FAQs
What are the primary duties of a Clinical Informatics Specialist in this role?
The primary duties include providing specialist clinical informatics support, ensuring clinical safety throughout the program life cycle, communicating informatics-related work to stakeholders, supporting incident management, and applying clinical governance frameworks.
Is a clinical background required for this position?
Yes, candidates must be UK registered clinicians with proven credibility in both clinical and non-clinical settings.
What are the specific areas of focus for the Digital Clinical Informatics Team?
The team focuses on Digital Urgent and Emergency Care, Live Services incident management, and Primary Care initiatives, including new IT solutions and data management in General Practice.
What type of professional development is expected from candidates?
Candidates should provide significant evidence of continued professional development as a registered health or social care professional.
How important is leadership experience for this role?
Demonstrable people and professional leadership skills are crucial, as the role involves empowering and developing teams for high performance.
Are there any remote working options available for this position?
Yes, there are remote working options available, but it is hybrid, requiring in-person attendance for at least 40% of the time for those with a contractual office base.
What is the minimum salary requirement for sponsorship through the Skilled Worker route?
The minimum salary requirement is usually at least £38,700 per year or the ‘going rate’ for the job, whichever is higher.
Can external candidates expect to be appointed at a certain salary level?
Yes, staff recruited from outside the NHS will typically be appointed at the bottom of the pay band.
Who should I contact for further details or informal visits about this position?
You can contact the Head of Office at clinicalgovernance1@nhs.net for further details or to arrange an informal visit.