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NHS England is the national health service of England, responsible for overseeing the delivery of healthcare services and improving the health and well-being of the population. Their focus is on ensuring high-quality, accessible, and equitable healthcare for all individuals in England. NHS England works collaboratively with healthcare providers, professionals, and stakeholders to shape and implement policies, strategies, and initiatives that promote better health outcomes and address the healthcare needs of the population. They aim to continuously improve the healthcare system, enhance patient experiences, and support the delivery of efficient and effective healthcare services across the country.

Science & Healthcare

Healthcare

We lead and support the NHS in England to deliver improved care for patients.

You should have a positive attitude, focus on improving health services, collaborate effectively, value digital innovation, and meet Home Office salary requirements for sponsorship.

You will advise on CDC services, analyze complex data, ensure project delivery, foster collaboration, lead quality assurance, promote continuous improvement, and represent NHS England at events.

Government & Politics

London

An opportunity has arisen to join and lead a dynamic team and be part of the Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) Programme at NHS England delivering the recommendations of the Sir Mike Richards Diagnostics Recovery and Renewal and the NHS Long Term Plan increasing diagnostic capacity and contributing to the reduction in health inequalities and waiting times. As lead for the program you will have a pivotal role in engaging, supporting and challenging systems and leaders to develop and deliver centres within communities that improve diagnostic access to patients in need. You will use your extensive NHS experience and leadership skills to communicate and lead this program of work closely collaborating with regional and system colleagues. A strong clinical background in health care delivery to support and realise the full potential of program design, implementation and delivery of services is essential to meet program aims. You will work alongside the head of the CDC program to take national responsibility for specific aspects of understanding, reporting on and articulating the benefits of transformation of care initiatives, workforce strategies and use of funds to optimise the effectiveness of the facilities built. Role Offer expert advice and guidance on how to develop, implement and deliver the best CDC services achievable as well as contributing to key strategic decisions on core priorities and design of planning guidance. The role includes but not limited to: * Interrogate, inform, analyse and report on complex information to support the programme objectives, resource requirements, issues, risks and dependencies. * Lead on effective processes to support project delivery, ensuring value for money, and delivery within budget and timescale. * Collaborate and lead on ensuring that speciality expertise and insight internally and externally are incorporated into effective programme delivery. * Lead the processes for the development of materials, quality assurance, evaluation, and best practice in CDCs. * Build a culture of continuous improvement by demonstrating and evaluating learning opportunities in a spirit of openness and transparency. * Secure buy-in and remove barriers to deliver. * Represent NHS England in sector events, presentations, meetings and joint work with partner organisations. * Demonstrate NHSEs competencies relevant to this role and act as a role model for NHSE values and behaviours. * Lead and feedback on current knowledge of challenges and opportunities for CDCs in improving productivity and efficiency. To succeed in this role you will bring a positive ‘can do’ attitude. 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 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. 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. For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Alexandra Pinches Job title: Head of CDC Programme Email address: Alexandra.pinches@nhs.net Telephone number: 07957562738

An opportunity has arisen to join and lead a dynamic team and be part of the Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) Programme at NHS England delivering the recommendations of the Sir Mike Richards Diagnostics Recovery and Renewal and the NHS Long Term Plan increasing diagnostic capacity and contributing to the reduction in health inequalities and waiting times.As lead for the program you will have a pivotal role in engaging, supporting and challenging systems and leaders to develop and deliver centres within communities that improve diagnostic access to patients in need. You will use your extensive NHS experience and leadership skills to communicate and lead this program of work closely collaborating with regional and system colleagues. A strong clinical background in health care delivery to support and realise the full potential of program design, implementation and delivery of services is essential to meet program aims. You will work alongside the head of the CDC program to take national responsibility for specific aspects of understanding, reporting on and articulating the benefits of transformation of care initiatives, workforce strategies and use of funds to optimise the effectiveness of the facilities built.RoleOffer expert advice and guidance on how to develop, implement and deliver the best CDC services achievable as well as contributing to key strategic decisions on core priorities and design of planning guidance. The role includes but not limited to: * Interrogate, inform, analyse and report on complex information to support the programme objectives, resource requirements, issues, risks and dependencies. * Lead on effective processes to support project delivery, ensuring value for money, and delivery within budget and timescale. * Collaborate and lead on ensuring that speciality expertise and insight internally and externally are incorporated into effective programme delivery. * Lead the processes for the development of materials, quality assurance, evaluation, and best practice in CDCs. * Build a culture of continuous improvement by demonstrating and evaluating learning opportunities in a spirit of openness and transparency. * Secure buy-in and remove barriers to deliver. * Represent NHS England in sector events, presentations, meetings and joint work with partner organisations. * Demonstrate NHSEs competencies relevant to this role and act as a role model for NHSE values and behaviours. * Lead and feedback on current knowledge of challenges and opportunities for CDCs in improving productivity and efficiency.      To succeed in this role you will bring a positive ‘can do’ attitude.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 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.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.For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Alexandra Pinches Job title: Head of CDC Programme Email address: Alexandra.pinches@nhs.net Telephone number: 07957562738

