NHS England

Deputy Director of Communications and Engagement

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Job summary

Opportunity to shape and lead the communications and engagement strategy for an ambitious major programme that will transform the way we delivery healthcare infrastructure for the future NHS, including developing a legacy of exceptional and enduring capability for Trusts, the wider healthcare system and industry

Main duties of the job

Key aspects of this role will be to:

Develop, deliver, and embed a clear communications and engagement plan for all NHP activity, ensuring coordination across Programme level activity and Trust-led activity which reflects the wider strategic context and helps deliver the NHP objectives.

Effective leadership of a high performing team where everyone is able to contribute and supporting professional development.

Quality assurance for all communications and engagement across NHP's diverse stakeholder groups to meet the NHP objectives and delivery plan. (e.g., DHSC Sponsor Team, NHS Executives, Trust CEOs, Scheme Project Teams, IPA, Cabinet Office, Treasury, NHP Senior Leadership, and the Public).

Respond to media enquiries and lead sensitive stakeholder management and correspondence activity.

Ensure delivery of the communications and engagement plan is appropriately resourced, including the development of new core materials and collateral as necessary

Ensure appropriate system and processes (e.g., Customer Relationship Management) are in place to enable the implementation of the strategy plans across stakeholders.

Proactively manage the key risks and issues associated with ensuring appropriate actions are taken to mitigate or respond.

Manage the whole budgetary implications of activity.

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.

Details

Date posted

15 November 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 9

Salary

£105,385 to £121,271 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

990-NHP-6793010-E

Job locations

Wellington House

133 - 155 Waterloo Road

London

SE1 8UG


Job description

Job responsibilities

You can find further details about the job, organisational structure, recruitment profile, expected outcomes and benefits information in the attached Job Description.

Job description

Job responsibilities

You can find further details about the job, organisational structure, recruitment profile, expected outcomes and benefits information in the attached Job Description.

Person Specification

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

  • oExtensive strategic communications and engagement management experience.
  • oExperience working with senior NHS and government stakeholders (e.g., NHS CEOs, NHSE Board Members and ICBs), providing expert plans and analysis to support reporting and decision-making

Skills, Abilities and Attributes

Essential

  • oInclusive leader who sets high standards, motivates, collaborates, and promotes personal, organisational and cultural development in-line with NHP values.
  • oResilient leader comfortable working with a significant level of ambiguity in a complex and high-pressure change environment.
  • oAbility to analyse complex problems and translate strategy into delivery - developing and implementing plans and processes across multiple teams.
Person Specification

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

  • oExtensive strategic communications and engagement management experience.
  • oExperience working with senior NHS and government stakeholders (e.g., NHS CEOs, NHSE Board Members and ICBs), providing expert plans and analysis to support reporting and decision-making

Skills, Abilities and Attributes

Essential

  • oInclusive leader who sets high standards, motivates, collaborates, and promotes personal, organisational and cultural development in-line with NHP values.
  • oResilient leader comfortable working with a significant level of ambiguity in a complex and high-pressure change environment.
  • oAbility to analyse complex problems and translate strategy into delivery - developing and implementing plans and processes across multiple teams.

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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

NHS England

Address

Wellington House

133 - 155 Waterloo Road

London

SE1 8UG


Employer's website

https://www.england.nhs.uk/about/working-for/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

NHS England

Address

Wellington House

133 - 155 Waterloo Road

London

SE1 8UG


Employer's website

https://www.england.nhs.uk/about/working-for/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Senior Business Manager

Donna Pye

donna.pye1@nhs.net

07789754275

Details

Date posted

15 November 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 9

Salary

£105,385 to £121,271 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

990-NHP-6793010-E

Job locations

Wellington House

133 - 155 Waterloo Road

London

SE1 8UG


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