Dermatology Clinical Nurse Specialist

NHS; City Of London; On-site; GBP 64,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in London is seeking an experienced Advanced Clinical Practitioner to join their Dermatology team. The role involves running nurse-led clinics, supporting systemic therapies, and collaborating with the multidisciplinary team. The ideal candidate will possess a strong educational background in nursing and clinical practice, along with significant experience in managing clinics. This permanent position offers a salary range of £64,156 to £71,148 annually.

Benefits

Career development

Flexible working

Wellbeing programs

Season ticket loan option

Membership options for onsite leisure facilities

Qualifications

• Experience of managing and running clinics.
• Broad clinical experience relevant to the post.
• Clinical leadership at a senior level in an acute setting.

Responsibilities

• Independently assess, diagnose, and manage patients receiving systemic therapies.
• Lead nurse-led clinics and develop complex management plans.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team for effective delivery of care.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Advanced patient management

Team leadership

Complex clinical reasoning

Effective communication

Education

BSc in Nursing

MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice

Non-medical prescribing

Recognised teaching qualification

Job description

Overview

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) to join our Dermatology team at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust. This is an opportunity to be part of a newly developed, innovative service that will transform systemic therapies care pathways for dermatology patients. You will have autonomy to run your own nurse-led clinics and play a pivotal role in supporting our Systemic Therapies Drug Monitoring Clinic, working closely with medical, nursing, and management teams. The post will be central to ensuring services meet national best practice guidelines, improve patient outcomes, and support the sustainability of dermatology care through modernised, nurse-led models.

Main duties

• Independently assess, diagnose and manage patients receiving systemic therapies for dermatological conditions.
• Lead nurse-led clinics and develop complex management plans based on advanced clinical reasoning.
• Line manage DTU ward manager and provide support in running the DTU service.
• Collaborate with the wider multidisciplinary team to ensure safe and effective delivery of care.
• Support the creation of a structured and consistent patient pathway for systemic therapies.
• Contribute to the development of clinical guidelines and quality standards.
• Initiate and participate in service development, clinical audit, and research activities.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and carers, including the delivery of complex and sensitive information.
• Maintain high standards of documentation and comply with GDPR and Trust information governance policies.

About us

At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care. Become part of a vibrant team living our values – expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You\'ll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.

Benefits

Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Optional benefits include Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.

Equality and flexibility

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.

Details

Date posted: 01 October 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for Change

Band: Band 8a

Salary: £64,156 to £71,148 a year pa inclusive

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 290-MIC-1832

Job locations: Charing Cross Hospital, Fulham Palace Road, London, W6 8RF

Job description

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews, please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

Person Specification

Education/qualifications (Essential):

• BSc in Nursing or other relevant healthcare professions
• MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice/equivalent
• Non-medical prescribing
• Certificated speciality courses
• Recognised teaching qualification

Experience (Essential):

• 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

Desirable:

• Developed a network of clinical and academic contacts across the system

Skills/knowledge/abilities (Essential):

• Analyse national policy to implement local policy and processes.
• Advanced theoretical and practical knowledge of the speciality with a wide range of approaches to the management of complex patients
• Critically appraise research outcomes and translate into practice and care pathways across the MDT as appropriate
• Ability to organise self and others through effective self-management, delegation and allocation of activities.
• Ability to lead a team of healthcare professionals.
• Ability to promote the contribution and impact of advanced level nursing across the organisation and wider healthcare system.
• Ability to produce written material that persuades, informs and advises.

Disclosures

Disability and Barring Service (DBS) check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and will require a DBS disclosure.

Additional information

Certificate of Sponsorship: Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship will be considered. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website. UK-wide guidance on criminal records checks for overseas applicants is available. UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration. See NHS Careers for details.

Employer details

Employer: Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Address: Charing Cross Hospital, Fulham Palace Road, London, W6 8RF

Employer's website: https://www.imperial.nhs.uk/