Medical Assessment Assurance Lead

2 weeks ago


Newcastle upon Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom NHS Business Services Authority Full time

Job Summary

As a Medical Assessment Assurance Lead at the NHS Business Services Authority, you will play a key role in ensuring medical assessments are delivered to the required standard in a consistent manner. You will be responsible for leading and designing activities to support the effective delivery of the service and provide assurance to NHSBSA Leadership Team and Board that medical assessments are undertaken in line with specified requirements and standards.

Main Responsibilities

  • Providing direct support and expert guidance to the VDPS administrative team to ensure processes are designed and implemented effectively in line with the requirement of the scheme, current policy and legislation.
  • Delivering training to the internal teams and third-party medical assessors as required.
  • Supporting the appeals and tribunals process, including preparation of appropriate materials, witness statements, identification and instruction of appropriate medical experts and attendance as required.
  • Ensuring complex cases are appropriately identified and managed in a timely manner.
  • Providing expert VDPS advice and guidance to a range of internal and external stakeholders.
  • Supporting effective case management in an understanding manner.
  • Determining suitable evidence, including medical reports, clinical information and supporting material that is required to conduct an effective assessment and providing guidance on this.
  • Ensuring assessments are thorough and consider all facts of each case appropriately and in a consistent manner so that outcomes are fair and appropriate payments are made in line the specific assessment criteria of the Vaccine Damage Payments Act.
  • In collaboration with the Head of Professional & Clinical Services, ensuring effective processes and reporting are in place to meet the requirements of the NHSBSA Clinical governance framework.
  • Delivery of well-designed activities to provide assurance that VDPS third party medical assessments are undertaken appropriately by qualified and trained professionals, assessments are of the required quality standard and are conducted in a consistent and professional manner to deliver appropriate outcomes.

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity to join the NHS Business Services Authority as a Medical Assessment Assurance Lead. As a key member of the team, you will be responsible for ensuring the delivery of high-quality medical assessments that meet the required standards. You will work closely with the Head of Professional & Clinical Services to design and implement effective processes and reporting to meet the requirements of the NHSBSA Clinical governance framework.

Requirements

  • Medical graduate
  • GMC Registered Medical Practitioner, with a license to practice, with extensive post-graduate experience
  • Demonstrable experience of Injury Assessment for the purpose of informing a decision to make financial award under legislation, including causation and disablement
  • Significant experience of assessment of claims under the Vaccine Damage Payments Scheme or similar
  • Can demonstrate professional and clinical expertise at senior manager level

What We Offer

The NHS Business Services Authority offers a range of benefits to its employees, including flexible working, career development opportunities, and a supportive and inclusive work environment. As a Medical Assessment Assurance Lead, you will have the opportunity to work with a talented team of professionals and contribute to the delivery of high-quality medical assessments.



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