Lead Nurse - Dermatology

Transformationunitgm; Greater London; On-site; GBP 64,000 - GBP 72,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare institution in Greater London is seeking a senior nurse in Dermatology to lead a multi-disciplinary team. This leadership role requires significant experience and advanced qualifications to enhance patient-centric care and integrate nurse-led services in dermatology. Candidates must demonstrate strong leadership skills and clinical expertise, alongside an ability to develop standards and implement care processes. A commitment to the Trust's values and diversity is essential.

Benefits

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Flexible working options

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Must have significant experience working in dermatology.
• Experience as a Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS).
• Broad clinical experience relevant to the position.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and vision for dermatology nursing.
• Ensure cohesive and quality-driven services.
• Champion dermatology nursing within the nursing community.

Skills

Clinical assessment skills

Established organisational and leadership skills

Ability to demonstrate Trust Values

Highly developed interpersonal skills

Education

BSc in Nursing

MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice/equivalent

Non-medical prescribing

Recognised teaching qualification

Job description

Main area Dermatology Grade 8a Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday) Job ref 293-EMRS2-0535

Employer Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Homerton Hopsital Town London Salary £64,156 - £71,148 p.a. incl. Salary period Yearly Closing 17/02/2026 23:59

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Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a new, innovative and dynamic team within our expanding Dermatology service. We are looking for experienced and motivated senior nurse who is passionate about service development and providing high standard of patient centred care.

You will be working closely within a Multi-Disciplinary Team of staff including Doctors, General Practitioners, Clinical Nurse Specialists and HCA’s. This role will require strong leadership and visible, credible senior nursing presence accessible to staff, patients and their families.

Main duties of the job

The lead Dermatology Clinical Nurse Specialist is a leadership role within the trust, integral to the provision of a high quality service for patients.

The post holder will play a key role as a member of the Dermatology team improving clinical outcomes for people by enhancing the role of nurse led services within the dermatology multi- disciplinary team and working to developing an integrated approach to care.

• To provide strategic leadership and vision for Dermatology nursing within Homerton healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.
• To provide strategic leadership and vision for Dermatology nursing.
• The post holder will ensure a cohesive and quality driven services, which responds to and provides appropriate and equitable care.
• To take the lead role in the responsibility for the strategic and operational management of the dermatology nursing service, working with the lead medical consultant, Head of Nursing and Service Manager.
• To ensure and maintain clearly defined lines of communication with primary healthcare teams in order to facilitate the care of people with skin diseases.
• To provide specialist care for patients on biologics.
• Develop integrated care and quality improvement across the dermatology department being an active member of the multi-disciplinary team.
• To champion dermatology nursing within the wider nursing community, undertake relevant service development and publications as appropriate.

Working for our organisation

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond.

We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of "Outstanding" from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard's Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home.

Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff. This is reflected in our policies, procedures and People Plan. All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times.

We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly.

Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well-regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits.

Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work list.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s on this page.

The person specification below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

Person specification

Education / Qualifications

• BSc in Nursing or other relevant healthcare professions
• MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice/equivalent
• Non-medical prescribing
• Certificated speciality courses
• Recognised teaching qualification
• Working towards masters if necessary
• Leadership/management training experience

Experience

• Significant experience working in the field of dermatology.
• Experience of working as a CNS
• Experience of managing and running clinics
• Broad clinical experience relevant to the post
• Specialist skills and experience in the speciality
• Clinical leadership at a senior level in an acute setting including people, financial and change management
• Experience of managing investigations and resolving complaints.
• Experience of conducting research and utilising research in practice
• Undertaking Nurse-Led Services

Skills/ Abilities

• Ability to demonstrate Trust Values
• Clinical assessment skills
• Experience of developing standards, guidelines and policies
• Established organisational and leadership skills
• Ability to establish effective communication with patients and colleagues
• Innovative, able to problem solve and make autonomous decisions
• Teaching skills in informal and formal situations
• Ability to work without supervision
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Ability to implement new practices and initiatives
• Highly developed interpersonal skills with an ability to inspire and motivate teams

Knowledge

• Sound knowledge of dermatology care and current treatments
• Knowledge and understanding of health care needs in a multicultural society
Up to date knowledge of NICE and other national guidelines
• Knowledge of health promotion

Trust Values, Equal Opportunities & Other Requirements

• Understanding and demonstration of the Trust Values
• Commitment and adherence to equality, diversity and inclusion

General Guidance for Applicants

Please ensure that you read the "Guidance Notes On Submitting An Application" under "Additional Documentation" before completing your application.

Please note: we reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.

We are committed to achieving equality and inclusion at Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, and we respect and value the diversity and differences of our patients and our people, ensuring everyone is enabled to thrive, feels a sense of belonging, and is able to be their authentic self. We offer a range of flexible working options that enable you to balance your work and personal life, including part-time, compressed hours, remote working and job-shares.

If you are interested in joining our team, please let us know your preferred working pattern in your application, and we will consider all requests for flexible working and try to accommodate them wherever possible.

Please note that secondment arrangements will be considered for any fixed term positions, with the agreement of the existing line manager.

We are committed to equal opportunities, and have been approved as a Disability Confident Employer.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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.