Clinical Assessment Nurse
Location: Edgbaston, Birmingham
Work Schedule: Part-time 16hrs pw
Salary: £38,480 pro rata
sk:n Clinics is a leading UK skin clinic specialising in advanced aesthetic and medical skincare treatments. Our expert clinicians combine cutting-edge technology with personalised care to help you achieve healthy, radiant skin and lasting confidence.
We are seeking to recruit a clinical Assessment Nurse, to join our clinical Services team in our Edgbaston clinic.
The role will report into our Clinical Services Manager and the successful candidate must be a registered nurse with a current NMC registration.
Role Purpose
The Clinical Assessment Nurse is responsible for undertaking clinical assessments and reviews relating to VAT exemption eligibility across aesthetic and dermatology services delivered by sk:n.
The role supports organisational compliance with HMRC guidance by reviewing clinical records, patient questionnaires, consultation documentation, and supporting evidence to determine whether treatment qualifies for VAT exemption on medical or psychological grounds.
This is a non-patient-facing governance and assessment role focused on professional judgement, consistency, documentation quality, and regulatory compliance. The postholder will work closely with operational, finance, and clinical teams to ensure decisions are evidence-based, appropriately recorded, and aligned with company policy and professional standards.
Key Responsibilities
Clinical Assessment
- Conduct VAT exemption assessments for patients seeking aesthetic or dermatological treatment.
- Assess the clinical, functional, and psychological impact of the condition or concern presented by the patient.
- Determine whether treatment meets the criteria for VAT exemption in accordance with current HMRC guidance and organisational policy.
Escalate complex, unclear, or high-risk cases to an appropriate senior clinician or medical practitioner.
- Ensure assessments are objective, evidence-based, and professionally defensible.
Documentation & Governance
- Maintain accurate, contemporaneous, and comprehensive clinical records within the electronic medical record system.
- Ensure all supporting evidence and rationale for VAT decisions are clearly documented.
- Support audit processes relating to VAT exemption assessments and clinical record quality.
- Identify and report concerns, inconsistencies, or potential misuse of VAT exemption processes.
Maintain compliance with:
- NMC Code
- Data protection and confidentiality requirements
- Consent and documentation standards
- Internal clinical governance frameworks
Collaboration
- Work collaboratively with clinic teams, doctors, operational leaders, governance colleagues, and finance departments.
- Provide guidance to operational teams regarding documentation requirements and assessment processes.
- Support consistency of approach across all clinics and regions.
Professional Responsibilities
- Maintain active NMC registration and professional revalidation requirements.
- Work within professional scope of practice and competence at all times.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of:
Aesthetic and dermatology treatments
HMRC VAT exemption guidance
Clinical governance and safeguarding principles
- Participate in mandatory training and continuing professional development.
Person Specification
Essential
- Registered Nurse with active NMC registration.
- Previous experience in aesthetics, dermatology, cosmetic healthcare, or outpatient clinical assessment.
- Strong clinical assessment and documentation skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to manage sensitive conversations professionally and empathetically.
- Strong understanding of confidentiality and data protection requirements.
- High attention to detail and professional integrity.
- Competent using electronic clinical systems and Microsoft Office.
Desirable
- Experience within aesthetic medicine or cosmetic surgery environments.
- Understanding of VAT exemption processes within healthcare or cosmetic services.
- Experience undertaking remote/video consultations.
- Knowledge of CQC regulated healthcare environments.
- Previous audit or governance experience.
Key Competencies
- Professional judgement
- Clinical documentation
- Communication and patient engagement
- Ethical decision-making
- Attention to detail
- Governance and compliance awareness
- Team collaboration
- Professional accountability
What’s in it for you?
- A competitive salary
- Free Laser Eye and Intraocular Lens Surgery
- Discounts on group companies procedures and products
- Generous family & friends discounts across all group brands
- 33 days annual leave FTE*
- Workplace Pension Scheme