Job summary

A high profile, accessible and responsive leader with professional, clinical and managerial responsibility for Dermatology Outpatients at University Hospital and Rugby St Cross Hospital. Able to make informed decisions within their own clinical area and scope of professional practice, involving patients and nursing staff to ensure agreed standards and objectives are met.

The post holder will be expected to provide clinical expertise and knowledge, demonstrating a sound understanding of the issues related to outpatient care and management. They will monitor and improve standards of care through clinical audit, evidence base practice, teaching and supporting professional colleagues and the provision of skilled professional leadership.

Please be advised that interviews are proposed for week commencing 23rd September.

Main duties of the job

Accountable for own actions in accordance with Code of Professional Conduct. Will contribute towards corporate objectives, acting within local, Trust and statutory guidelines and policies at all times.

Highly developed communication skills enabling maintenance of high quality service and ensuring timely management and resolution of unexpected events and situations.

Responsible for education and training provision of identified staff groups, patients and carers within defined areas.

Promote and monitor adherence to Health and Safety and Trust policy designed to protect healthcare staff and service users from known hazards.

Closing Date : Please be advised that this job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested.

About us

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.

We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.

Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.

We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.

The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.

Job description

Job responsibilities

• A knowledgeable team leader and resource for staff, advising on national, local and Trust policy and procedures / guidelines, ensuring that clinical governance is embedded in practice. Will support staff and users in service and policy development within a defined area / speciality.
• Responsible for identifying and assessing complex clinical and non-clinical issues, implementing resolutions and monitoring / auditing outcome.
• Responsible for interdepartmental / organisational activities including HR; budget management; complaints; and patient flow.
• Demonstrate clinical credibility within the outpatient setting and various specialities, including understanding use and maintenance of specialised equipment.
• Utilise and ensure others utilise information and IT systems to secure accurate and timely patient, workforce and resource data available.
• Regularly manage expected and unexpected clinical events requiring high but unpredictable levels of physical effort according to patient dependency / clinical need.
• Support patients, carers and others during difficult situations arising in the clinical area, imparting bad news.

For further details of the role please see the attached job description.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Desirable

Experience

Essential

Desirable

Knowledge

Essential

Skills

Essential

Desirable