Job summary

This is an excellent opportunity to work in UKHSA's world-leading National Mycobacterial Reference Service (NMRS). The successful candidate will be part of an innovative and supportive team delivering whole-genome sequencing for TB as a routine diagnostic service for clinical and public health use. This is a fixed term 12-month appointment until September 2028, for applicants who have completed IMT / CMT or at ST 3-7, allowing the post-holder to develop expertise in genomic microbiology and mycobacteriology, with exciting possibilities for being involved in and developing research projects.

2 positions are available; one is based at NMRS North and Central (Heartlands Hospital, Laboratory and Pathology Building, Bordesley Green East, Birmingham, B9 5SS), the other at NMRS South (Colindale, 61 Colindale Avenue, London NW9 5EQ).

Further details of qualifications required, and duties of the post-holder can be found in the person specification.

Main duties of the job

The principal activities of the service include provision of a Mycobacterial Reference Service based on Whole Genome Sequencing for identification of Mycobacterium species isolates. The NMRS provides information and advice to clinical and public health teams for the identification and investigation of outbreaks and TB transmission. Our activities support surveillance activity for TB in the UK.The successful applicant will be expected to participate fully in the clinical service provision (supervised by consultants) of the laboratory.

About us

We pride ourselves as being an employer of choice, where Everyone Matters promoting equality of opportunity to actively encourage applications from everyone, including groups currently underrepresented in our workforce.

UKHSA ethos is to be an inclusive organisation for all our staff and stakeholders. To create, nurture and sustain an inclusive culture, where differences drive innovative solutions to meet the needs of our workforce and wider communities. We do this through celebrating and protecting differences by removing barriers and promoting equity and equality of opportunity for all.

Details

Date posted

26 October 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Specialty registrar

Salary

Depending on experience £67,325 - £76,582 per annum, pro rata (ST 4-7)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working

Reference number

919-KP-300747-EXT

Job locations

Birmingham Public Health Laboratory or Colindale, London / Hybrid

Heartlands Hospital, Bordesley Green East, Birmingham, or 61 Colindale Avenue, London NW9 5EQ

Birmingham

B9 5SS

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

This is an exciting opportunity to work within UKHSAs world-leading National Mycobacterial Reference Service (NMRS). The department works in close collaboration with NHS and public health colleagues. This post is NOT recognised for training purposes but will provide valuable experience in clinical and laboratory microbiology, advanced laboratory techniques, public health investigation of outbreaks. The post offers excellent opportunities for developing research interests in the field of tuberculosis and/ or non-tuberculous mycobacteria and offers an example of the implementation of pathogen genomics for Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Disease for those in training in the speciality. Training will be provided appropriate to the background of the applicant. The post-holder will be expected to contribute, with the support of senior colleagues, to the routine clinical functioning of the laboratory.

This will include, but is not limited to: Advising clinical and public health colleagues on the selection of diagnostic tests and interpretation of results (molecular, genomic and conventional). Clinical authorisation of results and participation in weekly multidisciplinary meetings to discuss complex cases and laboratory results. Initiation of and participation in clinical audit. Liaison with public health teams in outbreaks and incidents Postgraduate teaching of medical and biomedical scientist trainees In addition, dependent on the post-holders experience and interests, there will be opportunities to participate in tuberculosis and non-tuberculous mycobacteria outpatient clinics, TB cohort reviews and other clinical activities by arrangement. Ensuring that the epidemiology, surveillance and monitoring of communicable disease covered by your service is of the highest standard.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Education and DevelopmentThe post holder is required to: Meet regularly with their Clinical supervisors and maintain their training portfolio Be subject to annual appraisal, if appropriate. Attend Laboratory induction and training appropriate to working in a clinical role within a CL3 laboratory Participate in mandatory training for Health and Safety and Clinical Governance appropriate for the role.Clinical GovernanceThe post holder is required to: Maintain personal professional accreditation/registration. Be fully aware of the requirements of Clinical Governance, Patient Confidentiality and Patient Safety and to ensure that the service operates within these standards. Be responsible for the provision of expert input into the quality agenda for your Service, including influencing and delivering the Clinical Governance agenda. Inform and challenge established specialist opinion and public health management on the basis of specialist knowledge, expertise and best practice examples.

Please refer to the attached Job Description for further details and the full essential criteria for the role.

External - Open to all external applicants (anyone) from outside the Civil Service (including by definition internal applicants)

Applicants are strongly advised to use the criteria in the Person Specification of the Job Description as sub-headings in their application to make it clear how they meet each of the selection criteria.

