Lead Dermatology Nurse

Job overview

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Dermatology Nurse to join an innovative team at UHD. We 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.

Main duties of the job

• 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

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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.