MSK Practitioner

Job summary

NHS England in the East of England are committed to addressing health inequalities across our region. Our focus is the identification of unwarranted variation in care and outcomes for our population and supporting commissioners, providers, local authorities and systems to develop and deliver integrated evidence-based improvement programmes to address this.

We are committed to transforming elective care services to ensure timely and high-quality care for all patients. Our mission is to reduce unwarranted clinical variation, engage patients and staff and ensure the most effective and efficient use of resources. We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Clinical Lead to join our team and drive the Elective Care Transformation Programme to new heights.

This is a 12 month contract from date of appointment.

This is a remote role, with some travel required to Victoria House, Fulbourn, Cambridge and some hospital sites across the Region.

Main duties of the job

Providing clinical expertise and input to the regional MSK clinical improvement programme and delivering a work plan (with outputs) that is developed in collaboration with the programme lead ensuring alignment with NHS England's national and regional strategic objectives, and MSK priorities Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams, clinicians, and stakeholders to drive improvements (including clinical pathway improvements) in MSK services to optimise patient care and reduce waiting times. Develop relationships with MSK/T&O clinical leads at provider level and influence and provide peer support to local clinicians to deliver improvements across clinical specialty areas Identify, co-develop and provide clinical commentary on data analytic reports to identify opportunities for improvement and drive evidence-based decision-making. Engage in regular reporting and communication with senior management and other stakeholders. Commit to hours a week on a set day on a regular basis Weekly meeting with programme manager to discuss programme progress and updating of workplans Develop, lead and deliver communities of practice on key priority improvement areas

About us

The NHS England board have set out the top-level purpose for the new organisation to lead the NHS in England to deliver high-quality services for all, which will inform the detailed design work and we will achieve this purpose by:

Enabling local systems and providers to improve the health of their people and patients and reduce health inequalities. Making the NHS a great place to work, where our people can make a difference and achieve their potential. Working collaboratively to ensure our healthcare workforce has the right knowledge, skills, values and behaviours to deliver accessible, compassionate care Optimising the use of digital technology, research, and innovation Delivering value for money.

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Job description

Job responsibilities

Qualifications & experience for the role:

Registered Allied Health Professional ( physiotherapist, occupational therapist, podiatrist) Substantial experience in clinical leadership, preferably in a healthcare transformation or change management role. Strong knowledge of the NHS and the elective care services landscape. Exceptional problem-solving and decision-making abilities. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Data-driven approach to improving healthcare services. Proven ability to lead and motivate teams. Commitment to the NHS values and principles. Person Specification

Qualifications and Experience

Essential

Medical Doctor with full GMC registration and a specialist qualification. Strong knowledge of the NHS and the elective care services landscape. Commitment to the NHS values and principles.

Skills

Essential

Exceptional problem-solving and decision-making abilities. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Data-driven approach to improving healthcare services.

Leadership

Essential

Substantial experience in clinical leadership, preferably in a healthcare transformation or change management role. Proven ability to lead and motivate teams.

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