Clinical Nurse Specialist Dermatology - Calderdale

Job description

Job responsibilities

Are you an experienced Chronic Disease Management or Skin Cancer Nurse? Are you passionate about delivering outstanding care in the community? Do you thrive on clinical excellence, innovation, and a truly holistic approach to patient care?

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and grow into a leadership role, wed love to hear from you.

About the Role

Were looking for a confident and experienced Dermatology Nurse to join us as a Clinical Nurse Specialist, leading community-based dermatology clinics and shaping the future of our service.

In this autonomous and rewarding role, you will:

• Lead and deliver community dermatology clinics with a varied and engaging caseload
• Run independent prescribing clinics for chronic skin disease management
• Support the skin cancer pathway, performing minor procedures including:
  • Punch biopsies
  • Curettage
  • Shave procedures
  • Simple excisions
• Provide expert assessment, advice, and ongoing support to patients and their families
• Act as a key point of contact, building trusted relationships through excellent communication

You'll also play a vital role in:

• Coordinating prescriptions efficiently using digital systems
• Tracking results, documenting care, and managing patient communications
• Contributing to MDT discussions and service development
• Role-modelling evidence-based, compassionate care

Working closely with the Service Manager and Lead Nurse, you'll help drive innovation and continuous improvement across our community dermatology service.

What Were Looking For

Essential:

• NMC Level 1 Registered Nurse
• Non-Medical Independent Prescriber (V300)
• Specialist dermatology training (assessment & treatment)
• Significant experience in community dermatology

You'll be:

• Confident working independently
• Highly organised with strong digital skills
• A compassionate clinician with leadership potential

Why Join Us?

At Vita Health Group, our mission is simple: Making People Better.

With over 30 years of experience and now part of Spire Healthcare Group we are proud to deliver high-quality physical and mental health services across the UK.

We invest in our people because we know they make the difference.

What you can expect:

• Flexible working (full-time or part-time options)
• Opportunities for home working
• A high level of autonomy in your role
• A supportive, collaborative team environment
• Ongoing professional development opportunities

We are proud to be recognised as Best Company to Work For at the Health and Wellbeing Awards 2024.

Our people tell us the best things about working here are:

• Supportive leadership and team culture
• Positive, inclusive working environment
• Strong focus on wellbeing and mental health
• Trust, respect, and flexibility

Our Commitment to You

We are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued.

We are:

• An Equal Opportunities Employer
• A Disability Confident Leader
• A Mindful Employer
• Proud supporters of diversity through initiatives including:
  • Ethnicity Matters Scheme
  • Gender Matters Scheme
  • Armed Forces Covenant

We actively promote equity, wellbeing, and a culture where every voice is heard.

Additional Information

• Flexible working options available, including remote working
• All applicants must have the right to work in the UK
• This role is subject to a DBS check

Ready to Apply?

If you're ready to take the next step in your dermatology career and make a real impact in community care, wed love to hear from you.

Join us and help shape the future of dermatology services.

Vita Health Group celebrates life. Improving lives physically and mentally drives everything we do. Now part of Spire Healthcare Group plc we have been providing physical and mental health services for over 30 years. We work in partnership with the NHS, are engaged by insurers and some of the UKs largest corporate companies to support their workforce and provide a full range of physiotherapy services to private customers.

To achieve our mission of Making People Better, we recognise the importance of investing in our staff. We are an award-winning employer recently recognised nationally as Best Company to Work for at the Health and Wellbeing Awards 2024.

This is also recognised by current employees our most recent Employee Survey results showed the top 5 reasons to work here as being:

• Supportive team and management
• Positive work environment
• Wellbeing and mental health support
• Trust and respect
• Autonomy and flexibility

We are keen to progress your skills and enable career development and provide regular Continued Professional Development opportunities including secondments, management training, a mentoring scheme, apprenticeships and regular events and webinars across a range of clinical disciplines. In addition to a competitive salary, we also offer the opportunity of a flexible work life balance and a comprehensive benefits package which you can view here: https://www.vitahealthgroup.co.uk/join-us/careers/

Vita Health Group is proud to be an equal opportunities employer and is seeking to improve the diversity of its workforce. We are committed to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion best practice and positively encourage applications from candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion/belief, marital status, or pregnancy/maternity. For further information on our EDI commitments please view here: Vita Health Groups commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

We are committed to being equitable and supporting the wellbeing of all employees.

• We are a Mindful Employer
• Our status as a Disability Confident Leader dedicated to ensuring that all candidates are treated fairly throughout the recruitment process. All disabled candidates that meet the minimum essential criteria will be considered for interview.
• Our Ethnicity Matters Scheme where all applicants for senior roles (£40,000+) from a minority ethnic group that meet the essential criteria will be considered for interview.
• Our Gender Matters Scheme where all women applicants for senior roles (£60,000+) that meet the essential criteria will be considered for interview.
• Our sign up to the Armed Forces Covenant.
• Our status as a Menopause Friendly Committed employer.
• Our sign up to the Employer with Heart Charter.
• Our commitment to meet the standards outlined in the 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.
• An embedded speaking up culture facilitated by Freedom to Speak Up Guardians.
• Treating transgender individuals with dignity and recognising the potential complications that may arise when taking references. We encourage applicants to contact HR at hr@vhg.co.uk to discuss or amend how we manage reference requests.

Should you wish to discuss any adjustment or assistance you need in the application or interview process please contact recruitment@vhg.co.uk and we will facilitate.

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.

Any data which you share with us throughout the hiring process will be stored securely within the UK and is accessible only by staff who require it. Should your application be unsuccessful, your data will be securely destroyed after 6 months.

Vita Health Group reserves the right to close this job when sufficient applications have been received.

Person Specification

General Requirements

Essential

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Desirable

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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.

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

Vita Health Group

Address

Calderdale

HX1 5AX

Employer's website

https://www.vitahealthgroup.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)