Independent Specialist Adult Social Care Member
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Job Summary
NHS England has established the Advisory Group for Data (AGD) which includes independent members with specialist skills (including statistics, research, ethics, information governance, lay members, and clinicians) and NHS England staff from Data Protection, Caldicott Guardian, and Data and Analytics teams. Together they individually and collectively provide NHS England with expert advice and assurance on internal and external access to data.
The in-depth analysis and discussion of applications for UK health data at AGD meetings, together with the published minutes, ensures that the advice given to NHS England is transparent, thorough, and rigorous and helps the population of the UK to have confidence in NHS England's handling of confidential health data.
Following a period of transition, a number of opportunities have arisen for new members to join AGD and provide NHS England with an important independent voice helping to steer appropriate access to data.
The role is offered as an NHS England employed for tax reasons contract, and will need to comply with relevant policy. Whilst the workload may vary throughout the year, we guarantee the Member a minimum of 36 days work over the year with a salary of £16,560. Additional work, paid pro rata, may be available by agreement with NHS England during the year.
Independent members, including the Chair, will not otherwise hold substantive employment contracts with NHS England. Secondment arrangements may be considered.
Main Duties of the Job
Rather than representing any employer, professional body, or any other group or organisation, independent members will bring their individual experience, knowledge, and expertise. This may be from current or past employment, but we particularly value the insight gained from lived experience. We are keen to receive applications from people from all backgrounds, and encourage you to not just focus on employment in responding to the selection criteria below.
As an independent member, you must be able to consider and debate a wide range of technical and policy information analytically, and focus on key areas without losing track of the bigger picture. You will actively contribute to AGD business, including the review of applications for data. As well as contributing to discussions in-meeting, you may expect to undertake some project work in line with your area of expertise or as requested by NHS England.
You will be expected to prepare for and attend meetings in line with the requirements set out by NHS England in order to meet its business needs. Meetings are currently held weekly via Teams, with a minimum of two in-person plenary meetings each year in Leeds. Meetings are currently held on a Thursday.
As the nature of the requirement for advice evolves, we anticipate that work may be increasingly undertaken outside a formal meeting.
About Us
The NHS England board has 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. We will achieve this purpose by:
* Enabling local systems and providers to improve the health of their people and patients and reduce health inequalities.
* Making the NHS a great place to work, where our people can make a difference and achieve their potential.
* Working collaboratively to ensure our healthcare workforce has the right knowledge, skills, values, and behaviours to deliver accessible, compassionate care.
* Optimising the use of digital technology, research, and innovation.
* Delivering value for money.
If you would like to know more or require further information, please visit NHS England.
Colleagues with a contractual office base are expected to spend, on average, at least 40% of their time working in-person.
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.
Job Responsibilities
As a Specialist Adult Social Care Adviser, You Will
* Have a good understanding of the duty of confidentiality, data protection legislation relevant to health and social care data, consent, and the Caldicott Principles.
* Use your expert knowledge to support the work of AGD.
* Work and behave in a non-discriminatory way in all areas of AGD's activity.
* Work within the context of public sector transparency, respecting the Nolan Principles.
* Provide an active contribution outside of meetings, for example, via NHS England meetings, project work, or email discussions.
As part of your training, you will be willing to attend induction training and a period of observing AGD meetings, and to complete all NHS England mandatory training requirements within 3 months of appointment, and every 12 months thereafter.
All members of the Group will comply with NHS England's Standards of Business Conduct Policy.
Person Specification
Knowledge
* Expert knowledge gained of the Adult Social Care system through work.
Skills
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
* Present views effectively in a clear and straightforward manner.
* Good active listener and disciplined speaker, with the ability to express views in a coherent, concise, and logical fashion.
* Discuss issues and topics with people who may not agree with them, including being able to influence and listen to all views of others from a range of backgrounds.
Experience
* Registered with a UK social care professional body.
* Strong commitment to improving the quality and safety of health and social care for the greater public good.
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.
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
Employer Details
Employer name: NHS England
Address: Any NHS England Office, Nationally, LS14AP
Employer's website: NHS England Careers
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