Specialised Services Clinical Panel Member

Job summary

Therole of Specialised Services Clinical Panel Member is to provide impartial,evidence based clinical advice and leadership to:

• supportservice innovation and transformation in clinical priority areas throughclinical commissioning policy and service specification development
• TheClinical Panel member will:
• understandNHS England and specialised commissioning corporate priorities
• assessthe research evidence presented, taking account of any specific expert clinicalconsensus advice provided in order to reach a judgement on the proposed policy/ development or recommended actions
• provideclinical advice in developing specialised services commissioning products
• understandthe need to ensure value in the use of NHS resources
• participatein web-conference meetings of the Clinical Panel, although extraordinary faceto face Panels maybe organised.
• provideclinical advice as necessary in national Service Reviews

The appointment isoffered on a remunerated sessional basis, for a period of up to three years,with an annual review of progress. Two PAs equivalent per Panel meeting (onefor preparation and one for attendance) with employment remaining with the hostorganisation. Up to 12 Panel meetings (monthly) per annum.

Main duties of the job

The role willinvolve:

• sufficientpreparation prior to Panel meetings in order to fully understand and considerall the documents provided
• preparationand presentation of an introduction to usually between 1 or 2 of the items onthe agenda (not expected every meeting) in order to assist the Panel tounderstand, discuss and determine the Panels recommendation
• theneed to demonstrate an ethical, evidenced based and impartial approach to thework of the panel
• considerationof population health, and the need of the NHS to be equitable in its approachto meeting the health care needs of the population and reflect this indiscussions
• declarationany conflicts of interest for any agenda items
• specifications,and other commissioning guidance to enable improvement in outcomes
• Toensure that specialist insight and advice is designed to support the deliveryof a holistic, person-centred approach to clinical care

About us

NHSEngland and NHS Improvement came together on 1 April 2019 as a new singleorganisation. The NHS Long Term Plan focuses on delivering integrated care topatients at the local level and we can best support the NHS to deliver this asa single integrated organisation.

Ournew operating model represents a strong shift to regional delivery supported byexpert corporate teams. Local health systems are supported by our integratedregional teams who play a major leadership role in the geographies they manage.

Specialised services support people with a range of rare and complex conditions. They often involve treatments provided to patients with rare cancers, genetic disorders or complex medical or surgical conditions.

We are jointly committed to creating and maintaining a fairand supportive working environment and culture, where contributions are fullyrecognised and valued by all and staff feel empowered to carry out their dutiesto the best of their abilities. As employers we are committed to promoting andprotecting the physical and mental health and well-being of all our staff. Thisunderpins our values as set out in the NHS Constitution, supports us to be anEmployer of Choice and ultimately enables our employees to support theeffective care of our patients.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Clinical Panel member will:

• need to undertake sufficient preparation prior to Panel meetings in order to fully understand and consider all the documents provided
• prepare and present an introduction to usually between 1 or 2of the items on the agenda(not expected every meeting)in order to assist the Panel to understand, discuss and determine the Panel's recommendation
• need to demonstrate an ethical, evidenced based and impartial approach to the work of the panel
• consider population health, and the need of the NHS to be equitable in its approach to meeting the health care needs of the population and reflect this in discussions
• declare any conflicts of interest for any agenda items Improving quality and outcomes
• To position clinical advice and leadership at the centre of NHS England with the aim of increasing quality and value throughout the system and taking forward the ambitions of the Long Term Plan for the NHS
• To provide clinical input to assist the alignment of commissioning resources to effectively and efficiently deliver clinical commissioning policies, service specifications, and other commissioning guidance to enable improvement in outcomes
• To ensure that specialist insight and advice is designed to support the delivery of a holistic, person-centred approach to clinical care Enabling patient and public involvement
• To act as a champion for patients and their interests
• To work with NHS England's co-production approach for involving patients, carers and citizens in the development of commissioning tools and resources Promoting equality and reducing inequalities
• To uphold organisational policies and principles in the promotion of equality
• To create an inclusive working environment where diversity is valued, everyone can contribute, and everyday action ensures equality is upheld and promoted
• To influence and shape the commissioning of services to eliminate social and cultural inequalities for disadvantaged groups Partnership and cross boundary working
• To harness expertise and advocacy by advising on the engagement required with a range of organisations where necessary,including Royal Colleges, specialist professional associations and patient groups, in the development of clinical policies or services specifications Leadership for transformational change
• To model a collaborative and influencing style of working, negotiating with others to achieve the best outcomes
• To promote innovation and research Ensuring value for patients and the NHS
• To be mindful of the need to assess clinical benefit of interventions as part of the process of determining clinical recommendations Developing an excellent organisation
• To value and model matrix working at all levels in the organisation
• To support the organisation's ways of working, model its values and champion the NHS Constitution
• To ensure compliance with all confidentiality and governance requirements within the directorate
• To adhere to the NHS Managers Code of Conduct and any other relevant professional codes of conduct at all times

