Job summary
The Clinical and Care Director - Digital role is a fantastic opportunity to join a new Clinical and Care Leadership team within NCL ICB led by the Chief Medical Officer (CMO). They will have an influential role working as part of the leadership team to provide senior strategic, visible, and professional leadership. Working alongside the Chief Information Officer, they will develop and deliver NCL's digital strategy, ensuring this reflects and highlights the importance of technology in the NHS as well as setting out the critical priorities that will support digital transformation and provide a step change in the way the NHS cares for patients across our health and care system.
Our ICB strategy for population health improvement will be underpinned by our quality, clinical and people strategies which set out a commitment to develop, grow and support clinical leaders from all professional backgrounds to play a central system leadership role in designing and delivering equitable, high quality person-centred care to our patients and residents. We have created a model of clinical and care professional leadership to deliver this commitment and are recruiting to a number of roles to set us out on our journey.
Closing date: 16 November 2022
Interview date: 23/24 November
Main duties of the job
We are looking for an individual with a strong understanding of the digital landscape and the communities that benefit from its use, who is confident in promoting the adoption of digital working to improve overall patient safety and outcomes.
In order to maximise professional diversity, we invite applications from individuals with a range of experience, knowledge and skills, including allied health professionals, pharmacists, doctors, nurses, social workers/practitioners, psychologists, healthcare scientists, physician associates, midwives, dentists, optometrists and orthoptists amongst others, all of whom need to work together in the best interests of patients/the population. Interested applicants must be registered clinicians with a professional body such as NMC, GMC, GPC or other professional body to apply for the roles.
The key responsibilities of the post will include driving the ICB's progress in the development and use of digital clinical and care systems across the system, promoting the adoption of digital working and supporting clinical and care professionals across the system.
Whilst the postholder will be required to work 2 days/4 sessions per week, applications will be considered from individuals who can commit to less than 2 days/4 sessions, and this should be specified at the start of the supporting statement section within the application form for consideration by the panel.
About us
At NCL ICB, we are committed to ensuring equity & promoting inclusion in everything we do. We aim to have a workforce that is drawn from diverse backgrounds that reflect the community we serve. If you share our values & ambitions for people living in North Central London & have the skills & experience to drive our Clinical Leadership portfolio forward, then we would be delighted to receive your application.
On 1 July 2022, NHS North Central London Integrated Care Board (NCL ICB) was established. NCL ICB is part of the North Central London Integrated Care System (ICS). The ICS is a partnership of organisations that come together to plan & deliver joined up health & care services to improve the lives of people in our five boroughs: Barnet, Camden, Enfield, Haringey and Islington.
ICBs are statutory NHS bodies responsible for planning & allocating resources to meet four core purposes of ICSs:
- Improve outcomes in population health & healthcare
- Tackle inequalities in outcomes, experience & access
- Enhance productivity & value for money
- Help the NHS support broader social & economic development
North Central London's population is incredibly diverse & continues to grow & change. This brings pressure & challenges for the local health & care services that NCL ICB commissions - or buys - on behalf of residents. NCL ICB works closely with local councils, providers, general practices & primary care, voluntary & community organisations, & unions, to achieve our shared aims.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Terms of Engagement for GMC registered GPs: 4 sessions per week, £300 per session and engaged via a secondment agreement. Should there be any issues with engagement via a secondment agreement, please do make this known to the panel during the interview stage so that alternative engagement options can be considered.
Terms of Engagement for individuals employed by NHS organisations/Local Authorities: 2 days per week, Band 8D or equivalent and engaged via a secondment agreement.
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for a further outline of the role and the main responsibilities.
The key responsibilities of the post will include:
- Supporting and developing the ICBs progress in the development and use of digital clinical and care systems across the system.
- Promoting the adoption of digital working and support clinical and care professionals across the system to be actively involved the development and adoption of digital systems and NCLs digital strategy.
- Working alongside CMO, CIO, CCIO and other senior leaders to represent NCL in the OneLondon programme
- Support the development and delivery of NCLs long-term Digital Transformation strategy ensuring this reflects and integrates the strategies from relevant partner organisations across NCL.
- Working with the Chief Information Officer and , Chief Clinical Informatics Officer, clinicians and executives to co-create local ownership of digital transformation initiatives and innovations and to deliver the benefits to patient care.
- Leading engagement with clinicians and care professionals to enable the effective implementation of shared Electronic Patient Records (EPR) and data sharing across partner organisations, NCL and the region.
- Advising on the suitability of clinical IT solutions in line with the ICB Strategy, to ensure it delivers and monitors the ICBs strategic goals related to patient safety, quality of care, efficient use of staff resource and cost-effective prescribing.
- Supporting system development and interoperability as a clinical champion.
We reserve the right to close this advert early should sufficient applications be received.
