Dermatology - Advanced Clinical Practitioner

The Vacancy

Job Title: Advanced Clinical Practitioner

Location: Mid & South Essex

Contract Type: Permanent

We are currently seeking a Dermatology Advanced Clinical e to support the delivery of our community dermatology services across Mid-South Essex. This position offers an excellent opportunity to join our team and contribute to our continued growth and service development, with flexibility aligned to clinicians availability.

At CHEC, we care deeply about our people and the future of healthcare. We are committed to innovation and the delivery of high-quality patient care, and we are looking for clinicians who share our values and wish to play an active role in shaping the future of health services.

About CHEC

CHEC is an established group of hospitals and community clinics operating across the UK. Our bespoke, state of the art surgical centres are widely recognised for delivering high-quality, end to end patient care through strong NHS partnerships.

We uphold five core values throughout the employee and patient journey to ensure a positive experience for everyone: Caring, Passionate, Togetherness, Listening, and Focus. All colleagues at CHEC are expected to demonstrate these values in their daily work.

About the Role

CHEC is looking to recruit an experienced Dermatology Advanced Clinical Practitioner to join our team and support the continued growth of our community dermatology services. The successful candidate will be able to work independently and manage a wide range of dermatological conditions, including acne, psoriasis, and eczema, that would otherwise be referred to secondary care.

The role involves clinical triage of referrals, assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing monitoring of patients within community clinic settings. You will also support the day-to-day operations of outpatient services across multiple sites, ensuring a safe, efficient, and patient-centred environment.

Working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality care, supporting patient education, and contributing to the smooth running of the service.

Our community dermatology service provides patients with rapid access to specialist opinion and high-quality care within convenient community clinic settings.

We welcome applications from:

• Dermatology Specialist Nurses, with independent experience
• Advanced Nurse Practitioners with dermatology experience
• Nurses with a recognised qualification in Dermatology and independent experience

Essential requirements:

• Registered Nurse with valid NMC registration
• Recognised qualification or diploma in Dermatology (or equivalent experience)
• Demonstrable experience working in dermatology services
• Ability to independently manage a clinical caseload
• Experience in assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of dermatological conditions
• Competence in patient education and chronic disease management
• Personal indemnity fully covering all patient care delivered under this agreement
• Evidence and date of most recent appraisal
• Commitment to continuous professional development
• Strong understanding of patient-centred care and clinical governance

Why work for us?

• 25 days holidays plus bank holidays
• Buy and sell annual leave scheme
• Refer a friend scheme
• Company pension
• Company sick pay scheme
• Life assurance scheme
• Bluelight Card- 100’s of discount and cashback options
• Performance review with a training and development plan
• Employee discounts portal
• Gym membership discounts
• Cycle to work scheme
• Tech scheme

Work Location: In person