Job description
Job responsibilities

The Clinical Panel member will:

• need to undertake sufficient preparation prior to Panel meetings in order to fully understand and consider all the documents provided
• prepare and present an introduction to usually between 1 or 2of the items on the agenda(not expected every meeting)in order to assist the Panel to understand, discuss and determine the Panel's recommendation
• need to demonstrate an ethical, evidenced based and impartial approach to the work of the panel
• consider population health, and the need of the NHS to be equitable in its approach to meeting the health care needs of the population and reflect this in discussions
• declare any conflicts of interest for any agenda items Improving quality and outcomes
• To position clinical advice and leadership at the centre of NHS England with the aim of increasing quality and value throughout the system and taking forward the ambitions of the Long Term Plan for the NHS
• To provide clinical input to assist the alignment of commissioning resources to effectively and efficiently deliver clinical commissioning policies, service specifications, and other commissioning guidance to enable improvement in outcomes
• To ensure that specialist insight and advice is designed to support the delivery of a holistic, person-centred approach to clinical care Enabling patient and public involvement
• To act as a champion for patients and their interests
• To work with NHS England's co-production approach for involving patients, carers and citizens in the development of commissioning tools and resources Promoting equality and reducing inequalities
• To uphold organisational policies and principles in the promotion of equality
• To create an inclusive working environment where diversity is valued, everyone can contribute, and everyday action ensures equality is upheld and promoted
• To influence and shape the commissioning of services to eliminate social and cultural inequalities for disadvantaged groups Partnership and cross boundary working
• To harness expertise and advocacy by advising on the engagement required with a range of organisations where necessary,including Royal Colleges, specialist professional associations and patient groups, in the development of clinical policies or services specifications Leadership for transformational change
• To model a collaborative and influencing style of working, negotiating with others to achieve the best outcomes
• To promote innovation and research Ensuring value for patients and the NHS
• To be mindful of the need to assess clinical benefit of interventions as part of the process of determining clinical recommendations Developing an excellent organisation
• To value and model matrix working at all levels in the organisation
• To support the organisation's ways of working, model its values and champion the NHS Constitution
• To ensure compliance with all confidentiality and governance requirements within the directorate
• To adhere to the NHS Managers Code of Conduct and any other relevant professional codes of conduct at all times

Person Specification

Transformation

Essential

• Please provide one or two detailed examples of how you have applied your clinical management skills to deliver service-level quality improvement and transformation, with specific attention to reducing health inequalities and/or improving diversity and inclusion in the workplace

Leadership

Essential

• Using a recent example, please describe your leadership experience, specifically in relation to clinical management and/or professional leadership

Credibility

Essential

• Our national clinical leaders need to provide visible and credible leadership in specific service areas. Please provide evidence, through one or two detailed examples, that demonstrates your credibility within your own service area (e.g. a high-profile piece work you have been involved with, and steps you took to ensure it had credibility in the wider health system?)

Collaboration

Essential

• Please describe one or two detailed examples that best demonstrate your experience of collaborative leadership (for example, leading across organisational and/or professional boundaries)

Stakeholder engagement

Essential

• Please provide one or two detailed examples of where you have represented your organisation or profession by working with patient groups, key community, political or industry stakeholders on a high profile or contentious change issue

Person Specification
Transformation

Essential

• Please provide one or two detailed examples of how you have applied your clinical management skills to deliver service-level quality improvement and transformation, with specific attention to reducing health inequalities and/or improving diversity and inclusion in the workplace

Leadership

Essential

• Using a recent example, please describe your leadership experience, specifically in relation to clinical management and/or professional leadership

Credibility

Essential

• Our national clinical leaders need to provide visible and credible leadership in specific service areas. Please provide evidence, through one or two detailed examples, that demonstrates your credibility within your own service area (e.g. a high-profile piece work you have been involved with, and steps you took to ensure it had credibility in the wider health system?)

Collaboration

Essential

• Please describe one or two detailed examples that best demonstrate your experience of collaborative leadership (for example, leading across organisational and/or professional boundaries)

Stakeholder engagement

Essential

• Please provide one or two detailed examples of where you have represented your organisation or profession by working with patient groups, key community, political or industry stakeholders on a high profile or contentious change issue

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.
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

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.
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Employer details

Employer name

NHS England Specialised Commissioning
Address

Wellington House

London

SE1 6LH

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