About this role
Job summary
University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust isseekingan experiencedand motivatedAdvanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP)to joinourSkin Cancer Service.
The post holder willhave expert knowledge and skills indermatology and / or oncologyskin cancer services.
Theywillwork as anautonomous practitionerwithin aprogressive and evolving service,delivering expert clinicalcare forskin cancerpatientsacross Dorset.
Interview date: 4th June 2026
Main duties of the job
Therole includes deliveryofindependent ACP-led clinics within agreed scope of advanced practice, managingpatients withstage I-IVskin cancer.
The postwillaspecificfocusoneducationand workforce development,supporting the Skin CancerSpecialistNurse team through teaching,trainingand clinical supervision.
Applicants shoulddemonstrateadvanced clinicalexpertisein dermatology and/or oncology skin cancer services, with a willingness to develop cross-specialty capability whererequired.
Therole requiresactive professional registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).
Base Location:Cross-site working across Poole Hospital, Royal Bournemouth Hospital and Christchurch Hospital
This is a pivotal time for Dermatology and Skin Cancer Services at UHD, with significant opportunities linked to ongoingservice transformation and innovation.
The post holder will:
Work flexibly across all UHD sites (Poole,Bournemouthand Christchurch)
Contribute toservice improvement, innovation, and pathway development
Support the continuous development ofstaff skills,knowledgeand clinical capability
Drive forward improvements that ensuresafe, effective, and patient-centred care
About us
UHD are investing, developing and transforming Trust services in line with the New Hospital Programme. As part of this, some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or permanently. Recruiting Managers will be happy to answer any service-specific questions at interview.
If a role or service relocates as part of a planned move, excess mileage will not be reimbursed. Travel from home to the new work base will be classed as a normal commute. Any other changes will be managed under Trust or national terms and conditions.
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Job description Job responsibilities
For a more detailed job description and person specification, please refer to the documents attached to this advert.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Professional registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC Recognised teaching of mentoring qualification Masters level Advanced Clinical Practice/Equivalent Masters Non-medical prescriber
Desirable
Budget Management Recognition as Advanced Practitioner by the National Centre for Advancing Practice
Experience Essential
Demonstrable experience of working independently at a Band 7 Clinical role within relevant specialty minimum of 3 years experience. Experience of leading a team and working in partnership with all levels of staff Service and practice development and managing change Experience in education, mentoring, audit Experience of leading & developing people
Desirable
Publication/conference experience Team leader
Knowledge and Technical Skills Essential
Demonstrable theoretical and practical knowledge of dermatology specialty common presentations. Ability to work unsupervised and on own initiative and as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Clinical reasoning, problem-solving and decision-making skills at an advanced level Demonstrable ability to work in a busy environment and resilience when the service is under pressure.
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 University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
Address Poole and Christchurch Hospital, UHD
Poole
BH15 2JB
Employer's website https://www.uhd.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)