Job summary
Are you a dynamic and visionary leader passionate about shaping the future of dermatology services? We are seeking an exceptional individual to drive the rapid recovery and transformation of our dermatology services at University Hospitals Sussex. This is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on patient care and contribute to a unified, future-ready dermatology service across the Trust.
Main duties of the job
- Providing strategic leadership to the multidisciplinary team, ensuring alignment with national recovery goals and a clear vision for restoring and strengthening dermatology services. This includes ensuring a high-performing culture through visible leadership, coaching, and supporting clinical and operational teams.
- You will lead weekly performance reviews, identify bottlenecks and risks, and collaborate with Business Intelligence and clinical teams to develop dashboards that track key indicators like demand, capacity, and throughput.
- Utilising best practice guidelines, including those from GIRFT and the British Association of Dermatologists (BAD), to redesign pathways for efficient, safe, and patient-centered care. You will champion sustainable models such as community dermatology, virtual clinics, and enhanced triage to improve patient access and outcomes. This role will involve building the foundations for a future-ready service, including workforce planning, digital enablers, and modern infrastructure, aligning transformation efforts with NHS Sussex priorities and broader outpatient recovery initiatives.
- Developing and executing a comprehensive communication plan to engage all stakeholders (clinicians, executives, patient groups) on recovery progress and transformation changes. You will facilitate regular briefings, translate complex data into accessible messages, and promote a culture of open communication and continuous improvement.
About us
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in ourWellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Candidate Information Pack: https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/resources/candidate-information-pack/
Job description
Job responsibilities
About You: You will be an experienced and inspirational leader with a proven track record in service improvement and transformation within a healthcare setting, ideally within dermatology. You will possess:
- Exceptional leadership and communication skills, with the ability to engage and motivate diverse teams.
- A strong understanding of NHS targets, performance frameworks, and recovery methodologies.
- Experience in implementing best practice guidelines and driving innovative solutions in clinical pathways.
- The ability to navigate complex challenges, role model resilience, and adapt to a fast-paced environment.
- A commitment to patient safety, quality of care, and reducing health inequalities.
- The ability and willingness to travel between Brighton General Hospital, the Royal Sussex County Hospital, and other UHSx sites as required.
Why Join Us? This is an exciting opportunity to lead a critical service at a time of significant transformation. You will have the chance to make a lasting impact on patient care, work with a dedicated team, and contribute to the strategic direction of dermatology services within University Hospitals Sussex. This role is eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route. Sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements set by UKVI, including the relevant skill and salary thresholds, and any role-specific criteria.
Job description
Job responsibilities
About You: You will be an experienced and inspirational leader with a proven track record in service improvement and transformation within a healthcare setting, ideally within dermatology. You will possess:
- Exceptional leadership and communication skills, with the ability to engage and motivate diverse teams.
- A strong understanding of NHS targets, performance frameworks, and recovery methodologies.
- Experience in implementing best practice guidelines and driving innovative solutions in clinical pathways.
- The ability to navigate complex challenges, role model resilience, and adapt to a fast-paced environment.
- A commitment to patient safety, quality of care, and reducing health inequalities.
- The ability and willingness to travel between Brighton General Hospital, the Royal Sussex County Hospital, and other UHSx sites as required.
Why Join Us? This is an exciting opportunity to lead a critical service at a time of significant transformation. You will have the chance to make a lasting impact on patient care, work with a dedicated team, and contribute to the strategic direction of dermatology services within University Hospitals Sussex. This role is eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route. Sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements set by UKVI, including the relevant skill and salary thresholds, and any role-specific criteria.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of changing and transforming complex, multi-site services
- Project management delivery
- Evidence of working at system level with multi-agency stakeholders
- Consultant job-planning
- Demand and capacity modelling
- Workforce modernisation
- Leading planned care services (acute hospital)
- Conflict management
Desirable
- Project management qualification
- Level 7 qualification in leadership
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Essential
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of changing and transforming complex, multi-site services
- Project management delivery
- Evidence of working at system level with multi-agency stakeholders
- Consultant job-planning
- Demand and capacity modelling
- Workforce modernisation
- Leading planned care services (acute hospital)
- Conflict management
Desirable
- Project management qualification
- Level 7 qualification in leadership
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Essential
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
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.
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).
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.
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).
