NHS England

Chair for RIDAC of the NHS Cervical Cancer Screening Programme

The closing date is 18 September 2025

Job summary

The purpose of the RIDAC is:

To shape and prioritise research and innovation proposals.
To advise on the necessity, proportionality and appropriateness and relevance (public interest test) of data access requests
To advise on the research topic and the innovation required (including its evaluation)
To act as a conduit to provision of further practical advice on research proposals, including the impact on current NHS services and live IT services for that screening programme
Escalate concerns to the Cervical Screening Delivery Group where appropriate.

The role of the Chair is work in collaboration with the National Screening Advisor as well as the NHSE Programme Leads. The time commitment for the role will be 4 meetings per year, plus the associated preparatory work. Timings will be dependent on meeting schedules and working group / subgroup.

Main duties of the job

Provide exceptional leadership and motivational skills with the ability to present views and summarise the collective opinions of the committee in a clear and concise manner. Ensure the Research, Innovation and Development Advisory Committee (RIDAC) meets its terms of reference.
Be responsible for the progression and development of Research, Evaluation and Audit within the NHS Screening Programme
Play a critical role in ensuring the Committee's continued standing as a recognised body in the field of NHS screening.
Bring relevant knowledge, skills and experience to the Committee and contribute to the provision of high quality and well considered advice to NHS England. Where urgent advice is required on the work of the RIDAC, the Chair would be expected to provide thison behalf of the Committee.
Be responsive to the secretariat of the committee to enable a quick turnaround when required. Work collaboratively with the RIDAC and programme team to review applications and support the governance of the meetings.
To work with partners to ensure any information NHSE shares remain secure, lawful, and transparent.
Be compliant with all governance requirements and controls

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.

If you are successful at interview, we will run an Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) in the Electronic Staff Record system (ESR). This transfer gathers valuable information from a previous or current NHS employer to support the onboarding process, including; statutory and mandatory competency status, Continuous Service Dates (CSD), and annual leave entitlement. You will have the opportunity throughout the recruitment process to inform us if you do not consent.

Date posted

04 September 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£105,000 a year

Contract

Secondment

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time, Annualised hours

Reference number

990-V&S-15670-E

Job locations

Wellington House

133-155 Waterloo Rd

London

SE1 8UG

Job description

Job responsibilities

The NHS England Research Innovation and Development Advisory Committees (RIDAC) play a pivotal role in the continual development and improvement of the NHS Screening Programmes. Duties include advising NHS England on research, evaluation, and audit requests, ensuring good quality research that does not adversely affect the operational delivery of the programmes, receiving updates on approved trials/research/audits, and agreeing access to individuals and data for those invited to participate in the programme.Candidates should be able to demonstrate experience in one or more of the following:

Experience in chairing a multidisciplinary group.
A detailed understanding of NHS screening programmes.
Experience in health service research (ideally in NHS screening programmes

The time commitment for this post includes as a minimum the chairing 4 meetings per year, and the associated work required for the preparation and the reporting on outcomes of the meetings, plus support of the developments to set strategic direction, and other reporting as required.

The exact time is dependent on membership of working groups or subgroups. The remuneration for this post and expenses are paid in line with NHSE policy.

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.

If you would like to speak to someone about the post, then please contact us at england.screening.research@nhs.net

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

Experience in chairing a multidisciplinary group.
A detailed understanding of NHS screening programmes.
Experience in health service research (ideally in NHS screening programmes

The exact time is dependent on membership of working groups or subgroups. The remuneration for this post and expenses are paid in line with NHSE policy.

If you would like to speak to someone about the post, then please contact us at england.screening.research@nhs.net

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

Qualifications

Essential

A successful and recognised clinical and or academic senior leader who can make an important contribution to the work of the screening programmes

Knowledge and experience

Essential

Ability to analyse complex information and data, identify key issues and develop evidence-based solutions to complex problems.
Ability to balance conflicting information and opinions to make timely and informed decisions in a transparent manner.
Experience of working in senior multi-disciplinary committees and demonstrating leadership, influence, and challenge in this arena
Experience of chairing senior multi-disciplinary committees
An ability to remain impartial whilst exercising sound judgement and ensuring that all views are captures and explored.

Skills, Capabilities & Attributes

Essential

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills suitable for a range of audiences from technical experts, charities, lobby groups and the public.
An understanding of, and commitment to, the principles of providing independent advice to Government and to the principles of public life
Be responsive to the secretariat of the group to enable a quick turnaround when required

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Essential

An understanding of and commitment to equality of opportunity and good working relationships

Values and Behaviours

Essential

Demonstrable commitment to partnership working with a range of external organisations
Works well with others, is positive and helpful, listens, involves, respects, and learns from the contribution of others.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

A successful and recognised clinical and or academic senior leader who can make an important contribution to the work of the screening programmes

Knowledge and experience

Essential

Ability to analyse complex information and data, identify key issues and develop evidence-based solutions to complex problems.
Ability to balance conflicting information and opinions to make timely and informed decisions in a transparent manner.
Experience of working in senior multi-disciplinary committees and demonstrating leadership, influence, and challenge in this arena
Experience of chairing senior multi-disciplinary committees
An ability to remain impartial whilst exercising sound judgement and ensuring that all views are captures and explored.

Skills, Capabilities & Attributes

Essential

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills suitable for a range of audiences from technical experts, charities, lobby groups and the public.
An understanding of, and commitment to, the principles of providing independent advice to Government and to the principles of public life
Be responsive to the secretariat of the group to enable a quick turnaround when required

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Essential

An understanding of and commitment to equality of opportunity and good working relationships

Values and Behaviours

Essential

Demonstrable commitment to partnership working with a range of external organisations
Works well with others, is positive and helpful, listens, involves, respects, and learns from the contribution of others.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

NHS England

Address

Wellington House

133-155 Waterloo Rd

London

SE1 8UG

Employer's website

https://www.england.nhs.uk/about/working-for/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

NHS England

Address

Wellington House

133-155 Waterloo Rd

London

SE1 8UG

Employer's website

https://www.england.nhs.uk/about/working-for/ (Opens in a new tab)