Job summary

To work as part of the national cancer programme of care, specialised commissioning. Supports the implementation of the NHS Long Term Plan commitments for radiotherapy, working principally through the Radiotherapy Clinical Reference Group, the Learning Healthcare System and national clinical policy team. Responsible for the development of national clinical commissioning policies, primarily within radiotherapy, supporting the identification, development, and adoption of best practice within radiotherapy networks, and informing a national radiotherapy research programme

Please note that the reason for the fixed term of your contract is: Short-term time limited project

Main duties of the job

As the national Clinical Fellow for Radiotherapy, the post holder will play a key part in supporting the implementation of the NHS Long Term Plan commitments, working principally through the Radiotherapy Clinical Reference Group and the Learning Healthcare System. The focus of the role is on the development and release of new quality improvement toolkits and reporting for clinicians and services, improving the speed at which proven new treatments are commissioned, as well as the rollout of ProKnow. As the role is jointly sponsored by the Royal College of Radiologists (RCR), the post holder will also have the opportunity to contribute to the work of the Professional Support and Standards Board and its supporting committees, including quality improvement initiatives and engagement with junior fellows.

The post is based within the national Cancer Programme of Care in specialised commissioning and the postholder will receive clinical supervision from the National Specialty Advisor for Radiotherapy and mentorship by both an Officer of the RCR and NHS England’s National Clinical Director for Cancer.

About us

NHS England is responsible for commissioning circa £17 billion per year of specialised services to meet a wide range of health and care needs. These include a range of services from renal dialysis and secure inpatient mental health services, through to treatments for rare cancers and life-threatening genetic disorders.

Date posted

17 November 2022

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor – other

Salary

£40,000 to £50,000 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

990-NHSE0212-CE-A

Job locations

Wellington House

133-155 Waterloo Road

London

SE1 8UG

Job description

Job responsibilities

This is an exciting opportunity to gain experience of working at a national level to implement change, as well as an understanding of commissioning and how decisions are made about new treatments the successful candidate will be a strong team player with excellent communication and relationship management skills with a demonstrable commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.

Please see the Job Description for the main responsibilities and duties.

Job description

Job responsibilities

This is an exciting opportunity to gain experience of working at a national level to implement change, as well as an understanding of commissioning and how decisions are made about new treatments the successful candidate will be a strong team player with excellent communication and relationship management skills with a demonstrable commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.

Please see the Job Description for the main responsibilities and duties.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Medical, pharmacy, public health or other clinical qualification directly relevant to specialised healthcare. Specific experience in radiotherapy or a related clinical discipline.
  • Educated to degree level or above

    • Knowledge and Experience

    Essential

  • Working knowledge of clinical research or evaluation approaches, ideally in a healthcare or related setting
  • Acquired knowledge of specialist areas, acquired through post graduate training or equivalent experience
  • Should have an appreciation of the relationship between the Department of Health and individual provider and commissioning organisations.

    • Desirable

  • Working knowledge of specialised commissioning and associated commissioning levers

    • Skills and capabilities

    Essential

  • Strong written communication skills – for example able to draft guidelines or summarise clinical literature

    • Communication skills

    Essential

  • Must be able to provide and receive highly complex, sensitive or contentious information, negotiate with senior stakeholders on difficult and controversial issues, and present complex and sensitive information to large and influential groups.
  • Strong verbal communication skills, including presentation to large groups

    • Analytical skills

    Essential

  • Ability to analyse complex facts and situations and develop a range of options.

    • Autonomy/Freedom to Act

    Essential

  • Must be able to use initiative to decide relevant actions and make recommendations with the aim of improving service delivery, patient outcomes or compliance to best practice.
  • Experience of researching best practice, interpreting its relevance and processes/ practices which could be implemented successfully to achieve improved service delivery or patient outcomes.

    • Person Specification

    Qualifications

    Essential

  • Medical, pharmacy, public health or other clinical qualification directly relevant to specialised healthcare. Specific experience in radiotherapy or a related clinical discipline.
  • Educated to degree level or above

    • Knowledge and Experience

    Essential

  • Working knowledge of clinical research or evaluation approaches, ideally in a healthcare or related setting
  • Acquired knowledge of specialist areas, acquired through post graduate training or equivalent experience
  • Should have an appreciation of the relationship between the Department of Health and individual provider and commissioning organisations.

    • Desirable

  • Working knowledge of specialised commissioning and associated commissioning levers

    • Skills and capabilities

    Essential

  • Strong written communication skills – for example able to draft guidelines or summarise clinical literature

    • Communication skills

    Essential

  • Must be able to provide and receive highly complex, sensitive or contentious information, negotiate with senior stakeholders on difficult and controversial issues, and present complex and sensitive information to large and influential groups.
  • Strong verbal communication skills, including presentation to large groups

    • Analytical skills

    Essential

  • Ability to analyse complex facts and situations and develop a range of options.

    • Autonomy/Freedom to Act

    Essential

  • Must be able to use initiative to decide relevant actions and make recommendations with the aim of improving service delivery, patient outcomes or compliance to best practice.
  • Experience of researching best practice, interpreting its relevance and processes/ practices which could be implemented successfully to achieve improved service delivery or patient outcomes.

    • 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).

    UK Registration

    Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

    Additional information

    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).

    UK Registration

    Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).