Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust

GP with Special Interest in Dermatology & Skin Cancer

The closing date is 04 January 2026

Job summary

Join Us in Shaping the Future of Dermatology in Worcestershire

Our Dermatology team is expanding, and were excited to introduce brand-new GP with Special Interest (GPwSI)opportunities. Whether youre just beginning your Dermatology Diploma and need supervised practice, or youre already accredited and ready to work independently, we have a role that can be tailored to your career stage and ambitions.

As a valued member of our team, youll work alongside our Consultant Dermatologistsand Nurse Consultants, playing a key role in delivering high-quality outpatient care across our hospital sites. Were committed to helping you thrive, offering flexible working patterns, and a range of remuneration optionsthrough both direct and non-direct employment.

If youre passionate about dermatology and eager to make a real impact, wed love to hear from you. To explore how this opportunity can support your professional goals, please contact Mr Graham James, Clinical Lead for Dermatology, via Zoe Scott Lewis zoe.scott-lewis@nhs.net

Interviews are expected to be held on 13th January

Main duties of the job

The role of GP with a special interest in Dermatology and Skin Cancer is to support our specialist service in Dermatology and Skin Cancer and provide the opportunity for professional development in dermatology under the supervision of secondary care consultants and specialist clinicians.

The post holders will see patients in the outpatient setting under the supervision of a consultant and alongside other specialist colleagues in the team.

The post holders will be given the support to complete the clinical experience required for the Diploma in Dermatology qualification. Including but not limited to access to suitably trained Specialist Dermatologists.

There will also be the opportunity to develop surgical skills in minor skin surgery, working alongside suitably trained clinicians including but not limited to Specialists Plastic surgeons and Dermatologists.

The successful applicants would be part of the Dermatology and Skin Cancer team and could join clinics across the county to fit with the service needs and the circumstances of the post holders.

Remuneration will be on a sessional basis either directly with the successful applicants or through their GP practices or business if IR35 compliant.

The rates will be appropriate for the level of experience and qualifications of the post holder.

About us

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust is a large acute and specialised hospital trust that provides a range of local acute services to the residents of Worcestershire and more specialised services to a larger population in Herefordshire and beyond.

The Trust operates hospital-based services from three sites in Kidderminster, Redditch and Worcester

Our workforce is more than 7,000 strong, and our caring staff are recognised as providing good and outstanding patient-centred care. You could be one of them.

We are committed to recruiting the best people to work with us. Our values, which we ask all staff to demonstrate, underpin our everyday work and remain firmly at the heart of all we do.

Being open and honest

Ensuring people feel cared for

Showing respect to everyone

We are proud to have achieved Timewise accreditation - this means we are committed to embedding flexible working within our organisation as a flex positive employer.

DBS Checks and Costs

Any applicants who are offered posts requiring a DBS check as part of their employment check will have the cost of this check (at the current rate) deducted from their salary. Please see link in Supporting Information section for more details on DBS checks and costs.

Details

Date posted

16 December 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Specialty Doctor

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9365-25-1101

Job locations

Kidderminster General Hospital

Bewdley Road

Kidderminster

Worcestershire

DY11 6RJ


Worcestershire Royal Hospital

Charles Hastings Way

Worcester

WR5 1DD


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification in the supporting information for further details.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification in the supporting information for further details.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Clinical training and experience in Dermatology at junior level
  • Ability to offer clinical opinion on range of problems within specialty
  • Ability to take responsibility for clinical care of patients
  • Ability to interpret clinical investigations

Desirable

  • Clinical Experience of specialist dermatology clinics

Skills / Knowledge

Essential

  • Understanding of clinical governance
  • Experience of medical teaching
  • Good IT skills

Desirable

  • Minor operating skin surgery skills / competence

Qualifications

Essential

  • Full GMC registration with a licence to practice at time of appointment
  • GPVTS Trained or equivalent
  • MB ChB or equivalent
  • MRCGP

Desirable

  • Diploma in Dermatology or in progress
  • Demonstrate Continued Professional Development / self directed study with Dermatology Focus

Personal Attributes

Essential

  • Ability to work effectively as a team member
  • Enquiring, critical approach to work
  • Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies
  • Commitment to Continuing Medical Education
  • Flexible approach to work duties
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Reliable and supportive to other colleagues
  • Ability to organise and manage workload priorities
  • Diplomatic and tactful communication skills
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Clinical training and experience in Dermatology at junior level
  • Ability to offer clinical opinion on range of problems within specialty
  • Ability to take responsibility for clinical care of patients
  • Ability to interpret clinical investigations

Desirable

  • Clinical Experience of specialist dermatology clinics

Skills / Knowledge

Essential

  • Understanding of clinical governance
  • Experience of medical teaching
  • Good IT skills

Desirable

  • Minor operating skin surgery skills / competence

Qualifications

Essential

  • Full GMC registration with a licence to practice at time of appointment
  • GPVTS Trained or equivalent
  • MB ChB or equivalent
  • MRCGP

Desirable

  • Diploma in Dermatology or in progress
  • Demonstrate Continued Professional Development / self directed study with Dermatology Focus

Personal Attributes

Essential

  • Ability to work effectively as a team member
  • Enquiring, critical approach to work
  • Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies
  • Commitment to Continuing Medical Education
  • Flexible approach to work duties
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Reliable and supportive to other colleagues
  • Ability to organise and manage workload priorities
  • Diplomatic and tactful communication skills

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.

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.

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

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Kidderminster General Hospital

Bewdley Road

Kidderminster

Worcestershire

DY11 6RJ


Employer's website

https://www.worcsacute.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Kidderminster General Hospital

Bewdley Road

Kidderminster

Worcestershire

DY11 6RJ


Employer's website

https://www.worcsacute.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Clinical Lead for Dermatology

Mr Graham James

zoe.scott-lewis@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

16 December 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Specialty Doctor

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9365-25-1101

Job locations

Kidderminster General Hospital

Bewdley Road

Kidderminster

Worcestershire

DY11 6RJ


Worcestershire Royal Hospital

Charles Hastings Way

Worcester

WR5 1DD


Supporting documents

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