Head of CDC - NHS

Head of CDC

You must have a master's degree or equivalent, extensive strategy and policy experience, budget management skills, and strong research, communication, and project management abilities.

You will lead policy and strategy development for Integrated Care Systems and NHS organizations, focusing on governance and partnership evolution for more effective care delivery.

Job Summary The System Strategy & Partnerships Team is part of the national System Development Team that sits within the System Architecture sub-directorate of NHSE. It brings together the policy, strategy and implementation teams responsible for all aspects of how NHS organisations operate within Integrated Care Systems, including the governance, functions and oversight of Integrated Care Boards and NHS providers, and how they relate to partners within their ICS at system and place-level. It includes strong delivery capability, responsible for working closely with regions to ensure that policy and strategy is co-created with systems and effectively implemented. The System Development Team is also responsible for developing and maintaining NHS England's system oversight framework and implementation of NHS England's operating framework ensuring that our ways of working support and enable local NHS organisations to deliver as partners within ICSs. In the event that further vacancies for the same role arise during the course of the recruitment process, and if we have more than one suitable candidate following interview, we will consider appointing more than one appointment. Main duties of the job You will lead the delivery of a mixed portfolio of policy, strategy and partnerships development work, with a particular focus on continuing the strategic development of Integrated Care Systems, Integrated Care Boards, Provider Collaboratives and NHS provider organisations. This will include consideration of how the functions, governance and partnership arrangements of NHS organisations may need to evolve to deliver care more effectively and efficiently in future. Applicants will have experience of leading the development of policy and strategy in a health and care setting at national level, or be able to demonstrate that they have an immediately transferable set of relevant skills, knowledge and experience. The successful candidate will be someone who can build and maintain effective professional networks with a complex array of internal and external stakeholders, communicate complex ideas and information clearly and succinctly to stakeholders and senior decision makers, and with an ability to work pragmatically in an environment that can characterised by change and periods of uncertainty as the overall direction of national policy evolves. Further details can be found in the attached job description. 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. Date posted 22 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8b Salary £62,215 to £72,293 a year (exclusive of London weighting) Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 990-CDO-6724582-E Job locations London/Leeds London/Leeds SW1E 6AL 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 and other supporting documents. Responsibilities 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 and other supporting documents. Person Specification Qualifications Essential * Educated to masters level or equivalent level of experience of working at a senior level in specialist area Knowledge Essential * Significant experience in key functions relevant to System Development's Strategy and Policy portfolio, including: formulating/developing strategy and policy at a national level to support the optimisation of system architecture, understanding of the political context and national policy framework underpinning ICBs and NHS providers, strong research, analytical and problem-solving skills as demonstrated in policy, strategy or research projects Experience Essential * Experience of budgetary responsibility, including budget setting with evidence of working knowledge of financial processes * Experience of building effective cross functional working relationships to drive organisational agenda Skills Essential * Demonstrable skills in presenting complex concepts and information which may include difficult and controversial issues, across a wide range of audiences Ability to identify risks, anticipate issues and create solutions and to resolve problems in relation to project or service delivery. * Experience of delivering against competing priorities and deadlines while also directing the work of teams/individuals * Good project management and organisational skills, with the ability to plan and run policy studies to deadlines and to a high standard Person Specification Qualifications Essential * Educated to masters level or equivalent level of experience of working at a senior level in specialist area Knowledge Essential * Significant experience in key functions relevant to System Development's Strategy and Policy portfolio, including: formulating/developing strategy and policy at a national level to support the optimisation of system architecture, understanding of the political context and national policy framework underpinning ICBs and NHS providers, strong research, analytical and problem-solving skills as demonstrated in policy, strategy or research projects Experience Essential * Experience of budgetary responsibility, including budget setting with evidence of working knowledge of financial processes * Experience of building effective cross functional working relationships to drive organisational agenda Skills Essential * Demonstrable skills in presenting complex concepts and information which may include difficult and controversial issues, across a wide range of audiences Ability to identify risks, anticipate issues and create solutions and to resolve problems in relation to project or service delivery. * Experience of delivering against competing priorities and deadlines while also directing the work of teams/individuals * Good project management and organisational skills, with the ability to plan and run policy studies to deadlines and to a high standard 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). 