Job overview

The post holder will support to drive and deliver the portfolio of work for Integration. The purpose of the role is to,

·       Drive, lead and manage major and complex change at pace to achieve the outcomes and ambitions of the programme, ensuring involvement and engagement with key stakeholders from across the multiple disciplines of the programme

·       Work with the senior leadership to advise, support, challenge and deliver the progamme’s vision

·       Provide inspirational and effective change management leadership and support to champion the integration, continuous improvement and change mindset 

·       Work collaboratively with the senior leadership team and wider NHS partners and stakeholders to design and deliver the objectives of the programme’s integrated plan

The post holder will support and deputise for the Integration Director. The post holder will be responsible for problem-solving and driving the delivery of large scale, complex projects and programmes, leveraging expert skills and experience in change/transformation, continuous improvement and major programmes. A keen understanding of the NHS and other healthcare systems and delivering diverse programmes within the sector is an asset.

Main duties of the job

Key aspects of this role include,

·       Lead and drive systems integration across disparate disciplines such as healthcare (including clinical, workforce, hospital operations, estates and facilities management and digital), commercial, finance, design and delivery

·       Advisory role in complex programmes and transformation

·       Deploy a wide range of skills and knowledge in transformational change to navigate complexity and build consensus

·       Provide leadership for Integration and Transformation through championing effective and robust programme and project management culture working alongside the programme management office.

·       Develop and nurture strong, positive relationships with key stakeholders to ensure engagement and delivery of change.

·       Forward planning with a focus on risk identification and future proofing

·       Deputise for the Director as required

Working for our organisation

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.