Overview

Are you an experienced Dermatology nurse with a passion for community care? Do you advocate for clinical excellence, innovation and a holistic approach? Are you looking to develop as a Dermatology leader? You could be our new Clinical Nurse Specialist. This is a role for a confident Dermatology Nurse, with the skills and experience to lead community clinics across Calderdale. You will be comfortable working independently in prescribing clinics and in carrying out minor operations, punch biopsies, curettage, shave and simple excisions. You will enjoy working with a diverse caseload, providing specialist advice, assessment and support to patients and their families across the community. As a growing leader, you will work closely with our Service Manager and Lead Nurse to shape and develop the community Dermatology service. You will contribute to MDT discussions to drive continuous improvement. You will role model high-quality, evidence-based care through your own nursing practice and promote these values through your compassionate leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead community Dermatology clinics across Calderdale and contribute to shaping the service with the Service Manager and Lead Nurse.
• Provide specialist advice, assessment and support to patients and their families across the community.
• Work independently in prescribing clinics and perform minor procedures (punch biopsies, curettage, shave and simple excisions).
• Participate in MDT discussions and drive continuous improvement in care delivery.
• Model high-quality, evidence-based nursing practice and promote compassionate leadership.

Essential qualifications and experience

• NMC Level 1 Registered Nurse
• Non-Medical Independent Prescriber (V300)
• Specialist training in Dermatology-specific assessment and treatment
• Extensive clinical experience relevant to community Dermatology

Role details

This role can be offered on a full-time or part-time basis and includes the opportunity for home working. The independent nature of the role lends itself to flexibility and will allow you to shape the way you work. We are committed to being equitable and supporting the wellbeing of all employees.

Employer values and equality information

• Mindful Employer
• Disability Confident Leader, dedicated to ensuring that all candidates are treated fairly throughout the recruitment process. All disabled candidates who meet the minimum essential criteria will be considered for interview.
• Ethnicity Matters Scheme: all applicants for senior roles (£40,000+) from a minority ethnic group who meet essential criteria will be considered for interview.
• Gender Matters Scheme: all women applicants for senior roles (£60,000+) who meet essential criteria will be considered for interview.
• Signed up to the Armed Forces Covenant.
• Menopause Friendly Committed employer.
• Employer with Heart Charter.
• Commitment to NHS Equality Delivery System (EDS), Workforce Race Equality Standard (WRES) and Workforce Disability Equality Standard (WDES).
• Access to health and wellbeing services for colleagues, including Mental Health Advocates and an Employee Assistance Programme.
• Embedded "speaking up" culture facilitated by Freedom to Speak Up Guardians.
• Note: We encourage applicants to contact HR to discuss any adjustments in the application or interview process.

Please note: all applicants must be legally entitled to accept and perform work in the UK and all positions are subject to a DBS check. If you would like to discuss any adjustment or assistance you need in the application or interview process, please contact recruitment@vhg.co.uk. For more details about the employer, visit https://www.vitahealthgroup.co.uk/join-us/careers.