Borough Clinical Effectiveness Lead - Harrow

Borough Clinical Effectiveness Lead - Harrow

The North West London Borough Clinical Leads for Clinical Effectiveness have a critical role within the Integrated Care System. The post holder will lead a systematic evidence-based approach to quality improvement within a NWL borough, to help improve health outcomes for local residents. They will work in close partnership with the NWL Clinical Lead for Clinical Effectiveness and with NWL and borough-based partnerships, supporting wider NWL transformation. Building on successful models already established in North West London boroughs and elsewhere, the programme will bring population health management and learning together, to form the basis for personal, organisational and system development, and continuous improvement in outcomes. This role requires strong, strategic leadership skills, critical reasoning, and numeracy, with the experience of stewardship of significant public funds, good governance and delivering impactful public outcomes.

Main Duties of the Job

The ideal candidate will bring a track record of leading transformational change, the ability to establish a stakeholder-led culture across the system, build trusted partnerships that drive change and improvements in care, have great personal integrity, and champion diversity, inclusion, and equality of opportunity for all. We are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. We know through experience that different ideas, perspectives, and backgrounds create a stronger and more creative work environment that delivers better patient outcomes. We welcome applications irrespective of age, disability, sex, gender identity and expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances.

About Us

NHS North West London Integrated Care Board (NHS NWL ICB) is a statutory body responsible for planning and allocating health and care resources to improve the lives of people in eight boroughs across North West London: Brent, Ealing, Hammersmith and Fulham, Harrow, Hillingdon, Hounslow, Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, and Westminster. The local population is large and diverse, with a wide range of health and care needs that are evolving. Working with our partners, including Councils, NHS provider Trusts, GPs, and voluntary and community organisations, we plan and allocate NHS resources to deliver a wide range of services including urgent and emergency care, mental health, primary care, elective hospital services, and community care.

To do this we will improve outcomes in population health and healthcare, reduce inequalities in health outcomes, experience, and access, enhance productivity and better value for money, and support broader social and economic development within our area. We're proud of our staff and the contribution they make and are committed to developing their knowledge and skills in a supportive, inclusive, and values-led organisation.

Job Responsibilities

For detailed job responsibilities, please refer to the job description and person specification document provided with this advert.

Person Specification Qualifications/Training

• Practising primary care clinician in North West London.
• Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD).
• If an applicant is non-UK trained, they will be required to show evidence of UK approved training.

Knowledge, Training, and Experience

• Relevant clinical experience in primary care and leadership.
• Experience of building productive and collaborative working relationships with stakeholders.
• Demonstrable track record of delivery in service and education.
• Ability to foster quality improvement within clinical practice.
• Experience of project work focusing on benefits realisation and transformational change.
• Experience in liaising with NHS trusts, community organisations, medical schools, and other partners.
• Experience of clinical and educational leadership, including managing a multi-professional team.
• Trained and experienced in recruitment, selection, and Equality and Diversity in the last 3 years.
• Experience of leading clinical recruitment campaigns.
• Awareness and understanding of the healthcare landscape in North West London.
• Good professional relationships at place level and knowledge of the local borough.

Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workload and meet tight deadlines.
• Ability to work as part of a team as well as independently.
• Demonstrable leadership skills and an ability to influence and motivate others.
• Judgement: ability to understand and interpret clinical decisions and make informed judgements concerning clinical priorities.
• Innovative and responsive to change.
• Attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
• Ability to ensure robust governance processes are agreed and in place for projects.
• Flexibility and willingness to travel within the ICB area to provide support.
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Project management and change management skills.
• Ability to produce structured work and strong presentations.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, and a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service will be necessary to check for any previous criminal convictions.