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National Specialist Advisor - Pathology (Point of Care & Phlebotomy)
NHS AfC: Band 9
Main area: Point of Care and Phlebotomy
Grade: NHS AfC: Band 9
Contract: Fixed term: 3 months (until 31-Mar-2025 (Secondment only for current NHS employees))
Hours: Part time - 7.5 hours per week
Job ref: 990-COO-6707618-E
Site: Wellington House
Town: London
Salary: £105,385 - £121,271 per annum pro rata (inclusive of London Weighting)
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 14/01/2025 23:59
Job overview
The Diagnostics Recovery & Transformation Programme is the largest single investment programme in the NHS in terms of capital and revenue combined (second largest after New Hospital Programme in terms of capital only).
It is delivering twin priorities:
* A significant transformation in the NHS diagnostic model (delivering recommendations of 2020 Richards Review)
* Recovery of diagnostic services as a key element of overall elective recovery and cancer performance.
The pathology transformation element of this work seeks to boost the productivity and resilience of pathology services through the development of pathology networks, with the associated investment in shared digital infrastructure and equipment as well as workforce training and development.
Main duties of the job
The National Specialty Adviser(s) are responsible for providing expert clinical advice to the Diagnostics Recovery & Transformation Programme as well as expert professional advice and support in the development of strategy and policy relating to the Diagnostics programme and specialty programme workstream.
The post holders will support senior leaders with the provision of clinical advice and leadership through:
* Clinical advice to drive improvement of point of care testing and/or phlebotomy services in England.
* Clinical advice to support the commissioning of point of care testing and phlebotomy services across England.
* Clinical advice and support to front line units/systems as needed, complementing the work of regional pathology Clinical Leads in this area.
* Clinical advice on the development and delivery of improved models of pathology service delivery.
* Clinical advice on the achievement of a sustainable pathology workforce.
* Ensuring benefits to population health and addressing health inequalities.
* Securing buy-in and removing barriers to project success, including working with trusts and relevant national bodies and societies.
Person specification
Qualifications
* Holds fellowship of a relevant association e.g- Royal College Pathology, Allied Healthcare Professional Federation
Knowledge & Experience
* Experienced clinical practitioner with credibility and the ability to command the respect of all clinical and non-clinical professionals across primary, secondary and community care.
* Significant experience of working at a national or sub-national level as a clinical leader in the specialty.
* The NSA should be a source of expert clinical knowledge on the latest scientific advances and innovations in science, technology, data, digital and therapeutics in the field.
* Experience of operating in complex, highly political environments requiring tact and discretion.
Skills
* Uses evidence to make improvements seeking out innovation and opportunities to tackle health inequalities.
* Track record of delivering major change programmes to transform clinical services.
* The ability to build excellent collaborative networks and develop effective and mutually supportive relationships with key partners within and throughout organisations.
* Actively develops themselves and others.
Our commitments to you
We are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. We know that different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds create a stronger and more creative work environment that delivers better patient outcomes. We strive to ensure our people feel trusted, valued and empowered. We’re passionate about nurturing and developing people. We welcome your talent and enthusiasm irrespective of age, disability, neuro-divergence, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances.
We welcome applications from disabled candidates. If you meet all the essential criteria, you will be guaranteed an interview.
Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK under the Skilled Worker route are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.
If applying for this role on a secondment basis, please make sure you have obtained prior agreement from your current line manager to apply for this position.
Please note that we currently do not accept applications via recruitment agencies.
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
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