• Job Description

  Req#: B0526-24-0010?language=en&page=835&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  Clinical Lead - NHS Engagement (Self-Employed)

  Job description

  RNIB has an exciting opportunity for a self-employed Clinical Lead, joining a multidisciplinary team based across the UK working on the adoption and integration of the Eye Care Support pathway within health and social care settings.

  The Clinical Lead will work alongside the Strategic Engagement Team NHS on the development of integrating non-clinical adviceand support (Eye Care Support Pathway) within existing clinical pathways. Within the first 12 months, two integrated pathways, namely cataracts and retina, are expected to be completed, published and made available to the NHS.

  We are looking for an experienced clinician who has excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to work with stakeholders at all levels.

  This contract would be for a period of two years and attracting up to 1.5 SPA per week subject to discussions (4-6 hours per week).

  Main duties of the job

  Who You Are

  You will have a MBBS or Basic Medical Degree and hold a valid licence to practice. You will also be GMC registered and meeting the GMC requirements of good medical practice. You will also have a deep understanding of the NHS environment and its impact on ophthalmic services, staff and patients.

  You will be an effective leader and have experience in change management. You will also have the ability to plan, develop and innovate ophthalmic services and pathways, and with a willingness to participate in and lead a multi-professional team.

  As Clinical Lead, you will be a confident communicator, with previous experience of building rapport and credibility with clinical and nonclinical colleagues in the delivery of the eye care support pathway. You will also be able to collaborate constructively with internal and external partners.

  About us

  How to Apply

  Please send your CV and supporting statementrecruitment@rnib.org.uk. Please also ensure that you include your GMC number in your application.

  For an informal conversation about the role please contactrobert.cooper@rnib.org.uk.

  Date posted

  17 April 2024

  Pay scheme

  Other

  Salary

  £325 a session £325 per 4 hour session

  Contract

  Bank

  Duration

  2 years

  Working pattern

  Part-time, Home or remote working

  Reference number

  B0526-24-0010

  Job locations

  Home working

  Home working

  n19je

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Job Description Position Details

  Job Title: Clinical Lead for UK Eye Care Support Pathway

  Job Level: Clinical Consultant level or equivalent across NHS Eye Health and Eye Care.

  Directorate: RNIB Services

  Department: Strategic Engagement

  Location: Homeworking

  Type of Contract: 2-year fixed term contract with 12-month review point

  Hours: Up to 1.5 SPA (Supporting professional activity 4/6 hours per week to be discussed with successful candidate)

  Reports to: Strategic Engagement Lead. NHS

  Purpose of Job:

  The post holder will be responsible for leading on the integration of the eye care support pathway across key ophthalmic clinical pathways including:

  Providing clinical expertise to inform condition specific support requirements which can be embedded into key clinical pathways.

  Improving access to the emotional support provided at the point of diagnosis.

  The post holder will chair a monthly multi-disciplinary group to ensure the delivery and implementation of the eye care support pathway is achieved across the sector, and across agreed pathways in the first two years.

  Impact:

  There are no direct line management responsibilities, although the post holder will be responsible for chairing and collaborating with a wide range of external stakeholders, including NHS professionals, professional bodies and the third sector across the UK. The post holder will be provided with administrative and project management support.

  The Clinical Lead will support the recruitment of an additional 1 SPA specific to the condition which the team are developing.

  Financial Responsibility:

  The post holder will have no direct monetary responsibility.

  Decision Making Responsibility:

  Strategic decision making in collaboration with a multi-disciplinary task group.

  Main Accountabilities:

  Lead a multi-professional/sector group to integrate nonclinical support into ophthalmic pathways which can be adopted across the UK.

  The clinical pathways include Age-related Macular Degeneration, Cataracts, Diabetic Macular Oedema, Glaucoma, Genetic Retinal pathways.

  Lead a multi-professional/sector group to improve access to and the quality of emotional support provided at the point of diagnosis within the NHS.

