Job summary
The post holder is an experienced and competent healthcare professional who has continuous responsibility for the leadership, education, and quality of the outpatient/dermatology team. They are responsible for achieving clinical excellence in Dermatology through effective utilisation of the team, including appropriate allocation of work, efficient use of resources, and the development and implementation of policies, guidelines, and quality improvement projects.
The post holder will work collaboratively and co-operatively with colleagues, patients, and families to ensure safe, effective, and patient-centred care. They will actively contribute to the wider activities, priorities, and strategic plans of the Trust, supporting innovation, service development, and the delivery of high standards of clinical practice.
The role includes promoting a positive working environment, supporting staff wellbeing, and encouraging continuous professional development within the team. The post holder will also be expected to champion good governance, uphold statutory and regulatory requirements, and support the embedding of best practice across the service.
On occasion, the post holder may be required to support or deputise for the Matron/Main/VIN OPD Manager, as well as provide support across sites, including Victoria Infirmary, Northwich, or Waters Green in Macclesfield. Flexibility across sites and services may be required in response to operational needs.
Main duties of the job
We are seeking an experienced clinical leader to support the safe, efficient, and high-quality delivery of our Dermatology Outpatient Services. You will oversee daily operations across general clinics, nurse-led services, phototherapy, and skin surgery, ensuring excellent patient care, safety, and experience. The role includes managing clinic capacity, patient flow, waiting lists, and staffing, while supporting key pathways such as chronic skin conditions, urgent suspected skin cancer, patch testing, and biologics monitoring.
You will ensure compliance with national guidelines, Trust policies, lone-working arrangements, and robust documentation.
Responsibilities include resolving operational issues, maintaining equipment and stock, and contributing to service development, pathway redesign, and digital improvements.
You will work closely with consultants, specialty doctors, nurses, CSWs, and administrative teams to deliver coordinated, patient-centred care.
The role also involves leading governance activity, including audits, risk management, incident reporting, and policy development. You will provide visible leadership, support workforce planning, recruitment, supervision, appraisal, and staff development. A commitment to continuous improvement, patient involvement, and fostering a positive, learning-focused culture is essential.
About us
Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community services for East Cheshire (population 399K) and West Cheshire and Chester (population 357K). Our services include planned and unplanned/emergency care, cardiac and critical care, child health, maternity, and intermediate care across Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford.Through our community arm, Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership, we deliver extensive services in 26 medical centres and schools in collaboration with Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS FT and the South Cheshire and Vale Royal GP Alliance. With 500 beds and around 5,500 staff, we are one of the area's largest employers.
Since the formation of Integrated Care Systems in July 2022, the Trust has become a key partner in Cheshire East & Cheshire West and Chester and in two provider collaboratives, aligning our strategic goals with the Cheshire & Merseyside Integrated Care System.As part of the national New Hospital Programme, we're reimagining Leighton Hospital to create a new health and care neighbourhood, transforming healthcare delivery for a Healthier Future. Learn more on our Healthier Futures website.
At Mid Cheshire, our mission is to inspire hope and provide unparalleled care for the people and communities of Cheshire, helping them to enjoy life to the fullest.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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Oversee the daytoday running of Dermatology Outpatients, ensuring safe, effective, and patientcentred care.
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Manage clinic capacity, patient flow, waiting lists, and staffing to meet service demand.
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Support dermatology pathways including chronic skin conditions, urgent suspected skin cancer, patch testing, and biologics monitoring.
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Ensure compliance with national guidelines, Trust policies, loneworking arrangements, and robust documentation standards.
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Resolve operational issues promptly, including equipment faults, clinic readiness, and stock levels.
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Lead and contribute to service development, pathway redesign, digital improvements, and qualityimprovement initiatives.
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Work collaboratively with consultants, specialty doctors, nurse specialists, CSWs, and administrative teams.
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Promote evidencebased dermatology practice and continuous improvement across all outpatient services.
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Uphold high standards of governance, including risk management, incident reporting, audits, and policy development.
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Ensure a safe working environment and compliance with Health and Safety, safeguarding, infection prevention, and regulatory requirements.
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Provide visible clinical leadership, supervising staff, supporting development, and ensuring effective delegation.
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Support workforce planning, recruitment, induction, supervision, appraisal, and ongoing competency development.
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Encourage patient and public involvement to shape service improvements and enhance patient experience.
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Foster a learning culture built on psychological safety, reflective practice, and continuous improvement
- Maintain own professional development and support the training, supervision and competency assessment of the Dermatology Outpatient team.
- Participate in audits and service evaluations to improve clinical standards, safety and quality.
Job description
Job responsibilities
-
Oversee the daytoday running of Dermatology Outpatients, ensuring safe, effective, and patientcentred care.
-
Manage clinic capacity, patient flow, waiting lists, and staffing to meet service demand.
-
Support dermatology pathways including chronic skin conditions, urgent suspected skin cancer, patch testing, and biologics monitoring.
-
Ensure compliance with national guidelines, Trust policies, loneworking arrangements, and robust documentation standards.
-
Resolve operational issues promptly, including equipment faults, clinic readiness, and stock levels.
-
Lead and contribute to service development, pathway redesign, digital improvements, and qualityimprovement initiatives.
-
Work collaboratively with consultants, specialty doctors, nurse specialists, CSWs, and administrative teams.
-
Promote evidencebased dermatology practice and continuous improvement across all outpatient services.
-
Uphold high standards of governance, including risk management, incident reporting, audits, and policy development.
-
Ensure a safe working environment and compliance with Health and Safety, safeguarding, infection prevention, and regulatory requirements.
-
Provide visible clinical leadership, supervising staff, supporting development, and ensuring effective delegation.
-
Support workforce planning, recruitment, induction, supervision, appraisal, and ongoing competency development.
-
Encourage patient and public involvement to shape service improvements and enhance patient experience.
-
Foster a learning culture built on psychological safety, reflective practice, and continuous improvement
- Maintain own professional development and support the training, supervision and competency assessment of the Dermatology Outpatient team.
- Participate in audits and service evaluations to improve clinical standards, safety and quality.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of knowledge within field
Clinical
Essential
- 2+ years at Band 6 level
- 2+ years surgical experience
- Resgistered nurse/NMC
Desirable
Leadership Skills
Essential
- Ability to perform a wide range of duties according to the job description
Desirable
- Experience managing a team
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of knowledge within field
Clinical
Essential
- 2+ years at Band 6 level
- 2+ years surgical experience
- Resgistered nurse/NMC
Desirable
Leadership Skills
Essential
- Ability to perform a wide range of duties according to the job description
Desirable
- Experience managing a team
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Dermatology Satellite Unit, Leighton Hospital
Middlewich Road
Leighton
CW1 4QJ
Employer's website
https://www.mcht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
