County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust

Lead Clinical Nurse Specialist - Dermatology and Minor Skin Surgery

The closing date is 27 January 2026

Job summary

This role will coordinate, lead and develop the nursing service within the Community Division of Dermatology; as well as delivering care as an autonomous clinical expert within the field of Dermatology.

This role comes at an exciting time ahead of the 10-year plan aiming to move care closer to home in community settings.

Main duties of the job

This role will involve working with Service Level Managers and Matrons to deliver a high quality and accessible Dermatology Service in Community Settings.

Clinical this role will involve the delivery of nurse lead care, conducting dermatology clinics. The role will require extensive knowledge of dermatological conditions to act as an autonomous clinical expert.

The role acts as a key part of clinical leadership within the service alongside GP colleagues.

About us

If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager.

You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks.

We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.

We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented.

Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents.

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For the most up-to-date information on visa requirements and eligibility, please check online to determine whether you can apply.

From April 9th 2025 - Healthcare assistants - You must have been employed for a minimum of two years of as a HCA within the NHS for the Trust to consider sponsorship (we will only consider sponsorship if you meet this criteria and have a current visa expiring within 3 months).

Details

Date posted

13 January 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£47,810 to £54,710 a year Per Annum Pro Rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

C9439-2526-1307

Job locations

Darlington Memorial Hospital NHS Trust

Hollyhurst Road

Darlington

County Durham

DL3 6HX


University Hospital Of North Durham

North Road

Durham

DH1 5TW


Bishop Auckland General Hospital

Cockton Hill Road

Bishop Auckland

County Durham

DL14 6AD


Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will:

  • Own individual responsibilities and set/lead team objectives
  • Lead or contribute to creating improvement, transformation and innovation of services
  • Contribute to creating a work environment that is marked by pride, enthusiasm and collaboration
  • Manage and/or contribute to financial performance and target delivery
  • Lead by action and inspire others acting as role model, demonstrating the leadership behaviours and values identified by the Dermatology service to establish and maintain effective communication systems across primary care services and the wider organisation.
  • Actively give and receive feedback in a constructive manner
  • Be adaptable, work with integrity and be trustworthy
  • Actively contribute to improving the health and wellbeing of the population that is served.

As an employee of the Dermatology service, you will be responsible for ensuring that the vision is incorporated into:

  • The induction programme for all new appointees
  • Staff development and appraisal scheme
  • Templates for policies and procedures, content of meeting papers
  • Terms of reference for all meetings
  • Job adverts and recruitment/application packs
  • Job descriptions and person specifications

The post holder has lead responsibilities in delivering the following key result areas:

  • Lead on all aspects of the day to day organisation of the Community Dermatology and Minor Skin Surgery Service and nurse led clinics.
  • Provide nursing support for Community Dermatology Clinics
  • Conduct nurse led clinics, working as an autonomous practitioner
  • Advise on and promote healthy lifestyles and prevention of illness
  • Order clinical equipment and medication
  • Monitor the appropriate use of clinic suppliers, equipment and instruments within the Community Dermatology Services, bring any concerns to the attention of the Matron and ensure cost effective and efficient use of resources

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will:

  • Own individual responsibilities and set/lead team objectives
  • Lead or contribute to creating improvement, transformation and innovation of services
  • Contribute to creating a work environment that is marked by pride, enthusiasm and collaboration
  • Manage and/or contribute to financial performance and target delivery
  • Lead by action and inspire others acting as role model, demonstrating the leadership behaviours and values identified by the Dermatology service to establish and maintain effective communication systems across primary care services and the wider organisation.
  • Actively give and receive feedback in a constructive manner
  • Be adaptable, work with integrity and be trustworthy
  • Actively contribute to improving the health and wellbeing of the population that is served.

As an employee of the Dermatology service, you will be responsible for ensuring that the vision is incorporated into:

  • The induction programme for all new appointees
  • Staff development and appraisal scheme
  • Templates for policies and procedures, content of meeting papers
  • Terms of reference for all meetings
  • Job adverts and recruitment/application packs
  • Job descriptions and person specifications

The post holder has lead responsibilities in delivering the following key result areas:

  • Lead on all aspects of the day to day organisation of the Community Dermatology and Minor Skin Surgery Service and nurse led clinics.
  • Provide nursing support for Community Dermatology Clinics
  • Conduct nurse led clinics, working as an autonomous practitioner
  • Advise on and promote healthy lifestyles and prevention of illness
  • Order clinical equipment and medication
  • Monitor the appropriate use of clinic suppliers, equipment and instruments within the Community Dermatology Services, bring any concerns to the attention of the Matron and ensure cost effective and efficient use of resources

Person Specification

Special Skills & Knowledge

Essential

  • Commitment to working collaboratively with others
  • Experience of working in Dermatology and Community setting.

Desirable

  • Systm 1 knowledge

Experience

Essential

  • Required to develop specialist skills in a broad range of dermatological conditions.
  • Excellent organisational skills
  • Be responsible for undertaking audits and surveys with a view to informing service

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered General Nurse
  • Experience in Dermatology
  • Non-Medical Prescribing Qualification or willing to work towards

Desirable

  • Dermatology qualifcation
  • Leadership Skills
  • Evidence of recent learning and continous professional development

Special Requirements

Essential

  • Positive approach to change
  • Flexible to service needs
  • Own means of transport

Statutory Registration

Essential

  • Registered Nurse (adult or Child) on part 1 of the NMC register
  • Valid UK NMC PIN
Person Specification

Special Skills & Knowledge

Essential

  • Commitment to working collaboratively with others
  • Experience of working in Dermatology and Community setting.

Desirable

  • Systm 1 knowledge

Experience

Essential

  • Required to develop specialist skills in a broad range of dermatological conditions.
  • Excellent organisational skills
  • Be responsible for undertaking audits and surveys with a view to informing service

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered General Nurse
  • Experience in Dermatology
  • Non-Medical Prescribing Qualification or willing to work towards

Desirable

  • Dermatology qualifcation
  • Leadership Skills
  • Evidence of recent learning and continous professional development

Special Requirements

Essential

  • Positive approach to change
  • Flexible to service needs
  • Own means of transport

Statutory Registration

Essential

  • Registered Nurse (adult or Child) on part 1 of the NMC register
  • Valid UK NMC PIN

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Darlington Memorial Hospital NHS Trust

Hollyhurst Road

Darlington

County Durham

DL3 6HX


Employer's website

https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Darlington Memorial Hospital NHS Trust

Hollyhurst Road

Darlington

County Durham

DL3 6HX


Employer's website

https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Matron

Donna Colledge

dcolledge@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

13 January 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£47,810 to £54,710 a year Per Annum Pro Rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

C9439-2526-1307

Job locations

Darlington Memorial Hospital NHS Trust

Hollyhurst Road

Darlington

County Durham

DL3 6HX


University Hospital Of North Durham

North Road

Durham

DH1 5TW


Bishop Auckland General Hospital

Cockton Hill Road

Bishop Auckland

County Durham

DL14 6AD


Supporting documents

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