Closing date: 29 July 2026

Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Dermatology team in MCHFT as an Advanced Clinical Practitioner in Chronic Diseases. We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced nurse who will embrace this dynamic and challenging role.

For the right candidate, consideration may be given to appointing at a Band 7 developmental level, with a structured development plan and clear objectives to support progression to Band 8a upon successful achievement of the required competencies and experience.

This role will be predominantly based at Macclesfield Health Hub, with some sessions also across Northwich and Crewe.

Main duties of the job
The team treat patients across the life span with acute and long term skin conditions, including those with chronic inflammatory skin disease. The ACP will work across sites, taking responsibility for a number of specialised clinics, to assess, diagnose and treat out-patients with a wide range of skin conditions including the prescribing of topical, systemic and biologic medicine. They will work autonomously at an advanced level and use their expert knowledge and skills to make safe and effective clinical decisions, and to provide expert advice to patients, carers, peers and the wider hospital on a daily basis - both at the point of diagnosis and throughout the patient pathway. They will be committed to providing high quality and patient focused care at all times.

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.

Date posted: 15 July 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 8a
Salary: £57,528 to £64,750 a year pa pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number: 412-DCSS-7716532
Job locations: Waters Green Medical Centre, Macclesfield, SK11 6JL, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
As a senior member of the dermatology department they will work effectively as part of the multidisciplinary team, demonstrating effective leadership and acting as a positive role model for others. They will be responsible for a complex caseload of patients and balancing this with conflicting non clinical demands on a regular basis, to ensure all four pillars of Advanced Practice are met within their role. The post holder will utilise skills of clinical expertise, leadership, research, education and management. Excellent and professional communication skills are vital.They will lead others, think strategically and communicate effectively. They will work collaboratively, influence decisions and outcomes within the department, and be committed to improving care in a complex healthcare organisation by implementing and evaluating evidence based standards, guidelines, procedures and policies. They will be responsible for developing and auditing the ANP service within Dermatology, in addition to creating and developing specialist dermatology education to a wide range of individuals.The applicant must be a competent individual able to demonstrate self awareness and integrity in post.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Prescriber

Desirable

• Leadership

Experience
Essential

• Dermatology Experience

Desirable

• Chronic Disease Experience

Values
Essential

• Commitment to quality and safety

Desirable

• Evidence of teamwork and collaboration

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).

Employer details
Employer name: Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Waters Green Medical Centre, Macclesfield, SK11 6JL, United Kingdom
Employer's website: Apply through our website

For questions about the job, contact:
Service Manager Emma Murtagh
Email: emma.murtagh@mcht.nhs.uk
Phone: 01270612358