Lead Dermatology Nurse

Job overview

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Dermatology Nurse to join an innovative team  have a dedicated newly refurbished clinical department opening in August 2026 to facilitate a Hub and spoke model of care for our patients.

We are looking for a dedicated and passionate nurse who has a proven track record of leadership that delivers exceptional standards of patient care. You will be an expert practitioner responsible for clinical leadership, operational management and strategic development of the dermatology services working closely alongside the senior leadership team.

The post holder will play a key role in improving clinical outcomes and enhancing the role of nurse led services and working towards an integrated approach to care.

• To provide strategic leadership and vision for Dermatology Nursing team in UHD.
• To ensure we have a quality driven service which is responsive and equitable.
• To take the lead role in operational management of the dermatology service, working alongside lead consultants and service managers.
• To champion Dermatology nursing within the wider nursing community and undertake relevant service development reviews.
• To balance the role across leadership priorities and clinical activity.

UHD has active networks including Women’s, BAME, Pride, EU, Pro Ability, and Armed Forces. We support Disability Confident and Armed Forces Covenant interview schemes.

Demonstrable experience of leadership and working independently at a Band 7 Clinical role for Dermatology.

Participation in research and experience of critical appraisal of the evidence base to inform practice.

Managing standalone nurse led clinical activity.

Application of advanced clinical skills into practice, with a Dermatology focus.

Demonstrable theoretical and practical knowledge of common Dermatological presentations.

Experience of teaching, mentoring and developing staff.

Patient education and empowerment.

• Experience of working at Band 7 level in a leadership role.

• Can demonstrate proven track record of Dermatology skills.
• Has advanced practice in Dermatology nursing.

• Has experience of teaching, mentoring and developing staff.
• Recognised teaching qualification.

Please note:

Staff recruited are expected to be available to work flexibly across all our Trust locations to meet service demands.

COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself and our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst this vaccination is not a condition of employment we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated.

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Name Debbie Fortune Job title Matron for Specialist Medicine Directorate Email address

Pooja Tanna - Lead Consultant