Assistant Director of Strategy & Policy | NHS England
You will be working with colleagues across NHS England and government so high-quality influencing skills are essential as is a good knowledge of how the NHS works.
This is a fast-paced and dynamic role which will require the post holder to have a clear vision for the future and strong strategic thinking skills whilst operating within a complex environment. In return, it offers the opportunity to influence thinking at the highest level whilst working within a warm, supportive and flexible team.
The post holder will lead a team of policy and strategy managers to develop NHSE’s strategy for optimising the system architecture for the NHS in England.
This will require:- Proven track record in leading the development of national policy and strategy across teams and organisations through working with partners, including a deep understanding of policy levers and policy-making processes
- In-depth understanding of the health and care landscape and the NHS policy and legislative framework in England, including the roles and responsibilities of NHS England and other critical stakeholders
- Highly developed strategic thinking, problem-solving and communication skills with an ability to deal with ill-defined problems and ambiguity, changes in direction, requirements or deadlines and to develop sound recommendations, provide high quality briefings to senior colleagues and present to stakeholders.
- Sophisticated and confident relationship building and management, influencing and negotiation skills and experience of dealing with senior stakeholders on complex and sensitive issues.
- Demonstrable experience of delivering results through the development and management of teams to ensure success, including experience of coaching team members to develop writing, problem-solving and influencing skills
- 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 theGovernment website.
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.
This advert closes on Thursday 16 Jan 2025