Job summary
Community
Dermatology - Site TBC
The Trust is looking for an individual with signifciant
GPSI/GPWER (Dermatology) to succeed a long standing colleague within the
service.
Previous interviewees need not apply
This role is advertised CDDFT is looking to optimise and
transform its Dermatology services both Acute and Community. This role will
provide dermatology care to patients in a community setting with some sessions
in secondary care for continuing professional development.
This role is being advertised for up to 6 sessions.
To work as part of an integrated team working
with other GPSWIs and specialist nurses and clinicians in secondary care
delivering care to dermatology patients within the service.
Main duties of the job
Clinical
To provide clinical assessment and dermatology care to meet
patients urgent clinical needs
Dermatology care provided should in line with current
medical practice and where possible evidence based guidelines and PCDS
guidelines
To maintain contemporaneous electronic records
To work with other health care professionals and services to
deliver care to meet patients clinical, social and transport needs
Be flexible and responsive to the clinical needs of patients
and operational needs of the service
Education and Training
To establish a personal development programme that includes
the development of skills related to the role of the GPsWI in dermatology.
To participate in annual appraisal within Trusts appraisal
system.Research/Audit
To participate in clinical audit in dermatology department
at CDDFT
Personnel
To support GPs in training and other health care
professionals in their developing roles, providing supervision of practice and
training as required
To support and actively promote the integration of services
within community dermatology and secondary care
To adhere to Trust policies and procedures
About us
If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager.
You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks.
We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.
We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented.
Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents.
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For the most up-to-date information on visa requirements and eligibility, please check online to determine whether you can apply.
From April 9th 2025 - Healthcare assistants - You must have been employed for a minimum of two years
of as a HCA within the NHS for the Trust to consider
sponsorship (we will only consider sponsorship if you meet this criteria and
have a current visa expiring within 3 months).
Job description
Job responsibilities
Good verbal, written and electronic communication skills
Ability to safely and confidently prioritise patients
presenting problems
Ability to identify and assess complex problems
Good organisational skills
Knowledge of local services
Recent general practice experience
Experience of telephone consultations
Positive approach to change
Flexible to service needs
Willing to undertake statutory and mandatory training.
To support and teach in the development and training of
GPs,GPsWIs, nurses and medical students
To play an active role in patient safety and
governance issues.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Good verbal, written and electronic communication skills
Ability to safely and confidently prioritise patients
presenting problems
Ability to identify and assess complex problems
Good organisational skills
Knowledge of local services
Recent general practice experience
Experience of telephone consultations
Positive approach to change
Flexible to service needs
Willing to undertake statutory and mandatory training.
To support and teach in the development and training of
GPs,GPsWIs, nurses and medical students
To play an active role in patient safety and
governance issues.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Hold appropriate medical qualification to practice medicine in the UK
- Fully registered with General Medical Council with current Licence to Practise
- Hold a certified GP qualification
- Registered on a regional Performers list with no restrictions to practise
- Not suspended or disqualified from practise or on any conditional inclusion list with any NHS organisation.
Statutory Registration
Essential
- GMC registration with no working restrictions
- GP Qualification
Experience
Essential
- Recent general practice experience
- Recent dermatology experience
- Experience of telephone consultations
- Ability to sign post to allied services
Desirable
- Experience of working
- independently in General Practice
- Relevant experience in dermatology as a speciality doctor/GPSWI role
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Primary Care
- Ability to diagnose and manage common inflammatory skin conditions and skin lesions
- Good verbal, written and electronic communication skills
- Ability to safely and confidently
- prioritise patients presenting problems
- Ability to identify and assess complex problems
- Good organisational skills
- Knowledge of local services
- Mobility around the area
Desirable
- Systm 1 knowledge and competency
- Able to carry out minor surgical procedures
Special Requirements
Essential
- Positive approach to change
- Flexible to service needs
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Hold appropriate medical qualification to practice medicine in the UK
- Fully registered with General Medical Council with current Licence to Practise
- Hold a certified GP qualification
- Registered on a regional Performers list with no restrictions to practise
- Not suspended or disqualified from practise or on any conditional inclusion list with any NHS organisation.
Statutory Registration
Essential
- GMC registration with no working restrictions
- GP Qualification
Experience
Essential
- Recent general practice experience
- Recent dermatology experience
- Experience of telephone consultations
- Ability to sign post to allied services
Desirable
- Experience of working
- independently in General Practice
- Relevant experience in dermatology as a speciality doctor/GPSWI role
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Primary Care
- Ability to diagnose and manage common inflammatory skin conditions and skin lesions
- Good verbal, written and electronic communication skills
- Ability to safely and confidently
- prioritise patients presenting problems
- Ability to identify and assess complex problems
- Good organisational skills
- Knowledge of local services
- Mobility around the area
Desirable
- Systm 1 knowledge and competency
- Able to carry out minor surgical procedures
Special Requirements
Essential
- Positive approach to change
- Flexible to service needs
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Darlington Memorial Hospital NHS Trust
Hollyhurst Road
Darlington
County Durham
DL3 6HX
Employer's website
https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
