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The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is responsible for welfare, pensions and child maintenance policy. As the UK’s biggest public service department, they administer the State Pension and a range of working age, disability and ill-health benefits to around 20 million claimants and customers.

As Head Medical Practitioner and the department’s most senior medical professional, you will make a positive difference to the lives of millions of people. Specifically, you will ensure expert clinical advice informs policy, legislation and delivery decisions on social security and employment benefits and services – including the Personal Independence Payment and Employment and Support Allowance.

This is a high-profile leadership role, requiring both substantial medical experience and well-developed strategic expertise. A medical practitioner, fully registered with the GMC, you’ll have proven your ability to lead and motivate a team of experienced medical professionals, and to engage and influence at senior levels. Capable of understanding both high-level strategy and complex policy detail across a broad portfolio, you’ll be ready to design and deliver innovative responses to challenging issues. The ability to take accountability for decisions under pressure is key.

At the DWP, you’ll be part of a diverse, welcoming culture, with access to tailored learning and development programmes as well as excellent mentors and coaches. As for other benefits, you’ll be able to take advantage of flexible working options, generous annual leave, a Civil Service pension, staff bonuses and recognition, childcare support and an employee assistance programme.

Closing Date: Monday 19th July 2021

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Closing Date: 2021-07-19 00:00:00