Stage 1: Application & Sift

You will be required to complete an application form. You will be assessed on essential criteria, and this will be in the form of Application form (Employer/ Activity history section on the application) a (1500) word Statement of Suitability.

This should outline how you consider your skills, experience, and knowledge, provide evidence of your suitability for the role, with reference to the essential criteria.

Applicants must have full registration (and with a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC).

If you are successful at this stage, you will progress to interview & assessment.

Please do not exceed 1500 words. We will not consider any words over and above this number.

You will receive a joint score for your application form and statement. (The application form is the kind of information you would put into your C.V please be advised you will not be able to upload your CV. Please complete the application form in as much detail as possible).

If we receive a large number of applications an initial sift against the lead criterion of "Full registration (and with a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC)" may be conducted.

Feedback will not be provided at this stage.

Unfortunately, late applications will not be considered .

Stage 2: Interview (Competency-based)

You will be invited to a remote interview.

Knowledge, experience, skills & abilities will be tested at interview .

Interviews are planned to be held 2nd week of December 2026.Please note, this date is subject to change.

Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.

Successful candidates must pass a disclosure and barring security check.

This role is being offered as lab based at our Scientific Campus at Colindale or at our lab in Birmingham. Please indicate your preference on your application.

We offer great flexible working opportunities at UKHSA and operate using a hybrid working model where business needs allow. This provides us with greater flexibility about how and where we work, to get the best from our workforce. As a hybrid worker, you will be expected to spend a minimum of 60% of your contractual working hours (approximately 3 days a week pro rata, (averaged over a month).

As the role is based at one of our scientific campuses or labs, you will be required to have a Counter Terrorism Check security vetting check as a minimum.

For meaningful National Security Vetting checks to be carried out individuals need to have lived in the UK for a sufficient period of time. You should normally have been resident in the United Kingdom for the last 3 years as the role requires Counter Terrorism Check (CTC) clearance. In exceptional circumstances UK residency less than the outlined periods may not necessarily bar you from gaining national security vetting and applicants should contact the Vacancy Holder/Recruiting Manager listed in the advert for further advice.

Job description Job responsibilities This is an exciting opportunity to work within UKHSAs world-leading National Mycobacterial Reference Service (NMRS). The department works in close collaboration with NHS and public health colleagues. This post is NOT recognised for training purposes but will provide valuable experience in clinical and laboratory microbiology, advanced laboratory techniques, public health investigation of outbreaks. The post offers excellent opportunities for developing research interests in the field of tuberculosis and/ or non-tuberculous mycobacteria and offers an example of the implementation of pathogen genomics for Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Disease for those in training in the speciality. Training will be provided appropriate to the background of the applicant. The post-holder will be expected to contribute, with the support of senior colleagues, to the routine clinical functioning of the laboratory. This will include, but is not limited to: Advising clinical and public health colleagues on the selection of diagnostic tests and interpretation of results (molecular, genomic and conventional). Clinical authorisation of results and participation in weekly multidisciplinary meetings to discuss complex cases and laboratory results. Initiation of and participation in clinical audit. Liaison with public health teams in outbreaks and incidents Postgraduate teaching of medical and biomedical scientist trainees In addition, dependent on the post-holders experience and interests, there will be opportunities to participate in tuberculosis and non-tuberculous mycobacteria outpatient clinics, TB cohort reviews and other clinical activities by arrangement. Ensuring that the epidemiology, surveillance and monitoring of communicable disease covered by your service is of the highest standard. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Education and DevelopmentThe post holder is required to: Meet regularly with their Clinical supervisors and maintain their training portfolio Be subject to annual appraisal, if appropriate. Attend Laboratory induction and training appropriate to working in a clinical role within a CL3 laboratory Participate in mandatory training for Health and Safety and Clinical Governance appropriate for the role.Clinical GovernanceThe post holder is required to: Maintain personal professional accreditation/registration. Be fully aware of the requirements of Clinical Governance, Patient Confidentiality and Patient Safety and to ensure that the service operates within these standards. Be responsible for the provision of expert input into the quality agenda for your Service, including influencing and delivering the Clinical Governance agenda. Inform and challenge established specialist opinion and public health management on the basis of specialist knowledge, expertise and best practice examples. Please refer to the attached Job Description for further details and the full essential criteria for the role. External - Open to all external applicants (anyone) from outside the Civil Service (including by definition internal applicants) Applicants are strongly advised to use the criteria in the Person Specification of the Job Description as sub-headings in their application to make it clear how they meet each of the selection criteria. Stage 1: Application & Sift You will be required to complete an application form. You will be assessed on essential criteria, and this will be in the form of Application form (Employer/ Activity history section on the application) a (1500) word Statement of Suitability. This should outline how you consider your skills, experience, and knowledge, provide evidence of your suitability for the role, with reference to the essential criteria. Applicants must have full registration (and with a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC). If you are successful at this stage, you will progress to interview & assessment. Please do not exceed 1500 words. We will not consider any words over and above this number. You will receive a joint score for your application form and statement. (The application form is the kind of information you would put into your C.V please be advised you will not be able to upload your CV. Please complete the application form in as much detail as possible). If we receive a large number of applications an initial sift against the lead criterion of "Full registration (and with a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC)" may be conducted. Feedback will not be provided at this stage. Unfortunately, late applications will not be considered . Stage 2: Interview (Competency-based) You will be invited to a remote interview. Knowledge, experience, skills & abilities will be tested at interview . Interviews are planned to be held 2nd week of December 2026.Please note, this date is subject to change. Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records. Successful candidates must pass a disclosure and barring security check. This role is being offered as lab based at our Scientific Campus at Colindale or at our lab in Birmingham. Please indicate your preference on your application. We offer great flexible working opportunities at UKHSA and operate using a hybrid working model where business needs allow. This provides us with greater flexibility about how and where we work, to get the best from our workforce. As a hybrid worker, you will be expected to spend a minimum of 60% of your contractual working hours (approximately 3 days a week pro rata, (averaged over a month). As the role is based at one of our scientific campuses or labs, you will be required to have a Counter Terrorism Check security vetting check as a minimum. For meaningful National Security Vetting checks to be carried out individuals need to have lived in the UK for a sufficient period of time. You should normally have been resident in the United Kingdom for the last 3 years as the role requires Counter Terrorism Check (CTC) clearance. In exceptional circumstances UK residency less than the outlined periods may not necessarily bar you from gaining national security vetting and applicants should contact the Vacancy Holder/Recruiting Manager listed in the advert for further advice.

