Job Description

The post holder will work as part of a dynamic team to support NHS England's clinical commissioning policy and evaluative commissioning programmes for specialised services. You will be in a role mentored by the National Deputy Medical Director (Specialised Services). Once experience has been gained you will be building, writing, consulting and publishing national clinical policy independently to standards of delivery. The duration of the role is in line with the resident doctors training year and will end on 4 August 2026.
Main duties of the job
Key responsibilities include:
o Providing support to policy working groups in line with NHS England's published methods for the development of clinical commissioning policieso Supporting clinicians, patients and industry representatives by drafting, testing and refining clinical commissioning policies, and evaluative commissioning proposals that aim to improve outcomes and the cost effectiveness of care for patients and reflect the available clinical evidence and, where possible, clinical consensuso Supporting the impact assessment process, identifying the likely impact of policy, and evaluative commissioning proposals on patients and existing service provisiono Undertaking stakeholder testing and public consultation to help test, sense check and refine draft productso Supporting panel members (for example the Specialised Commissioning Clinical Panel) to understand the available evidence of clinical effectiveness and how it has informed policy proposalso Contributing to the ongoing review and refinement of policy, and evaluative commissioning methodology to support evidence based decision making and prioritisation of available resourceso Providing effective project management leadership and support, to various relevant topics, to ensure the timely delivery of products in line with agreed timescales and commitments to internal and external stakeholders
o Identifying potential new topics for consideration within the forward policy development programme
About us
The NHS England board have set out the top-level purpose for the new organisation to lead the NHS in England to deliver high-quality services for all, which will inform the detailed design work and we will achieve this purpose by:

• Enabling local systems and providers to improve the health of their people and patients and reduce health inequalities.
• Making the NHS a great place to work, where our people can make a difference and achieve their potential.
• Working collaboratively to ensure our healthcare workforce has the right knowledge, skills, values and behaviours to deliver accessible, compassionate care
• Optimising the use of digital technology, research, and innovation
• Delivering value for money.

If you would like to know more or require further information, please visithttps://www.england.nhs.uk/.
Colleagues with a contractual office base are expected to spend, on average, at least 40% of their time working in-person.
Staff recruited from outside the NHS will usually be appointed at the bottom of the pay band.
NHS England hold a Sponsor Licence; this means that we may be able to sponsor you providing the Home Office requirements are met. To be eligible for sponsorship through the Skilled Worker route you'll usually need to be paid the 'standard' salary rate of at least 38,700 per year, or the 'going rate' for your job, whichever is higher. You can find more information on the Government website.
Details
Date posted
17 September 2025
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Doctor - other
Salary
37,068 to 57,570 a year Salary is in line with substantive role
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
8 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
990-CFO-17517-E
Job locations
Wellington House
133-135 London Road
London
SE1 8UG
Job description
Job responsibilities
Providing support to policy working groups in line with NHS Englands published methods for the development of clinical commissioning policies Supporting clinicians, patients and industry representatives by drafting, testing and refining clinical commissioning policies, and evaluative commissioning proposals that aim to improve outcomes and the cost effectiveness of care for patients and reflect the available clinical evidence and, where possible, clinical consensus Supporting the impact assessment process, identifying the likely impact of policy, and evaluative commissioning proposals on patients and existing service provision Undertaking stakeholder testing and public consultation to help test, sense check and refine draft products Supporting panel members (for example the Specialised Commissioning Clinical Panel) to understand the available evidence of clinical effectiveness and how it has informed policy proposals Contributing to the ongoing review and refinement of policy, and evaluative commissioning methodology to support evidence based decision making and prioritisation of available resources Providing effective project management leadership and support to ensure the timely delivery of products in line with agreed timescales and commitments to internal and external stakeholders Identifying potential new topics for consideration within the forward policy development programme Identifying potential new topics for future research and / or evaluation to support future policy determination
You can find further details about the job, organisational structure, recruitment profile, expected outcomes and benefits information in the attached and other supporting documents. Secondments
Applicants from within the NHS will be offered on a secondment basis only, agreement should be obtained from their employer prior to submitting the application. Job description
Job responsibilities
Providing support to policy working groups in line with NHS Englands published methods for the development of clinical commissioning policies Supporting clinicians, patients and industry representatives by drafting, testing and refining clinical commissioning policies, and evaluative commissioning proposals that aim to improve outcomes and the cost effectiveness of care for patients and reflect the available clinical evidence and, where possible, clinical consensus Supporting the impact assessment process, identifying the likely impact of policy, and evaluative commissioning proposals on patients and existing service provision Undertaking stakeholder testing and public consultation to help test, sense check and refine draft products Supporting panel members (for example the Specialised Commissioning Clinical Panel) to understand the available evidence of clinical effectiveness and how it has informed policy proposals Contributing to the ongoing review and refinement of policy, and evaluative commissioning methodology to support evidence based decision making and prioritisation of available resources Providing effective project management leadership and support to ensure the timely delivery of products in line with agreed timescales and commitments to internal and external stakeholders Identifying potential new topics for consideration within the forward policy development programme Identifying potential new topics for future research and / or evaluation to support future policy determination
You can find further details about the job, organisational structure, recruitment profile, expected outcomes and benefits information in the attached and other supporting documents. Secondments
Applicants from within the NHS will be offered on a secondment basis only, agreement should be obtained from their employer prior to submitting the application.
Person Specification
Experience and Knowledge
Essential

• Working knowledge of clinical research or evaluation approaches, ideally in a healthcare or related setting
• Evidence of post qualifying and continuing professional development.
• Medical, pharmacy, public health or other clinical qualification directly relevant to specialised healthcare

Desirable

• Working knowledge of specialised commissioning and associated commissioning levers

Skills, Abilities and Attributes
Essential

• Strong written communication skills - for example able to draft accurate, succinct and professional responses to parliamentary questions and summarise the recommendations of clinical working groups

Desirable

• Project management skills including production of relevant project documentation and reporting

Communication Skills
Essential

• Must be able to provide and receive highly complex, sensitive or contentious information, negotiate with senior stakeholders on difficult and controversial issues, and present complex and sensitive information to large and influential groups.
• Strong verbal communication skills, including presentation to large groups of stakeholders
• Demonstrated capability to plan over short, medium and long-term timeframes and adjust plans and resource requirements accordingly.
• Must be able to prioritise own work effectively and be able to direct activities of others. Experience of managing and motivating a team and reviewing performance of the individuals.

Person Specification
Experience and Knowledge
Essential

• Working knowledge of clinical research or evaluation approaches, ideally in a healthcare or related setting
• Evidence of post qualifying and continuing professional development.
• Medical, pharmacy, public health or other clinical qualification directly relevant to specialised healthcare

Desirable

• Working knowledge of specialised commissioning and associated commissioning levers

Skills, Abilities and Attributes
Essential

• Strong written communication skills - for example able to draft accurate, succinct and professional responses to parliamentary questions and summarise the recommendations of clinical working groups

Desirable

• Project management skills including production of relevant project documentation and reporting

Communication Skills
Essential

• Must be able to provide and receive highly complex, sensitive or contentious information, negotiate with senior stakeholders on difficult and controversial issues, and present complex and sensitive information to large and influential groups.
• Strong verbal communication skills, including presentation to large groups of stakeholders
• Demonstrated capability to plan over short, medium and long-term timeframes and adjust plans and resource requirements accordingly.
• Must be able to prioritise own work effectively and be able to direct activities of others. Experience of managing and motivating a team and reviewing performance of the individuals.

Skills Required