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). Employer details Employer name NHS England Address London/Leeds London/Leeds SW1E 6AL Employer's website https://www.england.nhs.uk/about/working-for/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job SummaryThe System Strategy & Partnerships Team is part of the national System Development Team that sits within the System Architecture sub-directorate of NHSE. It brings together the policy, strategy and implementation teams responsible for all aspects of how NHS organisations operate within Integrated Care Systems, including the governance, functions and oversight of Integrated Care Boards and NHS providers, and how they relate to partners within their ICS at system and place-level. It includes strong delivery capability, responsible for working closely with regions to ensure that policy and strategy is co-created with systems and effectively implemented.The System Development Team is also responsible for developing and maintaining NHS England's system oversight framework and implementation of NHS England's operating framework ensuring that our ways of working support and enable local NHS organisations to deliver as partners within ICSs.In the event that further vacancies for the same role arise during the course of the recruitment process, and if we have more than one suitable candidate following interview, we will consider appointing more than one appointment.Main duties of the jobYou will lead the delivery of a mixed portfolio of policy, strategy and partnerships development work, with a particular focus on continuing the strategic development of Integrated Care Systems, Integrated Care Boards, Provider Collaboratives and NHS provider organisations. This will include consideration of how the functions, governance and partnership arrangements of NHS organisations may need to evolve to deliver care more effectively and efficiently in future.Applicants will have experience of leading the development of policy and strategy in a health and care setting at national level, or be able to demonstrate that they have an immediately transferable set of relevant skills, knowledge and experience.The successful candidate will be someone who can build and maintain effective professional networks with a complex array of internal and external stakeholders, communicate complex ideas and information clearly and succinctly to stakeholders and senior decision makers, and with an ability to work pragmatically in an environment that can characterised by change and periods of uncertainty as the overall direction of national policy evolves.Further details can be found in the attached job description.About UsThe 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.Date posted22 October 2024Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 8bSalary£62,215 to £72,293 a year (exclusive of London weighting)ContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference number990-CDO-6724582-EJob locationsLondon/LeedsLondon/LeedsSW1E 6ALJob DescriptionJob responsibilitiesYou can find further details about the job, organisational structure, recruitment profile, expected outcomes and benefits information in the attached Job Description and other supporting documents.ResponsibilitiesJob description Job responsibilitiesYou can find further details about the job, organisational structure, recruitment profile, expected outcomes and benefits information in the attached Job Description and other supporting documents.Person SpecificationQualifications Essential * Educated to masters level or equivalent level of experience of working at a senior level in specialist area      Knowledge Essential * Significant experience in key functions relevant to System Development's Strategy and Policy portfolio, including: formulating/developing strategy and policy at a national level to support the optimisation of system architecture, understanding of the political context and national policy framework underpinning ICBs and NHS providers, strong research, analytical and problem-solving skills as demonstrated in policy, strategy or research projects      Experience Essential * Experience of budgetary responsibility, including budget setting with evidence of working knowledge of financial processes * Experience of building effective cross functional working relationships to drive organisational agenda      Skills Essential * Demonstrable skills in presenting complex concepts and information which may include difficult and controversial issues, across a wide range of audiences Ability to identify risks, anticipate issues and create solutions and to resolve problems in relation to project or service delivery. * Experience of delivering against competing priorities and deadlines while also directing the work of teams/individuals * Good project management and organisational skills, with the ability to plan and run policy studies to deadlines and to a high standard      Person Specification Qualifications Essential * Educated to masters level or equivalent level of experience of working at a senior level in specialist area      Knowledge Essential * Significant experience in key functions relevant to System Development's Strategy and Policy portfolio, including: formulating/developing strategy and policy at a national level to support the optimisation of system architecture, understanding of the political context and national policy framework underpinning ICBs and NHS providers, strong research, analytical and problem-solving skills as demonstrated in policy, strategy or research projects      Experience Essential * Experience of budgetary responsibility, including budget setting with evidence of working knowledge of financial processes * Experience of building effective cross functional working relationships to drive organisational agenda      Skills Essential * Demonstrable skills in presenting complex concepts and information which may include difficult and controversial issues, across a wide range of audiences Ability to identify risks, anticipate issues and create solutions and to resolve problems in relation to project or service delivery. * Experience of delivering against competing priorities and deadlines while also directing the work of teams/individuals * Good project management and organisational skills, with the ability to plan and run policy studies to deadlines and to a high standard      Certificate of SponsorshipApplications 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).Additional information Certificate of SponsorshipApplications 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).Employer detailsEmployer nameNHS EnglandAddressLondon/LeedsLondon/LeedsSW1E 6ALEmployer's websitehttps://www.england.nhs.uk/about/working-for/ (Opens in a new tab)

