The postholder will work as part of the team to deliver an effective service to support the deputy director, they will provide strategic development and day to day management of the policy development functions. This will enable the team to operate effectively and deliver their priorities.
Proactively identify opportunities for improvement and prioritize them across the team.
Keep patient interest at the centre of all activities and involve patients and public in policy development where appropriate.
Keep up to date with policy developments across health and care and be mindful of the impact of policy development on other stakeholders.
Main duties of the job
1.Operate as a senior lead working internally and externally to deliver project initiatives and services.
2. Support the identification of best practice and proactively identify business improvement opportunities.
3. Prioritise improvement activities across the team and propose projects where value can be added to patients.
4. Operate intelligently in a highly political and sensitive environment.
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.
Staff recruited from outside the NHS will usually be appointed at the bottom of the pay band.
NHS England hold a Sponsor Licence; this means that we may be able to sponsor you providing the Home Office requirements are met. To be eligible for sponsorship through the Skilled Worker route you'll usually need to be paid the 'standard' salary rate of at least £38,700 per year, or the 'going rate' for your job, whichever is higher. You can find more information on the Government website.
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. Act as a senior member of the team to support the deputy director in the day to day running and the strategic development of the team.
2. the team has the right tools and capabilities to deliver their roles in the most effective way.
3. Maintain effective working relationships with both internal and external stakeholders to deliver objectives.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to Masters level or relevant experience of working at a similar level.
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience in the development of policy advice, particularly in the Women's Health agenda.
- Significant experience of managing a team to deliver outcomes.
- Experience interpreting national policy for implementation.
- Experience of working at a national/regional level.
Skills
Essential
- Strong networking skills and evidence of working with stakeholders.
- Ability to exercise good judgement, maintain discretion and use initiative.
Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Commitment to equality of opportunity and ability to remove barriers to full participation.
- Fosters good working relationships and values difference.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.
