# Specialist Dermatology Nurse Practitioner (Minor Skin Surgery) > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/specialist-dermatology-nurse-practitioner-minor-skin-surgery/7ead5bf6-976d-4c2b-971a-fe65bddfc811 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/specialist-dermatology-nurse-practitioner-minor-skin-surgery/7ead5bf6-976d-4c2b-971a-fe65bddfc811.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** London - **Region:** London - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Nurse practitioner - **Grade:** Band 7 - **Salary:** £55,524 - £62,652 per annum incl. HCAS - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-06-10T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-05-28T14:31:28.084Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/London/Isleworth_Chelsea/Chelsea_Westminster_Hospital_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Dermatology/Dermatology-v8011770 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8011770?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.chelwest.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview We are looking for an enthusiastic and dynamic individual to join our Dermatology team in West Middlesex Hospital. This role will also involve some cross site working in Chelsea and Westminster Hospital. The post holder will provide senior clinical nursing leadership and professional development for the nursing and health care assistant workforce. The post holder will also provide teaching and education and be involved in the training and development of all staff. The post holder must have an interest and be able to perform surgical skills independently under the supervision of a Dermatology surgical supervisor. ### Main duties of the job The post holder will be responsible for independent assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, prescribing and performing minor skin surgery, with access to a named dermatology surgical supervisor for escalation of cases outside agreed complexity parameters.  These include carrying out punch biopsies, Curettage and Electrocautery, Shave Biopsy/Excision, Ellipse Excision/epidermal cyst & Suturing within a Dermatology setting. The post holder will also be involved with the main nursing activities in the Dermatology department including Phototherapy, Daycare, Iontophoresis, PDT, Patch Testing, Wound care. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities Please see the attached job description which provides a more in depth knowledge of the requirements for this role. A Job plan is also attached to this JD. Please note that this role will involve some cross site working. ## Job Details We are looking for an enthusiastic and dynamic individual to join our Dermatology team in West Middlesex Hospital. This role will also involve some cross site working in Chelsea and Westminster Hospital. The post holder will provide senior clinical nursing leadership and professional development for the nursing and health care assistant workforce. The post holder will also provide teaching and education and be involved in the training and development of all staff. The post holder must have an interest and be able to perform surgical skills independently under the supervision of a Dermatology surgical supervisor. ## Job Description The post holder will be responsible for independent assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, prescribing and performing minor skin surgery, with access to a named dermatology surgical supervisor for escalation of cases outside agreed complexity parameters. These include carrying out punch biopsies, Curettage and Electrocautery, Shave Biopsy/Excision, Ellipse Excision/epidermal cyst & Suturing within a Dermatology setting. The post holder will also be involved with the main nursing activities in the Dermatology department including Phototherapy, Daycare, Iontophoresis, PDT, Patch Testing, Wound care. ## Responsibilities Please see the attached job description which provides a more in depth knowledge of the requirements for this role. A Job plan is also attached to this JD. Please note that this role will involve some cross site working. ## Person Specification ### Skills **Essential** - Ability to communicate well - In depth knowledge of speciality - Teaching and assessing experience - Advanced clinical practice in the treatment and assessment of patients **Desirable** - Experience dealing with HR issues - Management experience ### Education **Essential** - Registered RN - Post Reg qualification relevant to speciality - Minor surgical skills qualification - Teaching / Mentorship course - Non-medical prescriber or willing to undertake course - Working towards an MSc **Desirable** - Leadership training ### Experience **Essential** - Extensive Dermatology experience - Evidence of teaching and assessing - Ability to manage own caseload of patients / work autonomously - Experience working within the MDT **Desirable** - Health Promotion qualification ## Documents - [recruitment pack (pdf, 2.8mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1313) - [policy statement (pdf, 144.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=891) - [guidance for applicants (pdf, 85.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=890) - [staff benefits and wellbeing (pdf, 177.9kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1256) - [band 7 specialist dermatology nurse practitioner (pdf, 1.0mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10297409) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.