Job summary
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Deputy Director for Urgent and Emergency Care (UEC) Recovery to play a pivotal role in delivering the national UEC Tiering Programme, as part of the UEC Recovery Plan. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the recovery of urgent and emergency care services across the healthcare system.
Main duties of the job
As part of the UEC improvement approach, you will be responsible for the delivery of the overall tiering programme for the most challenged systems and providers, with Tier 1 providing the most intensive support offer for those systems off-target on delivery, and to help them develop and deliver sustainable plans for improvement of UEC services.
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
You will work closely with the National UEC Recovery Director and with other senior colleagues across NHS England, integrated care systems and providers, to ensure that we have a clear national approach to tiering, and ensure systems have the necessary support to deliver the improvements necessary.
You will be responsible for monitoring progress on the implementation of improvement plans, leading key meetings on behalf of the Recovery Director, and leading the national tiering support team who are responsible for delivering a clear programme management approach to support the overarching programme.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will work closely with the National UEC Recovery Director and with other senior colleagues across NHS England, integrated care systems and providers, to ensure that we have a clear national approach to tiering, and ensure systems have the necessary support to deliver the improvements necessary.
You will be responsible for monitoring progress on the implementation of improvement plans, leading key meetings on behalf of the Recovery Director, and leading the national tiering support team who are responsible for delivering a clear programme management approach to support the overarching programme.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level or equivalent level or equivalent experience of working at a senior level in specialist area.
Knowledge and experience
Essential
- Proven and significant leadership experience and/or formal management qualification
- Evidence of post qualifying and continuing professional development
- Should have an appreciation of the relationship between the Department of Health, the NHS England and individual provider and commissioning organisations
Skills and capabilities
Essential
- Ability to rapidly synthesise multiple sources of complex information into policy advice, suitable for a variety of audiences and prior knowledge bases
- Proven track record of working with a range of stakeholders, including those directly engaged in service delivery, to achieve insight and representative understanding of the sector
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level or equivalent level or equivalent experience of working at a senior level in specialist area.
Knowledge and experience
Essential
- Proven and significant leadership experience and/or formal management qualification
- Evidence of post qualifying and continuing professional development
- Should have an appreciation of the relationship between the Department of Health, the NHS England and individual provider and commissioning organisations
Skills and capabilities
Essential
- Ability to rapidly synthesise multiple sources of complex information into policy advice, suitable for a variety of audiences and prior knowledge bases
- Proven track record of working with a range of stakeholders, including those directly engaged in service delivery, to achieve insight and representative understanding of the sector
Additional information
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).