  Provide expert information, advice and guidance to senior leaders within RNIB to support the integration of the pathway within the NHS and social care systems.

  Demonstrate a clear commitment to working collaboratively with partners at a local regional and national level.

  Undertake any other duties commensurate with the post.

  Adhere to all RNIB policies and complete training on Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults and be able to understand and implement the training accordance with Safeguarding policies and procedures.

  Take responsibility for reporting any safeguarding concerns to the Safeguarding Team and Line Manager.

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Job Description Position Details

  Job Title: Clinical Lead for UK Eye Care Support Pathway

  Job Level: Clinical Consultant level or equivalent across NHS Eye Health and Eye Care.

  Directorate: RNIB Services

  Department: Strategic Engagement

  Location: Homeworking

  Type of Contract: 2-year fixed term contract with 12-month review point

  Hours: Up to 1.5 SPA (Supporting professional activity 4/6 hours per week to be discussed with successful candidate)

  Reports to: Strategic Engagement Lead. NHS

  Purpose of Job:

  The post holder will be responsible for leading on the integration of the eye care support pathway across key ophthalmic clinical pathways including:

  Providing clinical expertise to inform condition specific support requirements which can be embedded into key clinical pathways.

  Improving access to the emotional support provided at the point of diagnosis.

  The post holder will chair a monthly multi-disciplinary group to ensure the delivery and implementation of the eye care support pathway is achieved across the sector, and across agreed pathways in the first two years.

  Impact:

  There are no direct line management responsibilities, although the post holder will be responsible for chairing and collaborating with a wide range of external stakeholders, including NHS professionals, professional bodies and the third sector across the UK. The post holder will be provided with administrative and project management support.

  The Clinical Lead will support the recruitment of an additional 1 SPA specific to the condition which the team are developing.

  Financial Responsibility:

  The post holder will have no direct monetary responsibility.

  Decision Making Responsibility:

  Strategic decision making in collaboration with a multi-disciplinary task group.

  Main Accountabilities:

  Lead a multi-professional/sector group to integrate nonclinical support into ophthalmic pathways which can be adopted across the UK.

  The clinical pathways include Age-related Macular Degeneration, Cataracts, Diabetic Macular Oedema, Glaucoma, Genetic Retinal pathways.

  Lead a multi-professional/sector group to improve access to and the quality of emotional support provided at the point of diagnosis within the NHS.

  Provide expert information, advice and guidance to senior leaders within RNIB to support the integration of the pathway within the NHS and social care systems.

  Demonstrate a clear commitment to working collaboratively with partners at a local regional and national level.

  Undertake any other duties commensurate with the post.

  Adhere to all RNIB policies and complete training on Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults and be able to understand and implement the training accordance with Safeguarding policies and procedures.

  Take responsibility for reporting any safeguarding concerns to the Safeguarding Team and Line Manager.