Person Specification

Application Form & Statement of Suitability

Essential

• Essential Criteria

Person Specification Application Form & Statement of Suitability Essential Essential Criteria

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications 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 Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications 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 Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

UK Health Security Agency

Address

Birmingham Public Health Laboratory or Colindale, London / Hybrid

Heartlands Hospital, Bordesley Green East, Birmingham, or 61 Colindale Avenue, London NW9 5EQ

Birmingham

B9 5SS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-health-security-agency (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

UK Health Security Agency

Address

Birmingham Public Health Laboratory or Colindale, London / Hybrid

Heartlands Hospital, Bordesley Green East, Birmingham, or 61 Colindale Avenue, London NW9 5EQ

Birmingham

B9 5SS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-health-security-agency (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated registrar in Infectious Diseases, Medical Microbiology, Virology, public health or paediatrics (including paediatric infectious diseases) to join UKHSA as a clinical fellow

This fellowship is an outstanding opportunity for the individual to gain experience and expertise at a national level in areas including investigation and management of major incidents and outbreaks; infectious disease surveillance; guidance and policy development and implementation; research; service development and improvement including close collaborative work across regional reference laboratories, directorate and divisions.

An individual plan will be agreed with the Fellow depending on prior experience and interests, setting out their duties and objectives. The agreement will be tailored to take in consideration the both the needs of the Directorate/Division and the individual. It will include objective setting and mapping expected outputs and timescales for any projects.

For full details, please see attached Job Description & Person Specification.

Main duties of the job

There is a fellowship opportunity available for 12 month Out of Programme Experiences (OOPE) post to commence April 2027. This is aimed at Infectious Diseases, Medical Microbiology, Virology and Public Health registrars currently on training programmes with a National Training Number (NTN). The registrar MUST have OOPE/OOPT approval in principle from their TPD.

The StR will be expected to:

Gain understanding and experience of:

• The delivery of the national role of UKHSA
• The commissioning and financing of different aspects of the delivery of public health programmes and their impact on programme performance
• The role of the various agencies in delivering, managing and monitoring programme
• Guidance and policy development
• Service and quality improvement in relation to aspects of UKHSA's work
• Providing public health input into commissioning and financing decisions with regards to the delivery of public health programmes

Develop skills in:

• Liaising with other stakeholders to optimise the delivery of public health programme
• Cross divisional working within UKHSA
• Providing clinical input into delivery of the national programmes
• Policy development and implementation
• Decision making and time management
• Working on ad hoc analyses of each area of responsibility as directed by consultants and scientists
• Identifying, investigating and responding to cases, clusters and outbreaksof communicable disease

For full details, please see attached Job Description & Person Specification.

