Job summaryThe Diagnostics Recovery & Transformation Programme is the largest single investment programme in the NHS in terms of capital and revenue combined.The programme consists of a national team and seven regional teams with further resource devolved to ICS and diagnostic network level and is likely to be one of the most devolved programmes in NHSE.The National Specialty Adviser is responsible for providing clinical advice to the Diagnostics Recovery & Transformation Programme as well as professional advice and support in the development of strategy and policy relating to the Diagnostics programme.Main duties of the jobThe post holders will support senior leaders by: -Provide advice and leadership for neurosciences covering neurophysiology and vision science.Identify operational productivity improvement opportunities and develop products to support this and inform suitable metrics to measure delivery.Ensure that the projects remain aligned to NHSE and system wide objectives.Secure buy-in and remove barriers to delivery, including working with trusts and relevant national bodies and societies.Represent the Diagnostics Recovery & Transformation Programme in sector events, presentations, meetings and joint work with partner organisations.Where appropriate form effective internal relationships and close working with the Getting It Right First Time and Digital programmes to ensure that work is aligned.Support the Programme to maintain project governance, control and accountability.About 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 CriteriaEssential1 Educated to degree level in a relevant medical neuroscience discipline or other neurosciences covering neurophysiology and vision science disciplines.2 Experienced clinical practitioner with credibility and the ability to command the respect of all clinical and non-clinical professionals across primary, secondary and community care.3 Significant experience of working at a national or sub-national level as a clinical leader in the speciality4 The NSA is responsible for supporting senior leaders and national programmes with the provision of clinical advice including on improving population health outcomes and narrowing health inequalities within the field.5 The ability to build excellent collaborative networks and develop effective and mutually supportive relationships with key partners within and throughout organisations.Certificate 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).UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameNHS EnglandAddressNHSE Location: Flexible – with some national travel requiredLondon or flexibleSE1 8UGEmployer's websitehttps://www.england.nhs.uk/about/working-for/ (Opens in a new tab)