Dermatology Gpwer

Job summary

We are looking for a dynamic, enthusiastic General practitioner who will contribute to the provision and development of high quality Dermatology care for the Fylde coast population at Clifton Hospital in Lytham St Annes. Sessional commitments will include outpatient clinics, skin surgery, remote review of inpatients at Blackpool Teaching Hospitals at the request of consultant colleagues and weekly skin cancer multidisciplinary clinical meetings if appropriate.

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant will join a team of consultants, Speciality Doctors and GPwERs, supported by a team of experienced dermatology clinical nurse specialists, providing a comprehensive dermatology service.

We are a friendly, innovative and dynamic department. We want to offer all team members the opportunity to develop new skills, so that they can all contribute in a meaningful way to patient care and can find satisfaction and fulfilment in their work.

We provide a wide range of dermatology services from General, Patch Testing, Biologics, Phototherapy including a weekly Local Skin MDT.

This post holder will undertake new and follow up consultations of patients referred to the dermatology service by GPs in accordance with guidance from the established medical team. This will include diagnosis of the full range of dermatology conditions from both our 2 week waits cancer and general dermatology clinics and initiate and maintain medical and surgical treatments to the highest possible standard of care. This is an excellent opportunity for someone seeking a salaried position to be part of a friendly innovative team.

About us

The Trust is highly active in clinical research. We are the highest recruiting centre for many clinical trials for commercial and non-commercial sponsors; and have recruited the first global, European and UK patients across a number of specialties. The Clinical Research Centre is the dedicated facility for use by researchers, where patients can participate in research. We have high calibre staff with long track records of being research active, staff who are enthusiastic to get involved in research for the first time and staff who support research through their role.

Details

Date posted: 15 October 2026

Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade: Specialty Doctor

Salary: £63,696 to £102,689 a year pa

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Part-time

Reference number: 382-DOC115-26

Job locations: Clifton Hospital, Pershore Rd, Lytham St Annes, FY8 1PB, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

The successful applicant will join a team of Consultant Dermatologists, Speciality Doctors and GPwERs, supported by a team of experienced dermatology clinical nurse specialists, providing outpatient general dermatology clinics and minor surgery clinics. This role is for 2-4 PAs.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Essential: MB ChB or equivalent
• Essential: MRCP/GP or equivalent
• Essential: Diploma in Dermatology or equivalent
• Desirable: Skin surgery skills/course
• Desirable: Higher Degree

Experience

• Essential: Previous experience in clinical dermatology
• Essential: Working in General Practice

Skills

• Essential: Dermatology qualifications
• Desirable: Skin surgery course
• Desirable: Dermoscopy course

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details

Employer name: Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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Contact

Head of Department: Jane Taylor, ,