Strategy & Policy Senior Manager - NHS

&lt;strong&gt;Job Summary&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;The System Strategy &amp;amp; Partnerships Team is part of the national System Development Team that sits within the System Architecture sub-directorate of NHSE. It brings together the policy, strategy and implementation teams responsible for all aspects of how NHS organisations operate within Integrated Care Systems, including the governance, functions and oversight of Integrated Care Boards and NHS providers, and how they relate to partners within their ICS at system and place-level. It includes strong delivery capability, responsible for working closely with regions to ensure that policy and strategy is co-created with systems and effectively implemented.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;The System Development Team is also responsible for developing and maintaining NHS England's system oversight framework and implementation of NHS England's operating framework ensuring that our ways of working support and enable local NHS organisations to deliver as partners within ICSs.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;In the event that further vacancies for the same role arise during the course of the recruitment process, and if we have more than one suitable candidate following interview, we will consider appointing more than one appointment.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Main duties of the job&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;You will lead the delivery of a mixed portfolio of policy, strategy and partnerships development work, with a particular focus on continuing the strategic development of Integrated Care Systems, Integrated Care Boards, Provider Collaboratives and NHS provider organisations. This will include consideration of how the functions, governance and partnership arrangements of NHS organisations may need to evolve to deliver care more effectively and efficiently in future.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Applicants will have experience of leading the development of policy and strategy in a health and care setting at national level, or be able to demonstrate that they have an immediately transferable set of relevant skills, knowledge and experience.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;The successful candidate will be someone who can build and maintain effective professional networks with a complex array of internal and external stakeholders, communicate complex ideas and information clearly and succinctly to stakeholders and senior decision makers, and with an ability to work pragmatically in an environment that can characterised by change and periods of uncertainty as the overall direction of national policy evolves.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Further details can be found in the attached job description.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;About Us&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;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:&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Enabling local systems and providers to improve the health of their people and patients and reduce health inequalities.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Making the NHS a great place to work, where our people can make a difference and achieve their potential.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Working collaboratively to ensure our healthcare workforce has the right knowledge, skills, values and behaviours to deliver accessible, compassionate care&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Optimising the use of digital technology, research, and innovation&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Delivering value for money.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;If you would like to know more or require further information, please visithttps://www.england.nhs.uk/.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Colleagues with a contractual office base are expected to spend, on average, at least 40% of their time working in-person.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Staff recruited from outside the NHS will usually be appointed at the bottom of the pay band.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;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.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Date posted&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;22 October 2024&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Pay scheme&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Agenda for change&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Band&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Band 8b&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Salary&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;£62,215 to £72,293 a year (exclusive of London weighting)&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Contract&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Permanent&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Working pattern&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Full-time&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Reference number&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;990-CDO-6724582-E&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Job locations&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;London/Leeds&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;London/Leeds&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;SW1E 6AL&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Job Description&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;Job responsibilities&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;You can find further details about the job, organisational structure, recruitment profile, expected outcomes and benefits information in the attached Job Description and other supporting documents.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Responsibilities&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;Job description Job responsibilities&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;You can find further details about the job, organisational structure, recruitment profile, expected outcomes and benefits information in the attached Job Description and other supporting documents.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Person Specification&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Qualifications Essential&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Educated to masters level or equivalent level of experience of working at a senior level in specialist area&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;Knowledge Essential&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Significant experience in key functions relevant to System Development's Strategy and Policy portfolio, including: formulating/developing strategy and policy at a national level to support the optimisation of system architecture, understanding of the political context and national policy framework underpinning ICBs and NHS providers, strong research, analytical and problem-solving skills as demonstrated in policy, strategy or research projects&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;Experience Essential&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Experience of budgetary responsibility, including budget setting with evidence of working knowledge of financial processes&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Experience of building effective cross functional working relationships to drive organisational agenda&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;Skills Essential&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Demonstrable skills in presenting complex concepts and information which may include difficult and controversial issues, across a wide range of audiences Ability to identify risks, anticipate issues and create solutions and to resolve problems in relation to project or service delivery.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Experience of delivering against competing priorities and deadlines while also directing the work of teams/individuals&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Good project management and organisational skills, with the ability to plan and run policy studies to deadlines and to a high standard&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;Person Specification Qualifications Essential&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Educated to masters level or equivalent level of experience of working at a senior level in specialist area&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;Knowledge Essential&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Significant experience in key functions relevant to System Development's Strategy and Policy portfolio, including: formulating/developing strategy and policy at a national level to support the optimisation of system architecture, understanding of the political context and national policy framework underpinning ICBs and NHS providers, strong research, analytical and problem-solving skills as demonstrated in policy, strategy or research projects&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;Experience Essential&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Experience of budgetary responsibility, including budget setting with evidence of working knowledge of financial processes&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Experience of building effective cross functional working relationships to drive organisational agenda&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;Skills Essential&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Demonstrable skills in presenting complex concepts and information which may include difficult and controversial issues, across a wide range of audiences Ability to identify risks, anticipate issues and create solutions and to resolve problems in relation to project or service delivery.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Experience of delivering against competing priorities and deadlines while also directing the work of teams/individuals&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Good project management and organisational skills, with the ability to plan and run policy studies to deadlines and to a high standard&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;Certificate of Sponsorship&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;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).&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;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).&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Additional information Certificate of Sponsorship&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;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).&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;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).&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Employer details&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Employer name&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;NHS England&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Address&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;London/Leeds&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;London/Leeds&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;SW1E 6AL&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Employer's website&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;https://www.england.nhs.uk/about/working-for/ (Opens in a new tab)

