Job summaryThe post holder will be expected to work closely with the Prevention and Long Term Conditions (PLTC) programme to ensure this work aligns with NHS England's priorities.The PLTC programme within the Medical Directorate oversees development of NHS England's corporate position nationally on the relevant clinical issues relating to the programme to improve outcomes and reduce health inequalities for the people of England. There is a close working relationship between the PLTC team and the National Clinical Directors (NCDs), National Specialty Advisors and Medical Directors nationally and regionally.Main duties of the jobThe PLTC programme is responsible for the delivery of the NHS Long Term Plan relating to prevention and long term conditions including diseases such as cardiovascular disease (CVD prevention, cardiac, diabetes and stroke) and respiratory disease.The functions of the PLTC programme include:Developing clinical policy to address national strategic health challenges to improve health, care and use of resources.Responding to urgent clinical issues and policy requirementsAccessing and building clinical evidence and insightWide stakeholder engagement and relationship managementThe PLTC programme works with all other parts of NHS England, patients, clinicians and the wider system to maximise improvement opportunities and make best use of the tools and levers availableAbout usIn April 2023, NHS England, NHS Digital, and Health Education England merged to create a new, single organisation to lead the NHS in England. This new NHS England is designed to create a simpler, smaller, high performing, organisation that leads the NHS more effectively and is a better place to work. Speaking with one voice to the service.The new 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 agreat 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 careOptimising the use of digital technology, research, and innovationDelivering value for money.If you would like to know more or require further information, please visit https://www.england.nhs.uk/ .Colleagues with a contractual office base are expected to spend, on average, at least 40% of their time working in-person.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesYou can find further details about the job, in the attached Job Description and other supporting documents.Person SpecificationEssential CriteriaEssentialEducated to degree level in a relevant medical/ scientific/nursing and midwifery/ allied health/pharmacy/dental disciplineHolds a relevant postgraduate qualification in the specialityHolds membership of a relevant association e.g. - Royal College, Allied Healthcare Professional FederationCertificate of SponsorshipApplications 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).Employer detailsEmployer nameNHS EnglandAddressLeeds / LondonLeeds / LondonLS1 4APEmployer's websitehttps://www.england.nhs.uk/about/working-for/ (Opens in a new tab)