• Define the current state and develop future service needs which include resource requirements based on national gap analysis
• Develop standardised Care Pathways which are quality-assured to support Primary Care, the Community and other Acute Hospitals which are patient-centric for the patient journey in line with Sláintecare
• Identify key risk and mitigation plans to stabilise the service and support training and education needs for succession planning in supporting and collaboration with the RCSI Training Programme Director

• As of 1/2/24, there are over 10,663 patients on the OPD waiting list which is a 21.*% increase on 2023. Neurosurgery is the sixth-highest surgical specialty for inpatient waiting list numbers. Part of this role is to work to find solutions and coordinate the effort to better manage the waiting lists and provision of services.

• It is expected that the post holder will lead on the engagement to map new patient pathways, protocols and guidelines necessary for the integration of Neurosurgical services with the MTC in MMUH

• Respond to parliamentary questions relating to Neurosurgery that are forwarded to NCPS within the agreed HSE timeframes.

• Provide an opinion on any new or replacement consultant posts for Neurosurgery for the CAAC approvals process.

• Participate in working groups or provide opinions as the need arises for NCPS

• National Cancer Control Programme
• National trauma strategy
• Sláintecare strategy
• The National Children’s Hospital development

• RCSI Committee for Surgical Affairs (the RCSI Clinical Programmes oversight committee) or its designate (Managing Director of Surgical Affairs) and through the Clinical Leads of the National Clinical Programme in Surgery (NCPS) and the specific Clinical Advisory Group (CAG) that will be formed to guide this role,

• National Clinical Advisor Group Lead (NCAGL), Acutes
• Clinical Design & Innovation (CDI), Office of the Chief Clinical Officer (CCO).

• Department of Surgical Affairs, National Clinical Programme in Surgery

• To act as the lead clinical advisor for Neurosurgery services to develop and implement a framework for Neurosurgery services on a national level.
• To provide expert clinical advice, leadership and practical support towards a framework for national Neurosurgery services to ensure consistency, reliability and validity of care.
• Provide support and direction for RCSI in the development of sustainable trainee programmes.

• Make information available in respect to PQs or Reps for Government as required.
• Adhere to the HSE Communications protocol for any interaction with the press or media and in relation to any public relations events or queries.
• Adhere to the HSE National Financial Regulations for any expenditure or costs associated with the programme of work.
• Comply with Freedom of Information and Data Protection legislation
• Comply with the Ethics in Public Office and the Controls Assurance Statement process as required.

• An understanding, Health Informatics, data metrics, KPIs and Standards setting.
• Credibility and ability to command respect as a recognised clinical leader within the clinical community, with a good understanding of the HSE Corporate and Service Plans, Do H policy, Sláintecare and related requirements of clinical leaders.
• Experience of providing significant senior clinician input to operational decision-making.
• A track record as an effective leader who has developed effective teams and driven and delivered sustainable change programmes to transform clinical services.
• A capacity to operate successfully in a challenging environment.
• A commitment to and focus on quality and promoting high standards to improve patient outcomes, by consistently putting service users and clinicians at the heart of decision-making and involving patients and the public in their work.

• Strong personal emphasis on achieving high standards of excellence and willingness to take personal responsibility to initiate activities and drive objectives through to a conclusion.
• Ability to rapidly assimilate and analyse complex information, make timely decisions and take ownership of those decisions and their implications.
• Capacity to anticipate problems and to recognise when to involve other parties at the appropriate time and level. •
• Uses evidence to make improvements and seeks out innovations.

• An ability to influence and negotiate effectively in furthering the objectives of the role.
• An ability to build excellent collaborative networks and a track record of building and maintaining key internal and external relationships in furtherance of organisational goals.
• Highly developed communication skills which include an ability to convey clinical priorities and complex messages to colleagues, various stakeholders, media and interest groups.