Band 8a National Clinical Care Pathway Manager

NHS; Lichfield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The NHS is seeking a motivated individual for a full-time Occupational Health position within Defence Medical Services. This role involves strategic planning, clinical leadership, and the management of integrated health services to support the Army. Join a diverse organization committed to excellent care and employee benefits.

Benefits

Free Parking

Access to Gym

Professional Registration fee re-imbursed

An Inclusive Working Environment

Qualifications

• Expert clinical leadership advice required.
• High levels of clinical judgment and decision-making skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the strategic planning and development of OH services.
• Manage complex OH delivery and prioritization.
• Monitor and improve standards through data analysis.

Skills

Clinical Judgment

Critical Analysis

Advanced Decision-Making

Job description

Job summary

Here at Defence Medical Services (DMS), we are an inclusive and dedicated organization working to provide excellent care to our entitled personnel.

Are you a motivated individual who strives to deliver excellent healthcare?

Do you want to be part of a great organization with excellent additional benefits? Then look no further!

This is a full-time position offering 37.5 hours per week, on a fixed-term basis until 27/09/2027.

Does this sound like the role for you? If so, we would love to hear from you!

Benefits include:

• Free Parking
• Access to Gym
• Professional Registration fee re-imbursed
• An Inclusive Working Environment

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will contribute to the strategic planning and development of integrated Occupational Health (OH) services to best support the needs of the Army. They will work in line with Commander DHRG's direction, managing complex OH delivery and prioritization. This includes developing processes, procedures, and systems to ensure the efficient and effective management of services.

Duties include providing expert clinical leadership advice, demonstrating high levels of clinical judgment, critical analysis, and advanced decision-making skills. The post holder will lead as a driver for change, monitoring and improving standards through data analysis and trend monitoring.

About us

Our success depends on our people—our Whole Force, including regular and reservist military, civil servants, and contractors—all working seamlessly together to deliver results.

Our civil servants play a central role in this Whole Force, developing strategy, making policy, supporting ministerial decision-making, and parliamentary processes. With over 2,000 roles across 650 sites worldwide, now is an excellent time to join one of the largest and most exciting departments in government.

The Ministry of Defence is committed to attracting and retaining diverse talent and enabling flexible working arrangements. We offer maternity, adoption, or shared parental leave of up to 26 weeks full pay, plus additional statutory and unpaid leave, and 2 weeks of full pay paternity leave.

In return, you can expect a department that supports learning, development, and recognizes your contributions both individually and as part of a team.

If you've ever wanted to do more, see more, go further, or be better, we have roles across many professions and vocations. Let's explore where your future can take you, together.