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.
Interview date: 8th July 2026
- 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 are investing, developing and transforming Trust services in line with the New Hospital Programme. As part of this, some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or permanently. Recruiting Managers will be happy to answer any service-specific questions at interview.
This service has a planned move from August to be a Hub and Spoke service.
If a role or service relocates as part of a planned move, excess mileage will not be reimbursed. Travel from home to the new work base will be classed as a normal commute. Any other changes will be managed under Trust or national terms and conditions.
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.
AI tools may be used, but applications must honestly reflect your own skills and experience. Integrity is key to our recruitment process.
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.
D emonstrable theoretical and practical knowledge of common Dermatological presentations.
Experience of teaching, mentoring and developing staff.
Patient education and empowerment.
