Job summary
NHS England has an exciting opportunity for a talented policy professional to join its Central Policy team.
Central Policy is a dynamic, versatile team that:
Leads a diverse portfolio of national policy and legislation projects on issues of strategic importance to the NHS in England,
Provides policy advice and support to other teams and helps co-ordinate public policy development activity across NHS England,
Provides leadership to NHS England's policy and strategy profession, building policy skills and capabilities across the organisation, and
Manages NHS England's accountability to Government and Parliament, including select committee appearances and assurance against the Government's mandate to NHS England.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work flexibly to support the delivery of Central Policy team functions, taking the lead on specific projects and work areas which will change over time.
They will be required to:
Deliver short, medium and longer-term projects on a range of different areas of national health policy and legislation development and implementation using core public policy skills, including research and critical appraisal of evidence, issue-based problem solving, stakeholder engagement and partnership working and effective writing and briefing.
Establish and maintain effective relationships with teams across NHS England, and with the Department of Health and Social Care and other officials in Government and Parliament
Handle sensitive, political and contentious issues appropriately, including the appearances of NHS England representatives at parliamentary select committees
Use expertise and judgement to provide advice and make recommendations to senior colleagues on complex policy and legislation issues.
Work at pace when required, managing and taking ownership of projects or project workstreams, identifying interdependencies and overseeing delivery to meet deadlines and agreed outcomes.
Work flexibly across the Central Policy team and contribute proactively to team development activities.
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.
Date posted
22 September 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8b
Salary
£62,215 to £72,293 a year pa (exclusive of London Weighting)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
990-STR-6645264-E
Job locations
Leeds, Wellington Place/London, Wellington House
Leeds/London
LS1 4AP
Employer details
Employer name
NHS England
Address
Leeds, Wellington Place/London, Wellington House
Leeds/London
LS1 4AP
Employer's website
https://www.england.nhs.uk/about/working-for/ (Opens in a new tab)
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