Our Team
Meet the Team
Welcome to York Skin Clinic, your specialist destination for mole screening, skin cancer checks, and advanced aesthetics in York. Our team brings together years of medical expertise and specialist dermatology training to deliver personalised care built around your individual needs.
From comprehensive full-body mole assessments to rejuvenation treatments and expert skincare therapies, every consultation is designed with you at the centre. Our doctors, skincare specialists, and dedicated clinic team work together to ensure your visit is seamless, your concerns are heard, and your goals are supported with professionalism, compassion, and genuine warmth.
Whether you're booking a skin health check or exploring cosmetic treatments, you're in expert hands at York Skin Clinic.
Our Team
Emma
Clinic Manager & Co-founder
Emma brings many years of business experience to the team and ensure optimal client experiences.
Emma supports the clinic through the supplier relationships & the organisational processes.
Emma, is a busy mum of 4, enjoys travel and walking
Lois (RN, INP, MSC)
Lead Aesthetic Nurse & Co-Founder
Bringing over 15 years of nursing experience, with a focus on aesthetics for the past 8 years.
As an independent nurse prescriber, Lois operates at an advanced level in the field, having trained with several leading experts in aesthetics. Her expertise lies in treating the full face harmoniously, with a special emphasis on the eye area and overall skin health.
Beyond her professional commitments, Lois finds joy in spending quality time with her family, wild swimming and hiking.
Rachel qualified in 2009 as a registered nurse and embarked on a career solely within Dermatology, specialising in skin surgery and skin cancer for over 15 years. She holds Master's Module qualifications in Minor Surgical Interventions and Dermoscopy, along with being an Independent Non-Medical Prescriber.
Currently serving as a Skin Cancer Specialist Practitioner in the NHS, Rachael assesses patients referred by their GPs for lesion examinations. Conducting clinical assessments, providing diagnoses, and managing skin cancer cases, Rachael frequently performs surgical procedures for removal. She actively participates in the local skin cancer multidisciplinary team (MDT) and collaborates with expert skin cancer centres within the region.
Rachael is known for her holistic patient care approach, she ensures each individual receives care with respect and dignity throughout their treatment journey.
Rachael (RN, INP)
Advanced Practitioner
Sam (RN)
Dermatology Nurse
Sam completed her nurse training in 2004 and is a Registered Nurse with a wealth of experience in dermatology and Skin Cancer.
Initially working in general dermatology this followed by further development as a Skin Cancer Specialist Nurse, this led to a love of Skin surgery which resulted in progression to Skin Surgery specialist nurse. Sam now works in the private sector delivering specialist Skin Cancer screening services.
Sam believes in excellent and ethical standards of care delivery and client service, making clients comfortable and at ease is very important to her.
Sam has completed Skin Surgery Skills Masters level module and has had extensive training in the use of Dermoscopy.
Emily
Skin Therapist
Emily's passion for beauty shines through in everything she does at The York Skin Clinic. As a skilled Skin Therapist and A friendly member of the Front of House Team, she combines her expertise in healthcare and beauty to create a welcoming and professional environment. Many clients know her for her remarkable talent as a Makeup Artist (MUA), So she really does understand it all starts with “good skin”
Jess (RN,INP)
Advanced Nurse Injector RN INP
Jess comes to York Skin Clinic with a background that most aesthetics nurses simply don't have. Having worked alongside Lois and Rachael on the Covid High Dependency Unit, she's the kind of clinician who stays calm under pressure, puts patients first, and earns trust fast — because she's had to.
With years of NHS experience caring for acutely unwell patients, Jess brings a level of clinical experience to aesthetics that genuinely sets her apart. She completed her initial aesthetics training in 2021 and has since developed a love for making women feel their best version — with a particular talent for creating fuller, defined results that still look like you, just elevated.
Whether you're after a subtle lip enhancement or something a little more sculpted, Jess takes the time to understand exactly what you're looking for and delivers it safely, every time. As an independent nurse prescriber, she manages your aftercare directly — but like everything here, it's always a team effort. Treatment plans and results are reviewed together to make sure you're getting safe, effective, high-quality care that keeps you looking and ageing well.
Mr Philip Lim – consultant plastic surgeon
Mr Philip Lim is a leading consultant plastic surgeon working in York and Manchester, specialising in both plastic and reconstructive surgery. His areas of expertise include:
Abdominal and breast reconstruction
Skin cancer surgery
Body contouring (including liposuction)
Blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery)
Wound management
Mr Lim qualified in medicine from the University of Leeds in 1995 and went on to specialise in plastic surgery in 2013. He completed a microsurgical reconstruction fellowship at the Nottingham Breast Institute and Nottingham University Hospital.
He is:
A member of the European Academy of Facial Plastic Surgery
A member of the British Association of Head and Neck Oncologists
A Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of England
An honorary senior lecturer at Hull York Medical School
All upper eyelid procedures at The York Skin Clinic are carried out by Mr Lim, offering patients the reassurance of a highly experienced, consultant‑level surgeon.
Charlotte
Charlotte is a Micropigmentation Specialist with nearly 20 years of experience, specialising in natural-looking eyebrows, eyeliner and lips.
As well as cosmetic treatments, Charlotte's passion lies in medical micropigmentation, particularly 3D areola tattooing, helping restore confidence after breast cancer treatment, surgery and other life-changing experiences.
Charlotte believes that micropigmentation is about so much more than appearance, it’s about helping people feel like themselves again. Supporting cancer patients through their journey is an area she is especially passionate about, and nothing is more rewarding than seeing a client’s confidence return.
Dr Alice (MBBS, MRCS, BSc)
Alice is a practising NHS medical doctor with four years of experience in Plastic Surgery, including work at registrar level. During her medical training she completed a degree in Clinical Anatomy, giving her a deep understanding of facial structure and the subtleties involved in safe aesthetic treatment. She began her aesthetics training in 2022 and has since developed a practice centred on natural, balanced results and evidence‑based techniques.
With an artistic background and a meticulous eye for detail, Alice focuses on delivering subtle enhancements tailored to each patient’s features. Her calm, thoughtful approach reflects her commitment to safety, personalised care and outcomes that support long‑term skin health as well as confidence.
Request A Call Back
info@yorkskinclinic.com
15 Acomb Road,
York
YO24 4EN