Healthcare Science Consultant

3 weeks ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom NHS England Full time

Job Overview

The Chief Scientific Officer (CSO) plays a pivotal role in offering clinical and professional guidance as well as leadership in the realm of healthcare science throughout the health and care system. As the head of a profession comprising over 56,000 individuals in healthcare science within the NHS, the CSO's office is dedicated to harnessing scientific advancements to tackle significant health challenges and foster technological innovations aimed at enhancing the quality of life for individuals. The NHS healthcare science workforce employs scientific expertise and technical skills to aid in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of various diseases. Positioned uniquely within an integrated health system renowned for its groundbreaking scientific achievements, such as genomics, this workforce is essential in delivering effective healthcare solutions. The team is also committed to cultivating the professional, clinical, and systemic leadership capabilities of healthcare scientists, who are ideally situated to provide frontline scientific leadership and data-driven insights for innovation, service planning, and execution. By pushing the NHS to operate at the forefront of scientific advancements, the CSO's office enhances service integration, pioneers new care delivery methods, empowers patients in managing their own care, and bolsters the NHS's capacity for research, innovation, and the adoption of cutting-edge health technologies.

Key Responsibilities

We are seeking a Healthcare Science Consultant to join a dynamic team of scientists, project managers, and policy advisors within NHS England. This role is integral to ensuring that the Office of the Chief Scientific Officer effectively supports NHS England's objectives by providing expertise and professional leadership to and from the scientific and diagnostic communities. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with colleagues across the system, offering influence and guidance to enhance quality and outcomes for patients while embedding innovation within healthcare practices. This position requires an individual with a strategic outlook and comprehensive policy insight to spearhead cross-government initiatives in healthcare science.

The ideal candidate will possess the ability to influence senior decision-makers across the NHS through a scientific perspective. They should be adept at quickly establishing trust and credibility at all levels of the NHS system, working in partnership with high-level stakeholders to ensure a collaborative, inclusive, and cohesive approach to service delivery. Experience in people management is essential, with the capability to balance immediate requests alongside long-term strategic goals.

About NHS England

In April 2023, NHS England, NHS Digital, and Health Education England unified to form a new, singular organization aimed at leading the NHS in England. This restructured NHS England is designed to foster a simpler, more efficient, and high-performing organization that effectively leads the NHS and provides an improved working environment. The new NHS England board has articulated a clear purpose for the organization: to lead the NHS in England in delivering high-quality services for all. This purpose will guide detailed design work and will be achieved through the following objectives:

  • Empowering local systems and providers to enhance the health of their communities and mitigate health disparities.
  • Creating a positive work environment within the NHS, where staff can make meaningful contributions and realize their potential.
  • Collaborating to ensure that the healthcare workforce possesses the necessary knowledge, skills, values, and behaviors to deliver accessible and compassionate care.
  • Maximizing the use of digital technology, research, and innovation.
  • Ensuring value for money in all endeavors.

For additional information, please refer to the attached Job Description and supporting documents.

Essential Qualifications

Required Skills

  • Expertise in various critical areas related to healthcare science.
  • Proven experience in senior management roles.
  • Ability to persuade board members and senior managers regarding the merits of diverse options, innovations, and new market opportunities.
  • A master's degree in healthcare science or equivalent experience at a senior level in a specialized field.

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