Head of CDC

The NHS is building a culture that is positive, compassionate and inclusive - and we all have our part to play.
As employers we are committed to protecting and promoting the physical and mental health and wellbeing of all our colleagues. This underpins our values as set out in the NHS Constitution and supports us to be an Employer of Choice, while helping our colleagues to deliver high quality services for our patients and communities.
As a flexible employer, we want to support you to work in a way that is best for the NHS, our patients and you. Talk to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement whether that's a job share, part time, hybrid working or another flexible pattern. In addition, although the role advertised may have a 'home' office base indicated, we remain committed to supporting flexibility around workplace locations. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you., Offer expert advice and guidance on how to develop, implement and deliver the best CDC services achievable as well as contributing to key strategic decisions on core priorities and design of planning guidance. The role includes but not limited to:
· Interrogate, inform, analyse and report on complex information to support the programme objectives, resource requirements, issues, risks and dependencies.
· Lead on effective processes to support project delivery, ensuring value for money, and delivery within budget and timescale.
· Collaborate and lead on ensuring that speciality expertise and insight internally and externally are incorporated into effective programme delivery.
· Lead the processes for the development of materials, quality assurance, evaluation, and best practice in CDCs.
· Build a culture of continuous improvement by demonstrating and evaluating learning opportunities in a spirit of openness and transparency.
· Secure buy-in and remove barriers to deliver.
· Represent NHS England in sector events, presentations, meetings and joint work with partner organisations.
· Demonstrate NHSEs competencies relevant to this role and act as a role model for NHSE values and behaviours.
· Lead and feedback on current knowledge of challenges and opportunities for CDCs in improving productivity and efficiency.
To succeed in this role you will bring a positive 'can do' attitude., We are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. We know that different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds create a stronger and more creative work environment that delivers better patient outcomes. We strive to ensure our people feel trusted, valued and empowered. We're passionate about nurturing and developing people. When you join us, we want you to grow and excel, and we offer many opportunities for you to do that. We welcome your talent and enthusiasm irrespective of age, disability, neuro-divergence, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances. We have policies and procedures to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process, including the consideration of reasonable adjustments for people who have a disability and/or who are neuro-divergent.
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An opportunity has arisen to join and lead a dynamic team and be part of the Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) Programme at NHS England delivering the recommendations of the Sir Mike Richards Diagnostics Recovery and Renewal and the NHS Long Term Plan increasing diagnostic capacity and contributing to the reduction in health inequalities and waiting times.
As lead for the program you will have a pivotal role in engaging, supporting and challenging systems and leaders to develop and deliver centres within communities that improve diagnostic access to patients in need. You will use your extensive NHS experience and leadership skills to communicate and lead this program of work closely collaborating with regional and system colleagues. A strong clinical background in health care delivery to support and realise the full potential of program design, implementation and delivery of services is essential to meet program aims. You will work alongside the head of the CDC program to take national responsibility for specific aspects of understanding, reporting on and articulating the benefits of transformation of care initiatives, workforce strategies and use of funds to optimise the effectiveness of the facilities built., 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.
If you would like to know more or require further information, please visit https://www.england.nhs.uk/.
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