Clinical Director for Dermatology

CHEC; Preston; Hybrid; GBP 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holidays

Pension

Life assurance

Bluelight Card

Employee discounts

Cycle to work

Tech scheme

MediCash

Job summary

CHEC is seeking a Clinical Director of Dermatology to lead a national dermatology portfolio with a focus on quality, governance and patient safety. The role includes direct clinical work and strategic development, with oversight of performance and financial targets across CHEC’s dermatology pathway.

Ideal candidates will hold specialist dermatology registration, GMC licence to practice, and have a track record of service improvement and leadership in healthcare settings.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in healthcare.
• Experience developing clinical strategies and governance.
• Strong communication with stakeholders at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership to Dermatology service and support CMO.
• Oversee operational performance and strategic development of the service.
• Lead research and audit strategies within dermatology services.
• Deliver patient-centred care with emphasis on safety, quality and governance.
• Direct clinical work including assessment, diagnosis and management of dermatology patients.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Communication

Clinical leadership

Education

Specialist registration in Dermatology

Full GMC Registration

Job description

The purpose is to provide clinical leadership and support to the Chief Medical Officer in overseeing the Dermatology Service across CHEC, including providing perspectives improving clinical pathways and programmes that deliver improvements in quality and patient care.The successful candidate will be responsible for the operational performance and strategic development of the service. This will include accountability for high quality patient care, patient safety, clinical quality and governance, the delivery of agreed performance and financial objectives, and ensuring that the service operates with the needs of patients as its highest priority.The role holder will also be responsible for undertaking direct clinical work in the dermatology service by providing comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, and management of patients within the dermatology pathway.

Main duties of the job

Job Title: Clinical Director for DermatologyLocation: Preferably Leicestershire or Essex Region, with National oversight and visits to Head Office in PrestonFlexible on the employment model, may suit someone who is looking for:Part time work clinical director rolePortfolio careerFull Time role with CHEC, a mix of Clinical Director and direct clinical work

About us

Since 2012, CHEC has been working with the NHS to increase patient choice and provide better access to exceptional, timely, locally-based ophthalmology and gastroenterology care free at the point of care.CHEC has a nationwide portfolio of community hospitals and clinics operating in a unique hub-and-spoke model. We are proud to have a role alongside colleagues in the NHS, offering patients the choice of access to essential procedures and help achieve the best possible clinical outcomes. We continue to expand our community-based offering of vital healthcare to patients across England, including ENT (Ear, Nose and Throat) and Dermatology services.CHEC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees to share this commitment, this includes being aware of and adhering to all CHEC Safeguarding policies. Recruitment checks are undertaken in accordance with the NHS Employment Check Standards and successful applicants may be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Job responsibilities

We are always looking for great talent to join our team and help achieve our ambitious goals and growth. We care about our people, and we care about the future of community health and how CHEC can play an innovative part in making this great, with your help.If you are care focused and looking to join an organisation that is thriving on success, then CHEC is your employer of choice! We have an exciting opportunity for a new Clinical Director of Dermatology to join us!We are looking for someone who can:To use the resources of the service to deliver the activity, quality and financial targets agreed with the CMO, and in line with the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and in partnership with operational teams.Review existing practices and ensuring that continuous improvement, which consider models of best practice and best use of resources, are incorporated into plans.Working closely with operational teams and the CMO to ensure delivery plans are compatible, that activities across the service are appropriately coordinated and integrated, and that opportunities for more efficient and effective ways of working are fully realised.Supporting clinical teams and managers to deliver service improvement projects.Constantly review the performance of the service and ensure that it meets all service delivery targets.Actively explore and implement opportunities for cost improvement.To lead on the development of the research and audit strategies and implementation plans within the dermatology services.Provide comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, and management of patients within the Dermatology pathway.Conduct thorough pre-procedure assessments and obtain informed consent from patients when Minor Surgery is performed.Interpret findings accurately and provide timely feedback to patients, referring physicians and healthcare teams as required.Apply highly developed clinical knowledge to independently assess, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate treatments and interventions for patients referred for dermatology, and related services.Ensure safe and appropriate use of specialist equipment.Use extensive advanced theoretical knowledge and practical expertise across Dermatology; including clinical and research developments, to deliver an excellent quality of evidence based specialised patient care.Autonomously provide physical clinical examinations, decision making for clinical patient situations based on the analysis, interpretation, and comparison of a range of options. Make autonomous diagnostic and treatment decisions based on the clinical and histological findings or other investigations.Promote advanced specialist knowledge and skills within the dermatology multidisciplinary team.Use advanced clinical skills and autonomous judgment to prescribe medication for patients following interpretation of clinical findings and investigations across several broad and varied clinical fields.What youll bring to the role:Full GMC Registration, with licence to practice.Specialist registration in Dermatology.Extensive experience as a Consultant Dermatologist.Strong strategic thinking and planning skills, with the ability to develop and implement clinical strategies in line with organisational objectives.Experience in service improvement.Demonstrated expertise in the diagnosis and management of dermatology conditions.Proven leadership experience within a healthcare setting, with a track record of successfully leading and managing teams.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage with stakeholders at all levels, including clinicians, management, and patients.Why work for us?28 days holidays plus bank holidaysBuy and sell annual leave schemeRefer a friend schemeCompany pensionCompany sick pay schemeLife assurance schemeBluelight Card- 100s of discount and cashback optionsPerformance review with a training and development planEmployee discounts portalCycle to work schemeTech schemeMediCash - Health Cash Plan

Person Specification

Additional Criteria

• Full GMC Registration, with licence to practice.
• Extensive experience as a Consultant Dermatologist.
• Strong strategic thinking and planning skills, with the ability to develop and implement clinical strategies in line with organisational objectives.
• Experience in service improvement.
• Demonstrated expertise in the diagnosis and management of dermatology conditions.
• Proven leadership experience within a healthcare setting, with a track record of successfully leading and managing teams.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage with stakeholders at all levels, including clinicians, management, and patients.

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.

Full-time,Part-time,Job share,Flexible working