Overview
The purpose of the National Oversight Group (NOG) is to provide assurance and support to NHS England (NHSE) as the commissioner of the services, and acting on behalf of the Secretary of State, in discharging the functions set out in section 16 of the Health and Social Care Act 2012. NOG is supported by a triumvirate of independent advisors: the independent chair, an independent security advisor, and an independent clinical advisor. NOG meets in person on a quarterly basis, including an assurance visit as part of the oversight of provision, and has one recognised subgroup, the Clinical Secure Practice Forum (CSPF).
The independent security advisor serves on the National Oversight Group (NOG) for High Secure Mental Health Services and the Clinical Secure Practice Forum (CSPF), providing independent advice on security matters for high secure hospitals. The postholder provides independent advice on security matters to the Chair of the National Oversight Group for High Secure Services and the Clinical Secure Practice Forum.
The tenure of the role is usually 3 years, but due to pending organisational changes for NHSE and DHSC, the post is initially being offered on a fixed term basis through to 31 October 2026.
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