Job summary To provide a nurse-led service to Dermatology patients ensuring timely and effective treatments. Demonstrating a high level of specialist expertise providing advice, support and education to other health professionals, patients, and carers. The post holder will lead and deliver aspects of the dermatology nursing service, providing care, support, and education particularly to dermatology staff and patients undergoing surgery. The post holder will perform Intermediate/Advanced skin surgery independently. To autonomously manage Two-Week-Wait lesion clinics This post will be based mainly within Dermatology procedure rooms and skin cancer clinics; however, the post holder may be required to work in other clinics in Dermatology. The post holder will be involved in the development of services in line with the changing demands for Dermatological Care with a strong emphasis on patient education and nurse led services Main duties of the job To work independently without direct supervision in an autonomous style and as part of a wider interdisciplinary clinical team and demonstrates excellent communication. Highly Autonomous practitioner within Dermatology often working alone and making complex decisions. To conduct surgery as directed on patients referred for dermatological surgical procedures following consultations. Demonstrates high level of expertise in skin lesions and act as a resource in all aspects for patients with a skin disorder. Perform Minor and Intermediate skin surge Identify and promote areas for practice development, including guidelines and procedures to support the delivery of care. Ensure that nursing care is evidence based. About us The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the only acute hospital in the London Borough of Hillingdon and offers a wide range of services including accident and emergency, inpatient care, day surgery, outpatient clinics and maternity services. The Trust's services at Mount Vernon Hospital include routine day surgery, delivered at a modern treatment centre, a minor injuries unit and outpatient clinics. The safety and well-being of our patients and of our staff is paramount and we are making urgent improvements to address this - particularly in infection prevention and control. We are making progress and going forward by working in partnership with local GPs, charities, community services, academic partners, our local authority, neighbouring hospitals and the wider North West London Integrated care system, and ensuring that we listen and work in partnership with our local population. We are absolutely focused on ensuring that our hospitals provide high quality, safe and compassionate care, while drive forward the building of the new Hillingdon Hospital. We have over 3,500 members of staff that are proud to care for nearly half a million people, with a vision to be an outstanding provider of healthcare through leading health and academic partnerships, transforming services, to provide the best care where needed. Date posted 06 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8a Salary £59,490 to £66,239 a year per annum/incl HCAS Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 394-DASNP-7006582 Job locations The Hillingdon Hospital Pield Heath Uxbridge UB8 3NN Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for the main responsibilities of the Dermatology advanced surgical nurse Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for the main responsibilities of the Dermatology advanced surgical nurse Person Specification Criteria Essential Registered Nurse Previous experience in managing /developing a service or working on own initiative Experience in nursing skin cancer patients Desirable First Level Degree Masters Degree Management experience Skin cancer surveillance clinics Person Specification Criteria Essential Registered Nurse Previous experience in managing /developing a service or working on own initiative Experience in nursing skin cancer patients Desirable First Level Degree Masters Degree Management experience Skin cancer surveillance clinics 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). 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. 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 The Hillingdon Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Address The Hillingdon Hospital Pield Heath Uxbridge UB8 3NN Employer's website https://www.thh.nhs.uk/index.php (Opens in a new tab)