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Person Specification Essential
  • Specialist Knowledge, Skills and Experience
  • Education and Qualifications:
  • MBBS or Basic Medical Degree
  • Higher Clinical Qualification
  • Holds a Licence to Practise
  • Registered on the GMC Specialist Register/GP Register
  • Clinical experience and knowledge
  • Proven track record in planning, developing and transforming eye care services and pathways.
  • Proven track record in leading multi-disciplinary and multi-organisational teams including chairing meeting and ensuring planned outcomes met.
  • Meet the requirements of GMCs good medical practice.
  • Ability and skills
  • Effective leadership, flexibility, and change management skills.
  • Motivational leader with well-developed interpersonal skills and the ability to work with stakeholders at all levels.
  • Ability to build rapport and credibility with clinical and nonclinical colleagues in the delivery of the eye care support pathway.
  • Ability to collaborate constructively with internal and external partners, creating conditions for good partnership working.
  • Deep understanding the changing NHS environment and its impact on ophthalmic services, staff and patients.
  • Proven track record of working at regional/nation level to develop ophthalmic services.
  • Team working skills
  • Collaborate and work positively with others to achieve shared aims.
  • Planning and Organisational skills
  • Highly developed organisational skills with a proven ability to work under pressure and to deadlines.
  • Act with professionalism and integrity, delivering the requirements of what the support pathway commits to, embedding learning when things do not go to plan.
  • Problem-solving and creative skills
  • The ability to integrate clinical and nonclinical expertise to ensuring pathways are aligned and achieve high clinical and nonclinical support to patients.
  • Communication skills
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills and experience of working with a variety of stakeholders at a senior level, using strong negotiation, communication and influencing skills to achieve results through other people.
  • Ability to use MS teams, Zoom and willingness to adapt presentation style for people who are blind and partially sighted.
  • Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
  • RNIB expects an understanding of and demonstrated commitment to its Equality Diversity and Policy and to ensure all activities and behaviours are consistent with the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Policy. This includes all staff activities and their interface with all employees, customers and service users.
  • Special Conditions
  • Must be prepared to travel and attend meetings and training as required which will involve occasional overnight stays.
  • Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. Safeguarding is about preventing and stopping both the risks and experience of abuse or neglect, while at the same time making sure we promote staff, service users and customers people's wellbeing.

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Person Specification Essential
  • Specialist Knowledge, Skills and Experience
  • Education and Qualifications:
  • MBBS or Basic Medical Degree
  • Higher Clinical Qualification
  • Holds a Licence to Practise
  • Registered on the GMC Specialist Register/GP Register
  • Clinical experience and knowledge
  • Proven track record in planning, developing and transforming eye care services and pathways.
  • Proven track record in leading multi-disciplinary and multi-organisational teams including chairing meeting and ensuring planned outcomes met.
  • Meet the requirements of GMCs good medical practice.
  • Ability and skills
  • Effective leadership, flexibility, and change management skills.
  • Motivational leader with well-developed interpersonal skills and the ability to work with stakeholders at all levels.
  • Ability to build rapport and credibility with clinical and nonclinical colleagues in the delivery of the eye care support pathway.
  • Ability to collaborate constructively with internal and external partners, creating conditions for good partnership working.
  • Deep understanding the changing NHS environment and its impact on ophthalmic services, staff and patients.
  • Proven track record of working at regional/nation level to develop ophthalmic services.
  • Team working skills
  • Collaborate and work positively with others to achieve shared aims.
  • Planning and Organisational skills
  • Highly developed organisational skills with a proven ability to work under pressure and to deadlines.
  • Act with professionalism and integrity, delivering the requirements of what the support pathway commits to, embedding learning when things do not go to plan.
  • Problem-solving and creative skills
  • The ability to integrate clinical and nonclinical expertise to ensuring pathways are aligned and achieve high clinical and nonclinical support to patients.
  • Communication skills
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills and experience of working with a variety of stakeholders at a senior level, using strong negotiation, communication and influencing skills to achieve results through other people.
  • Ability to use MS teams, Zoom and willingness to adapt presentation style for people who are blind and partially sighted.
  • Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
  • RNIB expects an understanding of and demonstrated commitment to its Equality Diversity and Policy and to ensure all activities and behaviours are consistent with the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Policy. This includes all staff activities and their interface with all employees, customers and service users.
  • Special Conditions
  • Must be prepared to travel and attend meetings and training as required which will involve occasional overnight stays.
  • Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. Safeguarding is about preventing and stopping both the risks and experience of abuse or neglect, while at the same time making sure we promote staff, service users and customers people's wellbeing.

  UK Registration

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

  Additional information

  UK Registration

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

  Employer details

  Employer name

  RNIB

  Address

  Home working

  Home working

  n19je

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.rnib.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  RNIB

  Address

  Home working

  Home working

  n19je

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.rnib.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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