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Strategy &amp; Policy Senior Manager

Strategy & Policy Senior Manager

You must have strong project management skills, business acumen, excellent organizational abilities, effective communication, and a proactive attitude to lead and support improvement programmes.

You will manage projects, facilitate working groups, develop business cases, document progress, engage stakeholders, mitigate risks, and ensure alignment with organizational goals.

Business, Operations & Strategy

Cambridge

We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated Improvement Programme Officer to join our dynamic Elective Care Improvement Programme Operations and Business Support team. In this role, you will play a crucial part in ensuring the successful planning and delivery of key programmes and projects. We Are Looking For Candidates Who Have * Strong project management experience with the ability to plan, manage, and deliver projects in alignment with organisational goals. * A deep understanding of project/programme management principles, with the ability to apply appropriate methodologies to meet objectives. * Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to consolidate and document the fundamental components of projects/programmes, including scope, resources, budgets, risks, and deliverables. * Proficiency in facilitating working groups, managing risks and issues, and contributing proactively to solutions. * Strong business acumen, including experience in developing business cases and managing team business plans. * The ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels, providing project advice and coordinating efforts to meet NHS statutory and regulatory requirements. * A proactive and self-motivated attitude, with a keen eye for detail and the capacity to work autonomously while supporting broader team goals. * Leading and facilitating a range of projects within a structured programme, ensuring effective planning, resource allocation, and mitigation of risks and issues. * Consolidating project/programme documentation, including goals, scope, resources, risks, opportunities, and deliverables, in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders. * Supporting the creation and coordination of business cases to ensure alignment with programme goals. * Managing the team’s business support functions, including developing and tracking business plans, managing risks, and reporting on progress. * Engaging with relevant working groups, providing project support and expertise where needed, and ensuring effective communication with internal and external stakeholders. * Investigating variances from project plans and contributing proactively to implementing solutions. We work across a wide range of stakeholders including national teams, other regional Directorates, ICBs, Trusts as well as clinicians and operational leads so excellent communication and relationship building skills are necessary. A good working knowledge of national and regional elective care priorities to support elective care recovery based on relevant national programmes including GIRFT (Get It Right First Time), the National Elective recovery programme, improvement approaches and methodologies is desirable. 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 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. 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. For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Maherun Laljee Job title: Senior Project Manager Email address: maherun.laljee@nhs.net