We believe that we can take strides forward by working through deep local and system wide partnerships and joined up working, ensuring that we take evidence based and systemic approaches. In NCL, progress has already been made on transforming services, ranging from mental health crisis provision to consistent and quicker discharge home from hospital, and faster access to hospital specialists to support primary care. This work has been underpinned by strong clinical leadership and we are now seeking to build on this work.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Terms of Engagement for GMC registered GPs: 4 sessions per week, £300 per session and engaged via a secondment agreement. Should there be any issues with engagement via a secondment agreement, please do make this known to the panel during the interview stage so that alternative engagement options can be considered.
Terms of Engagement for individuals employed by NHS organisations/Local Authorities: 2 days per week, Band 8D or equivalent and engaged via a secondment agreement.
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for a further outline of the role and the main responsibilities.
The key responsibilities of the post will include:
- Supporting and developing the ICBs progress in the development and use of digital clinical and care systems across the system.
- Promoting the adoption of digital working and support clinical and care professionals across the system to be actively involved the development and adoption of digital systems and NCLs digital strategy.
- Working alongside CMO, CIO, CCIO and other senior leaders to represent NCL in the OneLondon programme
- Support the development and delivery of NCLs long-term Digital Transformation strategy ensuring this reflects and integrates the strategies from relevant partner organisations across NCL.
- Working with the Chief Information Officer and , Chief Clinical Informatics Officer, clinicians and executives to co-create local ownership of digital transformation initiatives and innovations and to deliver the benefits to patient care.
- Leading engagement with clinicians and care professionals to enable the effective implementation of shared Electronic Patient Records (EPR) and data sharing across partner organisations, NCL and the region.
- Advising on the suitability of clinical IT solutions in line with the ICB Strategy, to ensure it delivers and monitors the ICBs strategic goals related to patient safety, quality of care, efficient use of staff resource and cost-effective prescribing.
- Supporting system development and interoperability as a clinical champion.
We reserve the right to close this advert early should sufficient applications be received.
We believe that we can take strides forward by working through deep local and system wide partnerships and joined up working, ensuring that we take evidence based and systemic approaches. In NCL, progress has already been made on transforming services, ranging from mental health crisis provision to consistent and quicker discharge home from hospital, and faster access to hospital specialists to support primary care. This work has been underpinned by strong clinical leadership and we are now seeking to build on this work.
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Evidence of appraisal and revalidation within the last 12 months or within the most recent 12 months of work.
- Awareness and understanding of the health, care and local government landscape and an understanding of the resourcing implications related to the social determinants of public health in NCL
- Current evidence and thinking on practices which reduce health inequality, improve patient access, safety and ensure organisations are well led.
- Knowledge of health and care financial planning and budgeting at a board and/or borough level. Membership of Faculty of Clinical Informatics
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Specialist medical qualification or Nursing/AHP/Social Care
- Professional Registration: NMC/Health and Care Professional Council (HCPC) or GMC Registration
Desirable
- PGDip in Digital Health Leadership (NHS Digital Academy) or equivalent qualification by experience
Experience
Essential
- Leading significant change, delivering tangible and sustained improvements
- Relevant clinical/care professional experience, with the ability to lead, motivate and work collegiately.
- Experience of building productive and collaborative working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, working creatively toward shared goals.
- Experience of chairing complex professional meetings in a collaborative, efficient and effective manner.
- Confidence in constructively challenging information and explanations provided by others and negotiating when needed.
- Able to demonstrate a strong commitment to public sector and NHS values.
- Knowledge and experience working with diverse clinical systems and tools understanding the challenges faced - e.g. lack of intereoperabilty
Desirable
- Experience with the design and/or implementation of clinical IT systems
- Experience with the use of (population) data analytics for quality improvement
- Experience with Quality Improvement methods
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Evidence of appraisal and revalidation within the last 12 months or within the most recent 12 months of work.
- Awareness and understanding of the health, care and local government landscape and an understanding of the resourcing implications related to the social determinants of public health in NCL
- Current evidence and thinking on practices which reduce health inequality, improve patient access, safety and ensure organisations are well led.
- Knowledge of health and care financial planning and budgeting at a board and/or borough level. Membership of Faculty of Clinical Informatics
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Specialist medical qualification or Nursing/AHP/Social Care
- Professional Registration: NMC/Health and Care Professional Council (HCPC) or GMC Registration
Desirable
- PGDip in Digital Health Leadership (NHS Digital Academy) or equivalent qualification by experience
Experience
Essential
- Leading significant change, delivering tangible and sustained improvements
- Relevant clinical/care professional experience, with the ability to lead, motivate and work collegiately.
- Experience of building productive and collaborative working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, working creatively toward shared goals.
- Experience of chairing complex professional meetings in a collaborative, efficient and effective manner.
- Confidence in constructively challenging information and explanations provided by others and negotiating when needed.
- Able to demonstrate a strong commitment to public sector and NHS values.
- Knowledge and experience working with diverse clinical systems and tools understanding the challenges faced - e.g. lack of intereoperabilty
Desirable
- Experience with the design and/or implementation of clinical IT systems
- Experience with the use of (population) data analytics for quality improvement
- Experience with Quality Improvement methods
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.
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
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).
