North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Dermatology Nurse Manager * Internal Only *

The closing date is 25 June 2025

Job summary

INTERNAL ONLY TO NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST (NCIC) EMPLOYEES

Dermatology Nurse manager Band 7 , 37.5 hours per week. Internal secondment opportunity

No dermatology experience needed

This is an exciting opportunity to lead a Dermatology team across two different sites.

You will be expected to provide effective clinical leadership to facilitate the delivery of patient care without supervision. Ensure that the highest standard of care is delivered to patients in the Dermatology department providing continuing assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of nursing care. Provide expert nursing advice to the MDT, and co-ordinate a training programme for nursing staff.

This job is based at Hilltop heights but will require nurse management and leadership to be shared across the West Cumberland Hospital dermatology team also by effectively prioritising the demand

Main duties of the job

Main duties of the job

  • Provide excellent clinical leadership and management skills to ensure the effective delivery of excellent patient focused care and resources within the remit of the department and within the parameters of agreed Trust policies and guidelines
  • Lead the multidisciplinary team in improving patient services / access within the ward.
  • Lead, establish and demonstrate practice based on current advances in nursing practice and research.
  • Lead the continuing development of the department philosophy.
  • Lead and actively participate in ward meetings, ensuring equity of opinion.
  • Devise and plan duty rota, maintaining safe staffing levels and skill mix within the clinical setting. Provide expert support to the nursing team to ensure use of evidenced based practice.
  • Manage a delegated budget for the department. Actively manage the budgetary implications of decisions.
  • Lead in the recruitment and selection of staff for the ward. Ensure that there is a robust appraisal / PDP process in place for all staff. Actively manage staff attendance and absence, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring adequate cover to ensure continuity of patient care. Address attendance issues.
  • Provide leadership in monitoring and achieving Trust targets.

About us

Working for your organisation

At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding hospital and health services to half a million people. Established on 1st October 2019, the Trust is creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout north Cumbria and beyond. We're responsible for delivering over 70 services across 15 main locations and we employ more than 6,500 members of staff.

Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of 'safe, high quality care every time'.

  • Being a clinically led organisation
  • Quality and safety at the heart
  • A positive patient experience every time
  • A great place to work
  • Managing our money well

As an organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.

Across the North East and North Cumbria we are working together to deliver our ambition to be the greenest region in England by 2030. There is an expectation for all staff to support this by familiarising yourself with the Trust's sustainability initiatives such as waste and recycling, going paperless, videoconferencing, sustainable transport and others.

We encourage you to think about what you can do as an individual and within your team to contribute in to embedding carbon reduction into the everyday running of our organisation.

Details

Date posted

11 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£43,742 to £50,056 a year pa pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

262-A-25-7206406

Job locations

Hilltop Heights Carlisle

London Road

Carlisle

CA1 2NS


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.

Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment.Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed.

If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview.

Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligible vacancies.

Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.

If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.

Important Information

Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date.

For candidates applying using a Hotmail account or have strict firewall settings please ensure the following:

  • Junk Mail is checked regularly

Disclosure and Barring Service:

On 28 November 2020, the new Disclosure and Barring Service filtering rules will come into effect.

The changes mean that:

  • youth cautions, reprimands and final warnings will no longer be subject to automatic disclosure
  • the multiple conviction rule has been removed, meaning that if an individual has more than one conviction, regardless of offence type or time passed, each conviction will be considered against the remaining rules individually, rather than being automatically disclosed.

If you are unsure about whether you need to disclose certain criminal record information, free confidential advice may be sought from one of the charity bodies listed below. These bodies can advise you on what you are legally required to declare and may also be able to advise you on how you can disclose criminal record information to a prospective employer and your legal rights when doing so.

Nacro Tel: 0300 123 1999, or email: helpline@nacro.org.uk

Unlock Tel: 01634 247350, email advice@unlock.org.uk or complete the online form on the Unlock website

Please note the cost of the DBS check is increasing from 2nd December and the new cost will be

Standard DBS check £21.50, Enhanced DBS check £49.50 + any admin costs.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding adults and children therefore if the post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended) the successful candidate(s) will be subject to a criminal records check with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post:

Standard Check: £18 + Administration cost of £3.85 = £21.85. Deducted at £6.85 from 1st month salary and £5 deducted from salary over following 3 months.

Enhanced Check: £38 + administration cost of £3.90 = £41.90. Deducted at £11.90 from 1st month salary and £10 deducted from salary over following 3 months.

As part of the one of the largest employers in the UK NCIC future employees will have also access to the following benefits.

A lease car may be available for this position; further details will be provided upon appointment if applicable.

27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years

Flexible working Scheme

Excellent opportunities for development

Competitive NHS Pension scheme

Access to NHS discounts with retailers and leisure companies

EAP (Employee Assistance Programme) a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems

These schemes are subject to availability

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.

Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment.Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed.

If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview.

Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligible vacancies.

Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.

If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.

Important Information

Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date.

For candidates applying using a Hotmail account or have strict firewall settings please ensure the following:

  • Junk Mail is checked regularly

Disclosure and Barring Service:

On 28 November 2020, the new Disclosure and Barring Service filtering rules will come into effect.

The changes mean that:

  • youth cautions, reprimands and final warnings will no longer be subject to automatic disclosure
  • the multiple conviction rule has been removed, meaning that if an individual has more than one conviction, regardless of offence type or time passed, each conviction will be considered against the remaining rules individually, rather than being automatically disclosed.

If you are unsure about whether you need to disclose certain criminal record information, free confidential advice may be sought from one of the charity bodies listed below. These bodies can advise you on what you are legally required to declare and may also be able to advise you on how you can disclose criminal record information to a prospective employer and your legal rights when doing so.

