Lead Nurse

The Dermatology Partnership; Wimbledon; On-site; GBP 49,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in England is seeking a Lead Nurse (Dermatology) for a fixed-term position. In this role, you will lead and coordinate clinics, ensure high standards of care, and support clinical governance. The ideal candidate is a registered nurse with dermatology experience and possesses strong communication and organisational skills. This role comes with competitive salary and benefits, including professional development opportunities and a structured work environment.

Benefits

Perkbox rewards

Employee Assistance Programme

Ongoing training and professional development

25 days annual leave

Pension scheme contribution

Employee discounts for treatments

Qualifications

• Dermatology Nursing experience is desired.
• Confident in audit participation, protocol development, and health promotion.
• Experience delivering nurse-led clinics.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate dermatology clinics, supporting consultants.
• Deliver high standards of care in nurse-led clinics.
• Ensure compliance with clinical governance and CQC standards.

Skills

Registered Nurse with NMC registration

Strong communication skills

Organisational skills

Clinical decision-making skills

Experience managing a caseload

Comfortable with clinical systems

Education

Teaching qualification or equivalent experience

Job description

Lead Nurse (Dermatology) – Fixed Term Contract

Location: Stratum Clinic, Raynes Park Health Centre, 1 Lambton Rd, London SW20 0LW

Contract Type: 12 months Fixed Term Contract, Full Time

Hours: 40 hours per week, 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday (with occasional weekend cover)

Salary: £48,840 per annum + great benefits

We make health happen

The Dermatology Partnership is a growing group of private clinics, who are trusted experts in dermatology and are now part of Bupa Health Services. We transform peoples’ lives by providing outstanding dermatology care. We do this by placing patients at the heart of everything we do, striving to be the best at what we do and believe that our patients’ trust is earned through the delivery of clinical services to the highest standard.

This opportunity is ideal for a lead nurse or a nurse with a strong interest in dermatology, looking to develop new skills and progress their career within a supportive, innovative, and patient-focused environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate dermatology clinics, supporting consultants and surgeons with procedures including minor surgery, biopsies, and general dermatology care
• Deliver high standards of care in nurse-led clinics such as phototherapy, cryotherapy, acne, PRP, and patch testing
• Perform specialist nursing tasks including wound care, dressing changes, suture removal, and specimen handling
• Ensure compliance with clinical governance, infection control, and CQC standards
• Support audits, triage referrals and results, and contribute to service development
• Collaborate with the Practice Manager to enhance nurse-led services and share best practices across clinics

Key Skills / Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with NMC registration
• Dermatology Nursing experience is desired
• Experience managing a caseload and delivering nurse-led clinics
• Strong communication, organisational, and clinical decision-making skills
• Confident in audit participation, protocol development, and health promotion
• Computer literate and comfortable with clinical systems and documentation
• Teaching qualification or equivalent experience is desirable

Benefits

• Perkbox rewards, discounted shopping and celebrations
• Employee Assistance Programme – access to wellbeing and free counselling services
• Ongoing training and professional development throughout your career at TDP
• 25 days of annual leave entitlement in addition to public holidays (pro-rata)
• Contribution to the company pension scheme (differs by practice)
• Employee discounts for dermatology/aesthetic treatments and skin care products

Why The Dermatology Partnership?

We are dedicated to delivering expert medical, surgical, and aesthetic skincare, guiding each patient through their unique journey. We aim to be recognised as the UK's leading provider of clinical dermatology, attracting top clinicians and support teams. We support, understand, and value our patients and colleagues in our welcoming clinics, fostering a culture of trust, respect, and teamwork. We celebrate outstanding performance and take pride in our clinical excellence, our team, and the professional services we offer our patients.

Our commitment to innovation drives us to be flexible, agile, and adaptable, encouraging everyone to contribute to shaping our services now and in the future. We love what we do and are dedicated to making a difference in people's lives. Our values reflect our passion for our work and our commitment to providing exceptional care in a supportive and innovative environment.