SCD Clinical Champion / Fellow

We have an exciting opportunity for someone to join the HIIP as a Sickle Cell Disease Thalassaemia Clinical Champion/Fellow to help deliver the portfolio of projects within the SCD Thalassaemia Quality Improvement Project (SCD Thal QiP). The role of SCD Thalassaemia Clinical Champion/Fellow will be pivotal in supporting the delivery of the SCD Thalassaemia QiP team objectives and working across a range of projects. The role will work collaboratively with the Healthcare Inequalities Improvement Policy Delivery lead and support the Healthcare Inequalities Senior Professional Advisor (SCD & Thalassaemia). The post holder will be responsible for securing or providing practical SCD clinical knowledge to support the development and delivery of the outstanding SCD Thal QiP portfolio of projects. Working closely with SCD Thal QiP team, the post holder will: o In collaboration with the clinical leads on the SCD Thal Steering Group provide a check and challenge on the team's proposed approach from a clinical perspective o Review proposals for funding to support capability and capacity locally to deliver improvements, providing insight and feedback o Developing and delivering educational resources to support the development of expert sickle cell and thalassaemia patients o Be part of a clinical staff rota to support the drafting of rapid responses to Arms Lengths Bodies including DHSC and other key stakeholdersMain duties of the job NHSE Sickle Cell Disease Quality Improvement Project (SCD QiP) Sickle cell disease (SCD) and thalassaemia are serious and lifelong health conditions, although treatment can help manage many of the symptoms such as pain and infections. The ambition for the NHS England quality improvement programme for sickle cell disease and thalassaemia services is to improve the access, experience, and outcomes for patients with SCD and thalassaemia (pw SCD thal). Key projects and initiatives within the SCD thal QiP portfolio include: Development and delivery of a QI programme to improve the care pathway for persons with thalassaemia and SCD Develop and roll out pilots that enable care to be delivered for uncomplicated vaso-occlusive crisis in SCD outside an ED setting Enable improvements that lead to achieving the delivery of treatment protocols according to the NICE guideline for pain relief for SCD Develop and use data, evidence and insights to formulate and drive actions for improvement of sickle cell and thalassaemia services Improve development of the expert SCD and thalassaemia patient by driving uptake of structured education The SCD Quality Improvement Project Team (SCD QiP) is part of the National Healthcare Inequalities Improvement Programme and contributes to the promotion of equality and the reduction of health inequalities., NHS England hold a Sponsor Licence; this means that we may be able to sponsor you providing the Home Office requirements are met. To be eligible for sponsorship through the Skilled Worker route you'll usually need to be paid the 'standard' salary rate of at least £38,700 per year, or the 'going rate' for your job, whichever is higher. You can find more information on the Government website.

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.