We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated Improvement Programme Officer to join our dynamic Elective Care Improvement Programme Operations and Business Support team. In this role, you will play a crucial part in ensuring the successful planning and delivery of key programmes and projects.We Are Looking For Candidates Who Have * Strong project management experience with the ability to plan, manage, and deliver projects in alignment with organisational goals. * A deep understanding of project/programme management principles, with the ability to apply appropriate methodologies to meet objectives. * Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to consolidate and document the fundamental components of projects/programmes, including scope, resources, budgets, risks, and deliverables. * Proficiency in facilitating working groups, managing risks and issues, and contributing proactively to solutions. * Strong business acumen, including experience in developing business cases and managing team business plans. * The ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels, providing project advice and coordinating efforts to meet NHS statutory and regulatory requirements. * A proactive and self-motivated attitude, with a keen eye for detail and the capacity to work autonomously while supporting broader team goals. * Leading and facilitating a range of projects within a structured programme, ensuring effective planning, resource allocation, and mitigation of risks and issues. * Consolidating project/programme documentation, including goals, scope, resources, risks, opportunities, and deliverables, in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders. * Supporting the creation and coordination of business cases to ensure alignment with programme goals. * Managing the team’s business support functions, including developing and tracking business plans, managing risks, and reporting on progress. * Engaging with relevant working groups, providing project support and expertise where needed, and ensuring effective communication with internal and external stakeholders. * Investigating variances from project plans and contributing proactively to implementing solutions.      We work across a wide range of stakeholders including national teams, other regional Directorates, ICBs, Trusts as well as clinicians and operational leads so excellent communication and relationship building skills are necessary.A good working knowledge of national and regional elective care priorities to support elective care recovery based on relevant national programmes including GIRFT (Get It Right First Time), the National Elective recovery programme, improvement approaches and methodologies is desirable.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 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.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.For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Maherun Laljee Job title: Senior Project Manager Email address: maherun.laljee@nhs.net

Improvement Programme Officer - NHS

Improvement Programme Officer

You will support the School of Medicine's strategic development, lead recruitment strategies, and collaborate on medical workforce planning, with in-person work expectations.

You will lead recruitment and retention strategies, collaborate on workforce planning, and support the School Operational Programme as a board member focused on regional Haematology education.

Education & Teaching

Liverpool

The Training Programme Director in Haematology (Mer) will support the Head of School in the Strategic Development of the School of Medicine. The post holder will lead on the development of the School’s Recruitment and Retention Strategy and contribute to supporting the School Operational Programme. The post holder will be a member of the School Board. Please note this is a 3-year secondment extendable to a maximum of three years, subject to mutual agreement. Work in collaboration with Head of School of Medicine to develop and implement a Medical Workforce Strategy which supports the recruitment and retention of Haematology Trainees with focus on the regional education programs. 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 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. 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. For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Raj Parikh Job title: Head of School Medicine Email address: raj.parikh@nhs.net

The Training Programme Director in Haematology (Mer) will support the Head of School in the Strategic Development of the School of Medicine.The post holder will lead on the development of the School’s Recruitment and Retention Strategy and contribute to supporting the School Operational Programme.The post holder will be a member of the School Board.Please note this is a 3-year secondment extendable to a maximum of three years, subject to mutual agreement.Work in collaboration with Head of School of Medicine to develop and implement a Medical Workforce Strategy which supports the recruitment and retention of Haematology Trainees with focus on the regional education programs.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 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.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.For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Raj Parikh Job title: Head of School Medicine Email address: raj.parikh@nhs.net

Training Programme Director - Haematology - NHS

Training Programme Director - Haematology

You must provide cardiac investigation services, support department management, lead training, enhance skills, conduct audits, and engage in EDI initiatives to improve staff representation and experience.

