ROYAL COLLEGE OF OBSTETRICIANS AND GYNAECOLOGISTS
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title
Director, National Collaborating Centre for Women and Children’s
Health (NCC-WCH)
Directorate
Quality and Knowledge
Grade
8
Responsible to
Executive Director of Quality and Knowledge
Hours
37.5
The Role
The post of Director, National Collaborating Centre for Women & Children’s Health is one of
three directors in the Quality and Knowledge Directorate who together with the Executive
Director have responsibility for the work of the Directorate.
Specifically, the post holder is responsible to the Executive Director and Chief Executive for
managing the delivery of high quality clinical guidelines within the collaboration agreement
between the National Institute of Health and Care Excellence (NICE) and the Royal College of
Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG).
The post holder leads the senior NCC-WCH team of staff which includes the two clinical codirectors.
Purpose
1. Together with the Executive Directors and Directors, to provide leadership and high
quality management of College staff and to support and advance the aim, objective
and values of the College.
2. To work with the Executive Director to develop the work of the Quality and
Knowledge Directorate, providing advice and support to the Executive Director and
leadership and management of staff.
3. Together with Executive Director of Quality and Knowledge and the Chair of the NCCWCC Consortium Board, provide leadership and high quality management of NCCWCC staff.
4. Ensure that the College fulfils its obligations laid down in the Collaborating
Agreement between the RCOG and NICE, developing clinical guidelines and quality
standards, by harnessing the expertise of the royal colleges, professional bodies and
patient/carer organisations.
5. Lead and support organisational change to ensure efficient service delivery,
productivity and compliance with the RCOG and NICE Strategic Plans. This might
include consultation with staff, promoting new ways of working and implementing
policies and procedures.
6. Have overall responsibility for the NCC-WCH budget, ensuring adequate monitoring
and reporting, and adherence to plan.
7. Support effective communication and consistent management of College policies and
procedures throughout the NCC-WCH.
Main Duties: Outline areas of responsibility
1. Member of the RCOG Senior Management Group of Executive Directors and Directors.
2. Support the NCC-WCH clinical co-directors and other senior staff in their roles as
project managers and actively participate in stakeholder management.
3. Manage specific projects, including the annual business planning cycle and
negotiation with the commissioners at NICE.
4. Ensure that risks are identified and managed, maintaining an up to date risk register.
5. Work with the Director, Health Policy and Public Relations to manage internal and
external communications
including press activity undertaken by the NICE
communications department.
6. Monitor and report the progress of commissioned guideline projects ensuring that the
RCOG complies with its contractual obligations and maintain appropriate projectrelated and financial records. This will involve effective communication with NCCWCH staff, RCOG colleagues and the NICE.
7. Submit regular progress reports, appropriate plans and recommendations to the NCCWCH Consortium Board for endorsement.
8. Ensure that NICE and the RCOG are kept appraised on the progress of agreed work
plans and that any problems are identified and addressed.
9. Provide appropriate methodological expertise to the NCC-WCH team and the
Guidelines Development Groups.
10. Oversee the effective operation of the NCC-WCH Consortium Board and Professional
Advisory Group.
11. Provide leadership and management to all staff within the NCC-WCH, as agreed with
the Executive Director of Quality and Knowledge.
12. Support, lead and participate in guideline project groups, as appropriate
13. Perform other duties compatible with employment, as directed by the Executive
Director of Quality and Knowledge.
Note: This job description reflects the present requirements of the post. As duties and
responsibilities change and develop the job description will be reviewed and be subject to
amendment in consultation with the job holder.
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ROYAL COLLEGE OF OBSTETRICIANS AND GYNAECOLOGISTS
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Qualifications / Training
Essential / Desirable
Educated to degree level
Postgraduate qualification in relevant area
Prince2 Qualification, or equivalent
Essential
Desirable
Essential
Previous Experience
Knowledge of evidence-based guideline development process
Experience in leading the implementation of evidence-based care
Experience of quantitive and qualitative research, including costeffectiveness principles
Experience of working in women’s and children’s health care
Experience of working at a strategic level with stakeholders
including patients and the public
Proven track record of managing budgets, negotiating and business
planning
Experience of working in the NHS
Essential
Essential
Desirable
Desirable
Essential
Essential
Desirable
Key Skills / Attributes
Self-starter
Excellent organisational and management skills
Ability to develop fruitful relationships with key stakeholders
Contract management skills
Project management skills
Editorial skills
Good appreciation of customer service principles
Good negotiating skills
High level communication skills
Sound IT/information management skills
Ability to relate to and work with people at all levels
Ability to solve problems
Essential
Essential
Essential
Essential
Essential
Desirable
Essential
Essential
Essential
Essential
Essential
Essential
Other Requirements
Flexibility and ability to deal with the unexpected
Positive attitude and ‘can do’ approach
Smart appearance
Essential
Essential
Essential