Independent Security Advisor to National Oversight Group | NHS England

NHS England; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job description

Overview

The purpose of the National Oversight Group (NOG) is to provide assurance and support to NHS England (NHSE) as the commissioner of the services, and acting on behalf of Secretary of State, in discharging the functions set out in section 16 of the Health and Social Care Act 2012. NOG is supported by a triumvirate of independent advisors, namely the independent chair, independent security advisor and independent clinical advisor. NOG meets in person on a quarterly basis, including an assurance visit as part of the oversight of provision, and has one recognised subgroup, the Clinical Secure Practice Forum (CSPF) group.

The independent security advisor serves on the National Oversight Group (NOG) for High Secure Mental Health Services and the Clinical Secure Practice Forum (CSPF), providing independent advice on matters relating to security for high secure hospitals. The postholder provides independent advice on security matters to the Chair of the National Oversight Group for High Secure Services and the Clinical Secure Practice Forum.

The tenure of the role is usually for 3 years, but due to the pending organisational changes for NHSE and DHSC, the post is initially being offered on a fixed term basis through to 31st October 2026.