Job summary
This role will suit someone with a background in implementing the Medical Practitioners Responsible Officer Regulations or other relevant professional standards regulations. Experience supporting clinical governance systems and processes would also be an advantage for this role.
The Higher Level Responsible Officer (HLRO) team in NHS England South East Region Medical Directorate, works within a statutory framework to support healthcare organisations to make sure doctors are working within robust clinical governance structures. The HLRO Team works with designated bodies and their appointed Responsible Officers to fulfil the statutory requirements of the Medical Profession Responsible Officer Regulations.
This role includes working across the South East region, liaising with over 120 designated bodies and the senior medical leaders within those organisations responsible for the medical appraisal and revalidation of doctors.
Office based in either Reading, Southampton or Horley, with hybrid working, the post holder will be expected to spend on average, at least 40% of their time working in-person. Travel throughout the south east region and to London is required.
The HLRO team seeks a highly organised individual with capability and interest in supporting the work of senior medical leaders in their Responsible Officer role. The ideal candidate should be a confident communicator and used to working with external stakeholders.
Main duties of the job
1. To work effectively both as part of a small dynamic team and, autonomously.
2. To work confidently and proactively within the confines of NHS England's policies and procedures relating to the work of the Higher Level Responsible Officer.
3. To manage the day to day communications with Responsible Officers and their designated body teams.
4. To support the preparation of information and data for regular meetings and the following up of open actions.
5. To design and develop databases and spreadsheets for the analysis of information and data collected and held by the HLRO team.
6. To support Responsible Officer medical appraisal allocation and to liaise with medical appraisers.
7. To provide high quality administrative support for quality review visits to designated bodies
8. To support the organisation and delivery of quarterly virtual and in-person network meetings for Responsible Officers and their teams.
About us
The NHS England board have set out the top-level purpose for the new organisation to lead the NHS in England to deliver high-quality services for all, which will inform the detailed design work and we will achieve this purpose by:
9. Enabling local systems and providers to improve the health of their people and patients and reduce health inequalities.
10. Making the NHS a great place to work, where our people can make a difference and achieve their potential.
11. Working collaboratively to ensure our healthcare workforce has the right knowledge, skills, values and behaviours to deliver accessible, compassionate care
12. Optimising the use of digital technology, research, and innovation
13. Delivering value for money.
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Colleagues with a contractual office base are expected to spend, on average, at least 40% of their time working in-person.
Staff recruited from outside the NHS will usually be appointed at the bottom of the pay band.
NHS England hold a Sponsor Licence; this means that we may be able to sponsor you providing the Home Office requirements are met. To be eligible for sponsorship through the Skilled Worker route you'll usually need to be paid the 'standard' salary rate of at least £38,700 per year, or the 'going rate' for your job, whichever is higher. You can find more information on the Government website.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information, please see the job description and person specification, which are attached within this job advert.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
14. Educated to degree level in relevant subject or equivalent level of experience of working at a similar level in specialist area.
Knowledge and experience
Essential
15. Demonstrated experience and application of the Medical Practitioners Responsible Officer Regulations or other relevant professional standards regulations.
Knowledge and experience
Essential
16. Demonstrated experience in communications with senior medical leaders and external stakeholder management.
Skills and capabilities
Essential
17. Ability to analyse and interpret information, pre-empt and evaluate issues, and recommend an appropriate course of action to address the issues.
Skills and capabilities
Essential
18. Ability to prepare and produce concise yet insightful communications for dissemination to senior stakeholders.