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Develop compelling, integrated, content to best achieve the aims and objectives in their assigned area(s) contributing to forward planning and gridding processes Deliver communications and engagement activity for assigned area(s), developing an excellent understanding of how they align to the communications objectives for NHSE and the overall strategy and business plan Build effective working relationships with other directorates, regional teams and the national comms team to ensure a one-team coherent approach Provide communications and engagement advice across, for example, written, social media, events, media and marketing disciplines and support to directorate staff to support their work. Produce a broad range of written communications to the highest standard; using expertise and experience to identify the right channels and styles for specific audiences Spot communications opportunities and risks and work with national communications team to manage as appropriate Develop communications and engagement plans for specific projects and manage their effective implementation, ensuring the needs of your defined audiences are met Works on own initiative yet recognises when an issue warrants escalation Provide support to directorate teams on all aspects of their stakeholder engagement. Contribute and participate in the development of professional capability and expertise Where required, manage and lead direct reports Develop credibility as a communications adviser, providing advice and support whilst building strong relationships within their assigned area(s) Ensures involvement and consultation where necessary and takes action when required Ensure adherence to NHSE approval processes and gain sign-off at the appropriate level Deputise for line manager Develop close working relationships with policy and delivery teams Ensure value for money and compliance with communications spend control processes Identify potential issues that could impact NHSE Contribute to business planning and budgeting for their assigned area(s) Contribute to the teams administration, planning, evaluation and reporting processes When required, provide guidance and support to commissioners working in areas affected by service reviews around their legal duties to engage and consult. Ensure each service review complies with statutory guidance, NHS Englands legal responsibilities and processes around managing consultations. When required, advise on, design and deliver national consultation activity across a range of services in directorate portfolios The post holder will support the Head of Department and their team to ensure that their work stream of programmes are planned and managed effectively and take the lead in assisting in their successful delivery: Manage the teams business support function, including developing and managing the teams business plan, progress and reporting risk and issue management. Liaise with appropriate functions within the regions, organisation and the Sector. Manage all corporate business returns, including planning and workforce returns. Develop and implement a content management system to ensure information is properly managed and best practice is shared across the team, Directorate and the wider NHS organisation. Take a lead in the coordination of training & development and recruitment activity across the team. Oversight and management of all aspects of the team/ project budgets The postholder requires the ability to work to the requirements of the job and workload with an unpredictable work pattern that may include a fast, professional response out of hours such as overnight or at weekends to meet the demands of both the organisation and others to meet deadlines (outside of on-call arrangements).

Job Details Job Title: Business Development and Communications Lead Department: Business Development Hours of work: 40 per week Reporting to: Business Development Director Location: Remote working with travel to site as required Omnes Healthcare is looking for an experienced Business Development Lead who can help us drive new business into the company. The role holder will be responsible for building a pipeline of opportunities and developing strong commercial relationships with Intermediary partners and securing new business in the health sector. The post holder will work closely with the Business Development Director, Senior Leadership Team and other parties to continuously develop Omnes Healthcare’s business interests. Please note these responsibilities will either be fulfilled personally or by effective delegation, and many will involve planning with the Business Development Director. Manage a portfolio of intermediary accounts building commercially successful relationships with client contacts at all levels that deliver business targets. Develop new relationships Ensure high levels of market visibility through field activity both through broker and prospect channels Clearly and concisely articulate our value proposition in the market Develop a clear and commercially focussed sales value pipeline focussing on growth in line with our strategy to deliver products and services Support the development and implementation of short and long term (3- 5 year) plans with prioritised outcomes that meet customer needs and deliver engagement and loyalty Continually identify opportunities to strengthen and optimise processes aligned to the customer journey Ensure legal and regulatory compliance adheres to our Corporate policies, and to internal operating procedures, ensuring that risk is managed in line within the Group’s risk appetite Work with BD. Operations and Finance to identify, manage and mitigate risk, financial and operational Lead on an effective and compliant approach to promotions of products and services including effective campaigns to promote product lines to deliver our strategy and