Nacro Tel: 0300 123 1999, or email: helpline@nacro.org.uk

Unlock Tel: 01634 247350, email advice@unlock.org.uk or complete the online form on the Unlock website

Please note the cost of the DBS check is increasing from 2nd December and the new cost will be

Standard DBS check £21.50, Enhanced DBS check £49.50 + any admin costs.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding adults and children therefore if the post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended) the successful candidate(s) will be subject to a criminal records check with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post:

Standard Check: £18 + Administration cost of £3.85 = £21.85. Deducted at £6.85 from 1st month salary and £5 deducted from salary over following 3 months.

Enhanced Check: £38 + administration cost of £3.90 = £41.90. Deducted at £11.90 from 1st month salary and £10 deducted from salary over following 3 months.

As part of the one of the largest employers in the UK NCIC future employees will have also access to the following benefits.

A lease car may be available for this position; further details will be provided upon appointment if applicable.

27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years

Flexible working Scheme

Excellent opportunities for development

Competitive NHS Pension scheme

Access to NHS discounts with retailers and leisure companies

EAP (Employee Assistance Programme) a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems

These schemes are subject to availability

Person Specification

Skills and Aptitudes

Essential

  • Ability to work as a member of a team, without supervision
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Able to act as a clinical supervisor, mentor and preceptor
  • Able to promote the development of nursing within the Trust
  • Good organisational skills
  • Leadership skills
  • Ability to demonstrate the compassionate values and behaviours needed for dignified care.
  • Ability to work as a team member, without close supervision
  • Ability to communicate with colleagues and the public
  • Ability to liaise with main dermatology unit effectively
  • IT skills

Desirable

  • Project development skills

Other requirements

Essential

  • full UK driving licence with ability to work cross site
  • Willing to develop by expansion of the role
  • Ability to work across site

Qualifications

Essential

  • oRegistered nurse with current registration
  • oManagement / leadership certificate or equivalent experience
  • oRecognised teaching qualification and proven ability to provide clinical education

Desirable

  • oPostgraduate certificate in management or equivalent
  • oFurther relevant postgraduate development or equivalent
  • oPost registration certificate in clinical speciality or equivalent

Knowledge

Essential

  • oContinuing professional development with portfolio
  • oPractice requirements for all nursing staff
  • oTrust policies and procedures
  • oProfessional leadership within the clinical governance framework
  • oNational strategy for nursing and midwifery
  • oAn awareness of the requirements of the post Demonstration of continued learning
  • oBe aware of, and act in, accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct
  • oVulnerable adults, child protection and Mental Capacity Act issues

Desirable

  • oClinical practice development.
  • oLeadership development
  • oKnowledge of the dermatology speciality. Awareness of the local PCPI agenda

Experience

Essential

  • oSpecific training to undertake specific procedures within the remit of the role
  • oDemonstrates evidence of ongoing continuous professional development
  • oRoster management
  • oPreceptor / mentor for student nurses
  • oClinical supervision
  • oBudgetary management
  • oLeadership role
  • oDealing with critical incidents / complaints

Desirable

  • oPatient Care and Public Involvement.
  • oAudit and research in practice
  • oExperience in dermatology
Person Specification

Skills and Aptitudes

Essential

  • Ability to work as a member of a team, without supervision
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Able to act as a clinical supervisor, mentor and preceptor
  • Able to promote the development of nursing within the Trust
  • Good organisational skills
  • Leadership skills
  • Ability to demonstrate the compassionate values and behaviours needed for dignified care.
  • Ability to work as a team member, without close supervision
  • Ability to communicate with colleagues and the public
  • Ability to liaise with main dermatology unit effectively
  • IT skills

Desirable

  • Project development skills

Other requirements

Essential

  • full UK driving licence with ability to work cross site
  • Willing to develop by expansion of the role
  • Ability to work across site

Qualifications

Essential

  • oRegistered nurse with current registration
  • oManagement / leadership certificate or equivalent experience
  • oRecognised teaching qualification and proven ability to provide clinical education

Desirable

  • oPostgraduate certificate in management or equivalent
  • oFurther relevant postgraduate development or equivalent
  • oPost registration certificate in clinical speciality or equivalent

Knowledge

Essential

  • oContinuing professional development with portfolio
  • oPractice requirements for all nursing staff
  • oTrust policies and procedures
  • oProfessional leadership within the clinical governance framework
  • oNational strategy for nursing and midwifery
  • oAn awareness of the requirements of the post Demonstration of continued learning
  • oBe aware of, and act in, accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct
  • oVulnerable adults, child protection and Mental Capacity Act issues

Desirable

  • oClinical practice development.
  • oLeadership development
  • oKnowledge of the dermatology speciality. Awareness of the local PCPI agenda

Experience

Essential

  • oSpecific training to undertake specific procedures within the remit of the role
  • oDemonstrates evidence of ongoing continuous professional development
  • oRoster management
  • oPreceptor / mentor for student nurses
  • oClinical supervision
  • oBudgetary management
  • oLeadership role
  • oDealing with critical incidents / complaints

Desirable

  • oPatient Care and Public Involvement.
  • oAudit and research in practice
  • oExperience in dermatology

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Hilltop Heights Carlisle

London Road

Carlisle

CA1 2NS


Employer's website

https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Hilltop Heights Carlisle

London Road

Carlisle

CA1 2NS


Employer's website

https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Matron

Makala Wilson

Makala.Wilson@ncic.nhs.uk

07811498355

Details

Date posted

11 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£43,742 to £50,056 a year pa pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

262-A-25-7206406

Job locations

Hilltop Heights Carlisle

London Road

Carlisle

CA1 2NS


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