
Job overview
This role of Darzi Fellowship will be the Clinical Lead for Leadership Fellows and will work with and support the London Postgraduate Deans in leading the delivery of leadership fellows support functions, aligned to the NHS England mandate within the London Region.
The Darzi Fellow - Clinical Lead for Leadership Fellows will contribute to the setting of strategic direction and development of clinical leadership fellows across NHSE in London. They will understand, promote and deliver the NHSE mandate and will espouse and enact the NHS values in their daily activity thus promoting the NHS constitution.
Main duties of the job
To work with the Postgraduate Deans and other members of the London medical leadership team:
- To provide effective clinical leadership for agreed projects.
- To liaise and engage with the organisation and other sector colleagues as appropriate.
- Provide timely and effective clinical advice and leadership working with managers and staff.
- Providing written reports on progress, including risks and issues.
- To demonstrate strong principles of equality, inclusivity and diversity into all areas of work, with a focus on reducing health inequalities.
- To be an advocate and a positive role model on behalf of NHSE, by promoting leadership that inspires, motivates and empowers all staff, and demonstrates the values of the NHS.
- To provide a credible, onsite leadership presence in accordance with NHS England Hybrid Working Policy.
To work with system partners to:
- Establish strong working relationships to understand the strategic direction of the needs of the wider workforce, training and education team.
- Ensure appropriate deployment of NHS England resources aligned to Regional and National business plans and priorities.
- To engage with the 10 Year plan and Long-Term Workforce Plan for London.
The duties and responsibilities outlined above are not intended to be exhaustive, may vary over time and are subject to management review and amendment.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
You can find further details about the role, including key responsibilities and accountabilities, alongside the organisational structure and person specification in the attached Job Description and other supporting documents.
Confidentiality: The post holder is required not to disclose such information, particularly relating to patients and staff. All employees are subject to the Data Protection Act 1998 and must not only maintain strict confidentiality in respect of patient and staff records, but the accuracy and integrity of the information contained within. The post holder must not at any time use personal data held by the organisation for any unauthorised purpose or disclosure such as data to a third party. Fellows must not make any disclosure to any unauthorised person or use any confidential information relating to the business affairs of the organisations, unless expressly authorised to do so by the organisation.
Health and safety: The post holder must co-operate with management in discharging responsibilities under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and take reasonable care for his or her own health and safety, and that of others. The post holder must also ensure the agreed safety procedures are carried out to maintain a safe environment for patients, employees and visitors.
Equal opportunities: The post holder is required at all times to carry out responsibilities with due regard to the organisation's Equal opportunities Policy and to ensure that staff receive equal treatment throughout their employment with the organisation.
Risk management: All staff have a responsibility to report all clinical and non-clinical accidents or incidents promptly and when requested to, co-operate with any investigation undertaken.
Conflict of interests
- The post holder may not, without the consent of the organisation, engage in any outside employment and in accordance with the organisation’s Conflict of Interest Policy must declare to their manager all private interests, which could potentially result in personal gain as a consequence of the employment position in the organisation. Interests that might appear to be in conflict should also be declared. In addition the NHS Code of Conduct and Standards of Business conduct for NHS Staff (HSG 93/5) required the post holder to declare all situations where the Fellow or a close relative or associate has a controlling interest in a business (such as a private company, public organisation or other NHS voluntary organisation), or in any activity which may compete for any NHS contracts to supply goods or services to the organisation.
- The post holder must therefore register such interests with the organisation, either on appointment or subsequently whenever such interests are gained. Postholders should not engage in such interests without the written consent of the organisation, which will not be unreasonably withheld.
- It is the post holder’s responsibility to ensure that they are not placed in a position, which may give rise to a conflict between their private patient’s interest and their NHS duties.
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.
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
Person specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Some knowledge of organisational development or management or leadership development theory, principles or programmes.
- Some understanding of quality improvement / safety improvement / clinical governance principles application within clinical settings.
Experience
Essential
- Previous co-ordination or management or leadership experience either at undergraduate or postgraduate level, within or without healthcare.
Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration with relevant professional body, e.g. GMC, GDC, NMC, HPC, GPC, HPCP
- Undergraduate degree
- Minimum training level or experience of: St4-6, CT3, SAS, GPST3/4, Band 7/8a or equivalent, from a recognised specialty school training programme.
Skills, Capabilities and Attributes
Essential
- Teaching and training skills.
- Ability to work with, and lead others, across professions.
- Track record in successful leadership and setting and delivering vision.
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This advert is for Darzi Fellowship with NHS England in 10 South Colonnade. It is listed as a Senior Medical doctor role. The advertised salary is £131,827 per annum pro rata. The contract type is Fixed term: 7 months (until 31st March 2027. Secondment only for current NHS employees). The application deadline is 07 Sep 2026.
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