Job summary
This is a newly created ANP post and an exciting opportunity to join our established skin cancer nurse team at Waters Green Medical Centre in Macclesfield. The current team consists of an Advanced Nurse Practitioner, Surgical/CNS and cancer support worker, this is an additional post to join this team.
You will join an established team of consultants and clinical nurse specialists and become a key member of the wider Dermatology Department.
Main duties of the job
You will deliver a mix of clinic types and will be integral to delivering the highest standard of care to patients throughout their journey.
This post supports the Department's strong focus on providing quality patient care in a sustainable service delivery model.
To arrange in informal discussion about the role, please contact Emma Murtagh Emma.Murtagh@mcht.nhs.uk, Dermatology Service manager.
About us
Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (MCHFT) provides good quality, safe and effective healthcare to the people of Cheshire and beyond.
The Trust, which manages Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford, was established as an NHS Trust in April 1991 and became a Foundation Trust in April 2008.
We employ almost 5,000 members of staff, provide around 540 hospital beds, with a range of services including accident and emergency, maternity, outpatients, therapies, and children's health.
The Trust is also part of Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership (CCICP), a unique local health partnership that provides a range of community services for people across South Cheshire and Vale Royal.
During the Coronavirus pandemic, the Trust was recognised nationally for its 'Be Safe Be EquiPPEd' campaign, which aimed to make the Trust as safe as possible for staff and patients, through supporting the correct use of PPE.
The results in the 2020 national NHS Staff Survey showed improvements in all elements of the safety culture theme, with 92% of respondents feeling their role made a difference to our patients. We were also recognised nationally for our workforce health and wellbeing initiatives.
At Mid Cheshire, we value our staff and appreciate that in order to give our patients the best quality, compassionate care, we also need to look after our colleagues.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP) in Dermatology (skin Cancer) will use their specialist knowledge, skills and experience in providing Dermatology care to patients with suspected or proven skin cancer attending the Dermatology departments within the Diagnostics & Clinical Services Division.
The successful candidate will work as a self-directed independent practitioner managing a defined caseload of patients for regular follow-up care and treatment. The ANP skin cancer will undertake physical examination (including dermoscopy), complete medical history and arrange further diagnostics tests (bloods, imaging, biopsy) for patients presenting with new undiagnosed lesions.
The ANP will inform the strategic direction of the Dermatology Department regarding the continued development of nurse led Dermatology care within skin cancer services. They will have a role in the development of skin cancer services within the Trust ensuring this relates to the needs of patients and is in-line with NICE Guidance strategic, operational and National objectives They will coordinate effective communication across the multi professional team, between departments and the community. The ANP will provide specialist education and development for nursing staff and colleagues through education programmes, individual development programmes and clinical supervision.
The ANP will directly support the nursing team and junior doctors to complete competency-based training programmes appropriate to their level. The ANP promotes excellence in nursing practice through the integration of expert clinical practice, education, consultancy, acting as a resource, developing practice and commitment to research and audit.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP) in Dermatology (skin Cancer) will use their specialist knowledge, skills and experience in providing Dermatology care to patients with suspected or proven skin cancer attending the Dermatology departments within the Diagnostics & Clinical Services Division.
The successful candidate will work as a self-directed independent practitioner managing a defined caseload of patients for regular follow-up care and treatment. The ANP skin cancer will undertake physical examination (including dermoscopy), complete medical history and arrange further diagnostics tests (bloods, imaging, biopsy) for patients presenting with new undiagnosed lesions.
The ANP will inform the strategic direction of the Dermatology Department regarding the continued development of nurse led Dermatology care within skin cancer services. They will have a role in the development of skin cancer services within the Trust ensuring this relates to the needs of patients and is in-line with NICE Guidance strategic, operational and National objectives They will coordinate effective communication across the multi professional team, between departments and the community. The ANP will provide specialist education and development for nursing staff and colleagues through education programmes, individual development programmes and clinical supervision.
The ANP will directly support the nursing team and junior doctors to complete competency-based training programmes appropriate to their level. The ANP promotes excellence in nursing practice through the integration of expert clinical practice, education, consultancy, acting as a resource, developing practice and commitment to research and audit.
Person Specification
Clinical
Essential
- Qualified and Registered Nurse
Clinical
Essential
Clinical
Essential
- Non-Medical Prescribing/ Imminent Non-Medical Prescribing
Clinical
Desirable
- Dermatology Qualifications
Person Specification
Clinical
Essential
- Qualified and Registered Nurse
Clinical
Essential
Clinical
Essential
- Non-Medical Prescribing/ Imminent Non-Medical Prescribing
Clinical
Desirable
- Dermatology Qualifications
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
