ local dermatology guidelines

Practise within their competence/ acknowledge limitations and decline duties for which theyre not qualified. Liaise/ seek advice from the community dermatology consultant colleagues for optimal delivery of patient care and to address their training needs.

Complete relevant activity documentation (by hand or within computer templates as requested) to allow tracking of KPI

Complete mandatory training and comply with relevant regulations

Handle data/ images/ patient information in a GDPR compliant manner eg ensuring use of nhs.net email addresses for transfer of patient specific information

Take reasonable care for their safety and that of others in both actions and omissions. Report and seek immediate advice in the event of a needle stick injury or other injury sustained whilst delivering care

Report significant or near miss events to clinical supervisor and manager at the earliest opportunity

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*** Please be advised that this vacancy may close early should we receive a sufficient number of applications ***