You will oversee cardiac investigations, support staffing and training, ensure high standards, conduct audits, engage in process mapping, and assist with departmental research.

Research & Development

To Provide a comprehensive invasive and non-invasive cardiac investigation services within the Trust, and to the local community. To deputize the Cardiac Physiologist Manager. To deputize and take responsibility for the smooth running of the department in the absence of the Cardiac Clinical Physiologist Manager. To continuously support the development of a multi-skilled support , in light of national shortage. To lead in providing training programmes and teaching skills for junior physiologists. To continuously update professional skills with new technology and services, thus maintaining high service standards. To provide service audits. To actively be pat of the demand and capacity process mapping in order to provide effectively generated services. To support departmental research as and when required. To deputize and take responsibility for the smooth running of the department in the absence of the Cardiac Clinical Physiologist Manager. To continuously support the development of a multi-skilled support , in light of national shortage. To lead in providing training programmes and teaching skills for junior physiologists. To continuously update professional skills with new technology and services, thus maintaining high service standards. To provide service audits. To actively be pat of the demand and capacity process mapping in order to provide effectively generated services. To support departmental research as and when required. Our People Are Our Greatest Asset. When We Feel Supported And Happy At Work, This Positivity Reaches Those Very People We Are Here For, The Patients. Engaged Employees Perform At Their Best And Our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) Initiatives Contribute To Cultivate a Culture Of Engagement. We Have Four Staff Networks, a Corporate EDI Team And a Suite Of Programmes And Events Which Aim To Insert The 5 Aspirations * Improving representation at senior levels of staff with disabilities, from black, Asian, and ethnic minorities background, identify as LGBTQ+ and women, through improved recruitment and leadership development * Widening access (anchor institution) and employability * Improving the experience of staff with disability * Improving the EDI literacy and confidence of trust staff through training and development * Making equalities mainstream For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Anjali Jayaprabha Job title: Head of cardiology diagnostics Email address: anjali.jayaprabha@nhs.net Telephone number: 020833333000

To Provide a comprehensive invasive and non-invasive cardiac investigation services within the Trust, and to the local community. To deputize the Cardiac Physiologist Manager.To deputize and take responsibility for the smooth running of the department in the absence of the Cardiac Clinical Physiologist Manager.To continuously support the development of a multi-skilled support , in light of national shortage.To lead in providing training programmes and teaching skills for junior physiologists.To continuously update professional skills with new technology and services, thus maintaining high service standards.To provide service audits. To actively be pat of the demand and capacity process mapping in order to provide effectively generated services.To support departmental research as and when required.To deputize and take responsibility for the smooth running of the department in the absence of the Cardiac Clinical Physiologist Manager.To continuously support the development of a multi-skilled support , in light of national shortage.To lead in providing training programmes and teaching skills for junior physiologists.To continuously update professional skills with new technology and services, thus maintaining high service standards.To provide service audits. To actively be pat of the demand and capacity process mapping in order to provide effectively generated services.To support departmental research as and when required.Our People Are Our Greatest Asset. When We Feel Supported And Happy At Work, This Positivity Reaches Those Very People We Are Here For, The Patients. Engaged Employees Perform At Their Best And Our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) Initiatives Contribute To Cultivate a Culture Of Engagement. We Have Four Staff Networks, a Corporate EDI Team And a Suite Of Programmes And Events Which Aim To Insert The 5 Aspirations * Improving representation at senior levels of staff with disabilities, from black, Asian, and ethnic minorities background, identify as LGBTQ+ and women, through improved recruitment and leadership development * Widening access (anchor institution) and employability * Improving the experience of staff with disability * Improving the EDI literacy and confidence of trust staff through training and development * Making equalities mainstream      For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Anjali Jayaprabha Job title: Head of cardiology diagnostics Email address: anjali.jayaprabha@nhs.net Telephone number: 020833333000

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