About us

We pride ourselves as being an employer of choice, where Everyone Matters promoting equality of opportunity to actively encourage applications from everyone, including groups currently underrepresented in our workforce.

UKHSA ethos is to be an inclusive organisation for all our staff and stakeholders. To create, nurture and sustain an inclusive culture, where differences drive innovative solutions to meet the needs of our workforce and wider communities. We do this through celebrating and protecting differences by removing barriers and promoting equity and equality of opportunity for all.

Please visit our careers site for more information https://gov.uk/ukhsa/careers

Job summary

Since October 2020 the responsibility for the commissioning of Adult Secure Care mental health, learning disability and autism services has transferred from NHS England (NHSE) Specialised Commissioning to Provider Collaboratives (PCs).

Fifteen PCs nationally coordinate and deliver care for adult patients requiring low and medium secure care.

The East Midlands area PC is called IMPACT.

IMPACT is a partnership of 9 NHS and independent sector providers and is led by Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS FT as the Lead Provider.

The other organisations in the collaborative are:

Cygnet HealthcareDerbyshire Healthcare NHSElysium HealthcareLeicestershire Partnerships NHS TrustLeicestershire Partnership NHS TrustLincolnshire Partnerships NHS FTNorthamptonshire NHS FTPriory HealthcareSt Andrews Healthcare

In order to preserve integrity and avoid conflicts of interest, Nottinghamshire Healthcare Foundation Trust as the Lead Provider developed an arms-length commissioning and clinical oversight function (the IMPACT commissioning hub). IMPACT's commissioning hub's role involves understanding the local population and empowering local clinicians and Experts by Experience to design improved pathways of care. Through the Lead Provider arrangements IMPACT also sub-contracts other providers e.g. to support discharges from secure care, assure the quality of services and lead the necessary reporting regionally and nationally to NHS England.

Main duties of the job

This role requires an individual with a good understanding of performance management, the ability to understand, validate and present data.

Central to the role will be working with the direction of the Performance Manager to ensure performance targets are appropriately monitored and managed including working to identify underperformance, risk to future performance and assisting the Performance Manager to track remedial action to improve performance.

The person in this role will be required to develop and assume a good understanding of the Commissioning Support Hub business requirements and be able to support the design of performance reporting mechanisms and information systems to meet these.

The post holder will be responsible for the collation, analysis, and interpretation and reporting of information to support the senior leadership team in service planning.

The post holder will work with case managers to gather data and assist in finding and fixing gaps and inaccuracies. They will notify the Performance Manager of any data quality issues or variances in data that require further investigation; they will support ongoing improvement of data quality, ensuring confidence in the accuracy of data.

The post holder will support in producing performance reports and offer analytical advice to case managers and senior leaders.

The post holder will support the Performance Manager in the implementation, development and production of information and reporting solutions.

About us

#TeamNottsHC comprises over 10,500 dedicated colleagues who #MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health and forensic health services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire and South Yorkshire. Our care is provided from over 80 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings and secure environments.

We are one of the largest mental health and community health Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire's biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.

We offer a variety of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network. These networks play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity.

The health and wellbeing of colleagues is a top priority. We invest significantly in this through our in-house occupational health and staff counselling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team.

The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions, with a specialised Energy and Environmental team working to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, enhance our environmental performance, and achieve our net-zero commitment.

Details

Date posted

19 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum (pro rata for part time)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

186-944-26-MH

Job locations

Westminster House

The Wells Road

Mapperley

NG3 3AA

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Performance Measures

External recognition of the collaboratives high data quality standards.Familiarity with statistics and data analysis.Application of knowledge and skills to analyse, interpret and report data appropriately to ensure effective management and delivery of national performance requirements, including capacity and demand, admission and discharge trends, and identification of areas for collaborative working.Reports generated and available in line with key performance indicators.Key performance targets monitored and remedial actions identified where needed.Information available within given deadlines.Performance reports are provided to the Partnership Working Group and the IMPACT Board in an agreed and timely format.Effective data management of contracts and service specificationsDevelopment and monitoring of data quality improvement plans.Positive feedback outside of Team on understanding of reports generated.Performance is investigated appropriately.Timely, coordinated and appropriate information production.Use of range of techniques including report narrative to ensure acceptance and understanding of information by a range of audiences.Timely appropriate and co-ordinated information production.Performance reports reflect national requirements.

