Senior Policy Advisor
NHS England
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Job summary
This is a fantastic opportunity to work in the Chair & Chief Executive's Offices' Private Office, in a fast-paced and exciting environment, across a broad range of portfolio areas. You'll work closely with senior leaders, including NHS Executive, managing the day-to-day business of the Chair and CEO and supporting with policy development to ensure delivery against NHS England's key priorities.
Main duties of the job
You will need experience working in Private Office or similar environment and influencing senior stakeholders, the ability to build strong collaborative relationships across the team and wider organisation, as well as Department of Health and Social Care and other external bodies, to provide high-quality support and insight to the Chair and CEO.
This role requires a mix of problem solving, emotional intelligence, judgment, discretion, and political acumen.You will need strong communication skills, including the ability to interpret and present a range of complex ideasand data to different audiences, and the ability to remain calm under pressure.
The post holder is required to work flexibly, as part of a strong Private Office team, deputising for colleagues as necessary to provide the highest level of support to the Chair and CEO, and wider office where required.
About us
In April 2023, NHS England, NHS Digital, and Health Education England merged to create a new, single organisation to lead the NHS in England. This new NHS England is designed to create a simpler, smaller, high performing, organisation that leads the NHS more effectively and is a better place to work. Speaking with one voice to the service.
The new 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 agreat 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 visit https://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.
Date posted
25 July 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8c
Salary
£78,163 to £88,884 a year per annum including HCAS
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
990-S3-COR2130-A
Job locations
Wellington House
135-155 Waterloo Road
London
SE1 8UG
Employer details
Employer name
NHS England
Address
Wellington House
135-155 Waterloo Road
London
SE1 8UG
Employer's website
https://www.england.nhs.uk/about/working-for/ (Opens in a new tab)



