Job summary
About the role
As the Senior Policy Manager within the SCD and Thalassaemia Quality Improvement Programme in the HIIP team, you will be a part of matrix team to deliver a portfolio of projects aimed at improving outcomes for people with sickle cell disease (SCD) and thalassaemia. The postholder will work collaboratively in a matrix team and with subject matter experts to support the delivery of the programme. It will be a two-year fixed term post.
The post holder will be responsible for providing policy advice, guidance, influence, thought leadership and expertise to ensure appropriate development and delivery of several ambitious transformation initiatives outlined by the SCD and Thalassaemia Quality Improvement Work Programme.
About us
The National Healthcare Inequalities Improvement Team was established to deliver the vision of exceptional quality healthcare for all, ensuring equitable access, excellent experience, and optimal outcomes.The role of the Healthcare Inequalities Improvement Team is principally threefold;o setting direction in relation to tackling healthcare inequalities across NHS England (NHSE) and the wider NHS;o creating a positive improvement culture which champions data as a means of gaining actionable insight to drive interventions leading to reductions in health inequalities; ando working with national teams and partners to ensure that we deliver commitments to tackling health inequalities set out in the NHS Long-Term Plan.
Main duties of the job
The role of Senior Policy Manager will be pivotal in supporting the SCD Thal Quality Improvement work programme, working across a range of policy briefs, and providing support to the Delivery Lead and the Head of the SCD Thal QI Work Programme.
You will support a range of policy projects and workstreams, focusing on our deliverables to deliver improvements in services to improve outcomes and the quality of life of persons with SCD and Thalassaemia.
You will have excellent verbal and written communication skills, knowledge and experience of the health policy landscape and be proficient in forming strong working relationships to bring about a common goal. You will have the ability to meet strict deadlines, demonstrate initiative and be able to work alongside others to scope work, solve problems and achieve positive outcomes.
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate a dynamic approach to delivery, demonstrate resilience, and have a strong commitment to achieving high standards of policy development and delivery.
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
Main Duties of the job Provide expert strategic and policy support and guidance on policy areas of the Directors portfolio, operating within a political and sensitive environment.
Draft and deliver high quality policy advice and briefings on SCD, thalassaemia and health inequalities issues for NHSE senior Executives and DHSC, drawing on evidence and reflecting the latest system developments
Support the Policy Delivery Lead to contribute on all programme meetings, workshops, and events to develop policy, solve problems, and build consensus on complex issues.
Represent the programme team and wider Healthcare Inequalities Improvement Team at a range of internal and external forums and maintain strong relationships with key sickle cell and thalassaemia stakeholders and delivery partners.
Work flexibly across the programme teams portfolio and within tight timescales.
Support the Policy Delivery Lead to inform the delivery of a number of complex policy projects at any one time, within budget and in line with the programme plan.
Monitor, interpret, and quality assure progress against agreed deliverables as outlined by the SCD and Thalassaemia programme team.
Act as lead on behalf of the programme for parliamentary accountability, including responding to PQs and FOI requests, providing policy updates to internal and external stakeholders at a senior level and supporting programme representation as required by the Head of the SCD Thal Programme and the Policy Delivery Lead.
Enable the team to access best practice and current information within their specialism, drawing from experience and expertise in other fields and industries, and ensure the organisation and other stakeholder organisations benefit from relevant innovations.
Be part of the wider HIIP staff rota, which involves carrying out tasks, projects and support drafting of rapid responses to Arms Lengths Bodies including DHSC and other key stakeholders.
Secondments
Applicants from within the NHS will be offered on a secondment basis only, agreement should be obtained from their employer prior to submitting the application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main Duties of the job Provide expert strategic and policy support and guidance on policy areas of the Directors portfolio, operating within a political and sensitive environment.
Draft and deliver high quality policy advice and briefings on SCD, thalassaemia and health inequalities issues for NHSE senior Executives and DHSC, drawing on evidence and reflecting the latest system developments
Support the Policy Delivery Lead to contribute on all programme meetings, workshops, and events to develop policy, solve problems, and build consensus on complex issues.
Represent the programme team and wider Healthcare Inequalities Improvement Team at a range of internal and external forums and maintain strong relationships with key sickle cell and thalassaemia stakeholders and delivery partners.
Work flexibly across the programme teams portfolio and within tight timescales.
Support the Policy Delivery Lead to inform the delivery of a number of complex policy projects at any one time, within budget and in line with the programme plan.
Monitor, interpret, and quality assure progress against agreed deliverables as outlined by the SCD and Thalassaemia programme team.
Act as lead on behalf of the programme for parliamentary accountability, including responding to PQs and FOI requests, providing policy updates to internal and external stakeholders at a senior level and supporting programme representation as required by the Head of the SCD Thal Programme and the Policy Delivery Lead.
Enable the team to access best practice and current information within their specialism, drawing from experience and expertise in other fields and industries, and ensure the organisation and other stakeholder organisations benefit from relevant innovations.
Be part of the wider HIIP staff rota, which involves carrying out tasks, projects and support drafting of rapid responses to Arms Lengths Bodies including DHSC and other key stakeholders.
Secondments
Applicants from within the NHS will be offered on a secondment basis only, agreement should be obtained from their employer prior to submitting the application.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Knowledge and experience
Essential
- Provision of policy advice on a range of complex topics to senior stakeholders.
- Experience of working in a similar organisation / environment, and successfully influencing and managing stakeholders
- Ability to complex problem solve and respond to sudden unexpected demands, for example, ad-hoc or urgently convened meetings for the Director and Deputy Director
- Distilling complex policy delivery updates into succinct, high quality summaries
Desirable
- Experience of budget management
- Experience of managing a team
- Experience of policy development relating to strategy, health inequalities and/or equality across the NHS
Skills
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to draft high quality documents for a wide audience including parliamentary and executive briefings
- Demonstrable experience of delivering results through the development of policy
- Able to translate strategic plans into operational frameworks
- Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills
- Excellent communicator, able to present complex or contentious data to a range of audiences
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Knowledge and experience
Essential
- Provision of policy advice on a range of complex topics to senior stakeholders.
- Experience of working in a similar organisation / environment, and successfully influencing and managing stakeholders
- Ability to complex problem solve and respond to sudden unexpected demands, for example, ad-hoc or urgently convened meetings for the Director and Deputy Director
- Distilling complex policy delivery updates into succinct, high quality summaries
Desirable
- Experience of budget management
- Experience of managing a team
- Experience of policy development relating to strategy, health inequalities and/or equality across the NHS
Skills
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to draft high quality documents for a wide audience including parliamentary and executive briefings
- Demonstrable experience of delivering results through the development of policy
- Able to translate strategic plans into operational frameworks
- Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills
- Excellent communicator, able to present complex or contentious data to a range of audiences
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).