Key Working Relationships

Develop and maintain excellent working relationships with the wider IMPACT team, including (but not exclusively) Managing Director and the Lead for Improvement/Culture/Capability and Delivery and the senior case managerOperate effectively in a flexible and demanding environment and proactively engage with NHS and independent sector staff.Regular contact with internal and external stakeholdersParticipate in relevant internal and external working groups/projects, services and initiatives to provide project, information and analytical advice and expertise.

Work with the team to develop and implement processes and systems that align to strategy.

Present verbal, written and numerical information and issues, explaining complexities, to a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.Develop and maintain excellent working relationships with key partners including ICS (CCG, Provider Trusts and Local Authorities), CQC, NHS and Independent Sector providers, UK Health Security Agency and Health Education England (HEE) etc.

Dimensions

Gathering, analysis, and interpretation of Assuring Transformation data. To assist in the interpretation of performance data and to complete performance reports that is understandable and useful to the Trust in an effective and timely manner to prescribed deadlines.Identifying data completeness and quality issues within Assuring Transformation data, and work with case managers to resolve.Supporting the development and management of performance indicators.Contribute to the development and maintenance of information systems to support effective planning for the learning disability and autism cohort.

We are expanding our team to establish a dedicated response function to support the delivery of urgent, high-priority service change across our Collaborative. This role will offer an opportunity to join a focused team within a team, working directly with senior leads in a fast-paced, reactive environment.

The post holder will deliver clearly defined tasks at pace, with a strong emphasis on daily and weekly outputs. The role requires a highly responsive, proactive approach, with the ability to prioritise rapidly changing demands and act on direction quickly and effectively.

While working within a supportive and collaborative team, this is a delivery-focused role with clear expectations around performance, accountability, and timely completion of work. This expansion reflects increased operational demand rather than turnover, and the successful candidate will play a key role in helping the team respond to system priorities.

As with all IMPACT roles this post will be offered as a hybrid working arrangement (part home and part office working).

Potential TUPE process.

IMPACT commissioning support hub may potentially be moving through a TUPE process to Northamptonshire Healthcare Advanced Foundation Trust in the near future. There is strong support for a single hub model within the East Midlands, aimed at delivering financial efficiencies, streamlining governance, and reducing variation. The merger approach will strengthen collaboration and alignment. The merger will not affect fixed term contracts or any changes to required job descriptions advertised.

If you would like to know more and to speak to a member of our team, please contact Josh Briggs [email protected]

Job description Job responsibilities Performance Measures External recognition of the collaboratives high data quality standards.Familiarity with statistics and data analysis.Application of knowledge and skills to analyse, interpret and report data appropriately to ensure effective management and delivery of national performance requirements, including capacity and demand, admission and discharge trends, and identification of areas for collaborative working.Reports generated and available in line with key performance indicators.Key performance targets monitored and remedial actions identified where needed.Information available within given deadlines.Performance reports are provided to the Partnership Working Group and the IMPACT Board in an agreed and timely format.Effective data management of contracts and service specificationsDevelopment and monitoring of data quality improvement plans.Positive feedback outside of Team on understanding of reports generated.Performance is investigated appropriately.Timely, coordinated and appropriate information production.Use of range of techniques including report narrative to ensure acceptance and understanding of information by a range of audiences.Timely appropriate and co-ordinated information production.Performance reports reflect national requirements. Key Working Relationships Develop and maintain excellent working relationships with the wider IMPACT team, including (but not exclusively) Managing Director and the Lead for Improvement/Culture/Capability and Delivery and the senior case managerOperate effectively in a flexible and demanding environment and proactively engage with NHS and independent sector staff.Regular contact with internal and external stakeholdersParticipate in relevant internal and external working groups/projects, services and initiatives to provide project, information and analytical advice and expertise. Work with the team to develop and implement processes and systems that align to strategy. Present verbal, written and numerical information and issues, explaining complexities, to a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.Develop and maintain excellent working relationships with key partners including ICS (CCG, Provider Trusts and Local Authorities), CQC, NHS and Independent Sector providers, UK Health Security Agency and Health Education England (HEE) etc. Dimensions Gathering, analysis, and interpretation of Assuring Transformation data. To assist in the interpretation of performance data and to complete performance reports that is understandable and useful to the Trust in an effective and timely manner to prescribed deadlines.Identifying data completeness and quality issues within Assuring Transformation data, and work with case managers to resolve.Supporting the development and management of performance indicators.Contribute to the development and maintenance of information systems to support effective planning for the learning disability and autism cohort. We are expanding our team to establish a dedicated response function to support the delivery of urgent, high-priority service change across our Collaborative. This role will offer an opportunity to join a focused team within a team, working directly with senior leads in a fast-paced, reactive environment. The post holder will deliver clearly defined tasks at pace, with a strong emphasis on daily and weekly outputs. The role requires a highly responsive, proactive approach, with the ability to prioritise rapidly changing demands and act on direction quickly and effectively. While working within a supportive and collaborative team, this is a delivery-focused role with clear expectations around performance, accountability, and timely completion of work. This expansion reflects increased operational demand rather than turnover, and the successful candidate will play a key role in helping the team respond to system priorities. As with all IMPACT roles this post will be offered as a hybrid working arrangement (part home and part office working). Potential TUPE process. IMPACT commissioning support hub may potentially be moving through a TUPE process to Northamptonshire Healthcare Advanced Foundation Trust in the near future. There is strong support for a single hub model within the East Midlands, aimed at delivering financial efficiencies, streamlining governance, and reducing variation. The merger approach will strengthen collaboration and alignment. The merger will not affect fixed term contracts or any changes to required job descriptions advertised. If you would like to know more and to speak to a member of our team, please contact Josh Briggs [email protected]

