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Lead Clinical Author and Clinical Policy Educator

Department for Work and Pensions (DWP)

Newcastle upon Tyne

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GBP 40,000 - 60,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is seeking a Lead Clinical Author and Clinical Policy Educator. This role is pivotal in advising on medical and health-related issues that affect millions, emphasizing improving experiences for vulnerable populations. The ideal candidate will possess substantial clinical experience, particularly in disability assessments, and will be responsible for leading education material development and quality assurance in line with DWP policy.

Benefits

Generous Civil Service Pension Scheme

Indemnity insurance cover

Regulatory body fees reimbursed

Qualifications

5 years of post-graduate experience, registered without conditions.
High level of clinical confidence, NHS experience, 2 years in functional assessment centres.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage a team of clinical educators in quality DWP training.
Produce and streamline clinical guidance focused on WCA.

Skills

Clinical experience

Evidence-based medicine

Critical appraisal skills

Education

Postgraduate qualification in a clinical field

Registration with NMC, GMC or HCPC

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Talent Acquisition Manager | Department for Work & Pensions

Lead Clinical Author and Clinical Policy Educator - for Department for Work and Pensions

Leeds, London, Sheffield, Birmingham, Blackpool, Cardiff, Glasgow, Manchester Newcastle.

Permanent - Full-time, Part-Time and Job Sharing options

About:

We’re looking for people with clinical experience to join our brilliant DWP Health Policy team.

As a Medical Professional within DHSD, you will have the opportunity to work at the heart of policy making within the Department, working closely with senior officials and Ministers in DWP advising on medical and health related issues that impact the lives of millions of customers.

With a talented team of clinicians, you will improve the experience and outcomes for millions of vulnerable people who interact with public services at critical times in their lives.

Lead Clinical Author:

An expert in disability assessment for WCA, PIP, IIDB and / or DLA child with education expertise.

You will lead and manage a team of clinical educators, ensuring the work they produce is of a high quality and in line with best evidence and DWP policy intent working with the education lead to ensure timelines are met and quality standards are maintained.

Responsibilities will include:

Producing, updating and streamlining DWP clinical training and guidance, focused on WCA.
Impacting external clinical quality assurance comments.
Ensuring alignment with national clinical guidelines.

Clinical Policy Educator:

An expert in disability assessment for WCA, PIP, IIDB and/or DLA child with education or policy expertise.

You will ensure that new education material written for DWP clinical assessors and decision makers is in line with DWP policy intent, that the external quality assurance was undertaken accurately and the material is fit for release for use.

Responsibilities will include:

Working autonomously, taking a leadership role on either PIP, WCA, Child DLA, IIDB or Attendance Allowance clinical and Decision Maker education material.
Reviewing education material to ensure it is in line with current DWP policy, the external quality assurance was accurate and provide final sign off for the material.

Person specification:

5 years of post graduate experience and up to date registration with NMC, GMC or HCPC with no conditions on registration unless they relate solely to a disability.
High level of clinical confidence, including a broad range of clinical experience, with experience of working in the NHS and 2 years experience of working with functional assessment centres undertaking assessments.
Experience of reviewing, writing or quality assuring education material for clinicians
Knowledge of evidence-based medicine and critical appraisal skills.

Successful candidates will be entitled to a generous Civil Service Pension Scheme (with employer contributions worth 27.9% – 30.3% of salary), indemnity insurance cover for their work within DWP, and professional regulatory body fees reimbursed.

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If shortlisted there will be an opportunity for an informal discussion with our Chief Medical Advisor.

Seniority level

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Mid-Senior level

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Full-time

Job function

Job function
Health Care Provider, Writing/Editing, and Education
Industries
Government Administration, Public Health, and Public Policy Offices

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