Advanced Clinical Practitioner Dermatology Surgery
| Posting date: | 15 September 2025 |
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| Salary: | £55,690.00 to £62,682.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £55690.00 - £62682.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 29 September 2025 |
| Location: | Plymouth, PL6 8BQ |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9216-25-1179 |
Summary
Clinical Practice: Perform autonomous patient assessments, including taking medical histories and conducting skin examinations. Diagnose dermatologic conditions and determine the need for surgical intervention. Undertake minor skin surgical procedures (e.g., biopsies, excisions, curettage) independently, within scope of competence. Interpret histopathology results and manage follow-up care accordingly. Prescribe medications and treatment plans in line with national guidelines and within scope of prescribing qualifications. Patient Care and Safety: Ensure safe and effective care through risk assessment and management. Provide pre- and post-operative counselling and care instructions to patients. Contribute to skin cancer management pathways and liaise with multidisciplinary teams as needed. Maintain accurate and comprehensive patient records in accordance with professional and legal standards. Leadership and Collaboration: Act as a clinical leader and role model within the dermatology surgery service. Support junior staff, nurses, and trainees through supervision, mentorship, and teaching. Collaborate with consultants, GPs, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate care and develop service pathways. Education and Professional Development: Participate in continuous professional development and mandatory training. Engage in clinical audit, research, and quality improvement initiatives. Keep up-to-date with current evidence-based practices in dermatologic surgery. Service Development: Contribute to the design and implementation of protocols and pathways that enhance patient care and streamline surgical services. Monitor and evaluate service performance and patient outcomes. Please also see full JD attached