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to degree level, or equivalent level of experience of working in a performance or information/informatics role.

Knowledge

Essential

• Experience working with data systems, and a good functional knowledge of common analytical techniques and software.
• Experience working within a healthcare setting and an understanding of how a healthcare service provider operates.
• Previous background in performance monitoring and reporting.
• Understanding of reporting requirements for businesses and communication, and ability to interpret and communicate data in a variety of media.
• Proven competency in using the Microsoft Office suite, in particular Microsoft Excel.
• Good understanding of the use and manipulation of data, and operational knowledge of entering and extracting data to and from databases.
• Good understanding of the need for information security and adherence to confidentiality protocols.

Desirable

• Experience working within adult secure forensic services.
• Experience working within learning disability & autism services and systems.
• Understanding of the relationship between NHS England and individual provider and commissioning organisations.
• Competency in using more advanced data presentation and statistics software such as Microsoft Power BI and R Studio.
• Ability to perform statistical techniques such as time series forecasting and linear regression.

Skills

Essential

• Ability to interpret data, identify patterns and trends, and notice inconsistencies and errors in a dataset.
• Excellent numeracy skills and attention to detail.
• High level of literacy and communication with an ability to communicate technical information to a non-technical audience.
• Excellent time management and organisational skills with the ability to manage priorities and achieve delivery against challenging deadlines.

Additional Requirements

Desirable

• Full driving license and access to a vehicle is preferred, as travel to sites across the East Midlands may occasionally be required.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Educated to degree level, or equivalent level of experience of working in a performance or information/informatics role. Knowledge Essential Experience working with data systems, and a good functional knowledge of common analytical techniques and software. Experience working within a healthcare setting and an understanding of how a healthcare service provider operates. Previous background in performance monitoring and reporting. Understanding of reporting requirements for businesses and communication, and ability to interpret and communicate data in a variety of media. Proven competency in using the Microsoft Office suite, in particular Microsoft Excel. Good understanding of the use and manipulation of data, and operational knowledge of entering and extracting data to and from databases. Good understanding of the need for information security and adherence to confidentiality protocols. Desirable Experience working within adult secure forensic services. Experience working within learning disability & autism services and systems. Understanding of the relationship between NHS England and individual provider and commissioning organisations. Competency in using more advanced data presentation and statistics software such as Microsoft Power BI and R Studio. Ability to perform statistical techniques such as time series forecasting and linear regression. Skills Essential Ability to interpret data, identify patterns and trends, and notice inconsistencies and errors in a dataset. Excellent numeracy skills and attention to detail. High level of literacy and communication with an ability to communicate technical information to a non-technical audience. Excellent time management and organisational skills with the ability to manage priorities and achieve delivery against challenging deadlines. Additional Requirements Desirable Full driving license and access to a vehicle is preferred, as travel to sites across the East Midlands may occasionally be required.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Westminster House

The Wells Road

Mapperley

NG3 3AA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.nottinghamshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Westminster House

The Wells Road

Mapperley

NG3 3AA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.nottinghamshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)