objective Responsible for the delivery of the Sales / Renewal / Margin target Risk Management Ensure decisions are made within delegated authorities, risk appetite and is compliant with applicable laws and regulations Who we are Omnes Healthcare Limited are a growing organisation that have been operating within the NHS since 2006 offering both Primary and Secondary care services with a forward-thinking, dynamic approach to patient healthcare, we are pioneers in a range of projects, from genomics to digital healthcare services, focused on delivering a better patient experience Benefits 25 days holiday plus bank holidays Excellent work / Life balance Clinical progression Training cost support Full indemnity cover paid by the practice. NHS Discount & Support Schemes Employee Assistance Program Sick Pay Enhanced maternity and paternity leave Salary sacrifice electric car scheme Life insurance 3 x salary Healthcare cash plan Cycle to work scheme. Charitable giving scheme An extra day off to celebrate your birthday. Occupational Health Support Role Requirements Graduate level with relevant qualifications. Demonstrable ability to write effective, concise and compelling content while under the pressure sometimes associated with deadlines. Experience of healthcare advantageous Significant experience and proven ability to lead and secure new contracts within the health care sector. Proven experience of building and maintaining strong, long lasting customer relationships and maximising business opportunities. Strong determined communicator and negotiator with experience of senior level selling, persuasion and negotiation In depth knowledge of successfully increasing revenue, profits and growth within Intermediary market regulated environment such as the healthcare market. Track record of ‘treating customers fairly' and delivering compliant sales within a regulatory environment is key. Resilience and confidence in own and our ability to succeed Acts ethically and honestly in all dealing with customers and colleagues building compliance, authenticity and trust. Demonstrates necessary gravitas to be viewed externally as the voice of corporate distribution in Omnes. Capable of representing Omnes at various external forums Working to deadlines A flexible approach to work and willingness to travel in the UK Link to Evergreen group - https://evergreen-group.co.uk/ Omnes Healthcare are an are an inclusive employer, if you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, we will be more than happy to help, please contact us. #IND1

Job Details Job Title: Business Development and Communications Lead Department: Business Development Hours of work: 40 per week Reporting to: Business Development Director Location: Remote working with travel to site as required Omnes Healthcare is looking for an experienced Business Development Lead who can help us drive new business into the company. The role holder will be responsible for building a pipeline of opportunities and developing strong commercial relationships with Intermediary partners and securing new business in the health sector. The post holder will work closely with the Business Development Director, Senior Leadership Team and other parties to continuously develop Omnes Healthcare’s business interests. Please note these responsibilities will either be fulfilled personally or by effective delegation, and many will involve planning with the Business Development Director. Manage a portfolio of intermediary accounts building commercially successful relationships with client contacts at all levels that deliver business targets. Develop new relationships Ensure high levels of market visibility through field activity both through broker and prospect channels Clearly and concisely articulate our value proposition in the market Develop a clear and commercially focussed sales value pipeline focussing on growth in line with our strategy to deliver products and services Support the development and implementation of short and long term (3- 5 year) plans with prioritised outcomes that meet customer needs and deliver engagement and loyalty Continually identify opportunities to strengthen and optimise processes aligned to the customer journey Ensure legal and regulatory compliance adheres to our Corporate policies, and to internal operating procedures, ensuring that risk is managed in line within the Group’s risk appetite Work with BD. Operations and Finance to identify, manage and mitigate risk, financial and operational Lead on an effective and compliant approach to promotions of products and services including effective campaigns to promote product lines to deliver our strategy and objective Responsible for the delivery of the Sales / Renewal / Margin target Risk Management Ensure decisions are made within delegated authorities, risk appetite and is compliant with applicable laws and regulations Who we are Omnes Healthcare Limited are a growing organisation that have been operating within the NHS since 2006 offering both Primary and Secondary care services with a forward-thinking, dynamic approach to patient healthcare, we are pioneers in a range of projects, from genomics to digital healthcare services, focused on delivering a better patient experience Benefits 25 days holiday plus bank holidays Excellent work / Life balance Clinical progression Training cost support Full indemnity cover paid by the practice. NHS Discount & Support Schemes Employee Assistance Program Sick Pay Enhanced maternity and paternity leave Salary sacrifice electric car scheme Life insurance 3 x salary Healthcare cash plan Cycle to work scheme. Charitable giving scheme An extra day off to celebrate your birthday. Occupational Health Support Role Requirements Graduate level with relevant qualifications. Demonstrable ability to write effective, concise and compelling content while under the pressure sometimes associated with deadlines. Experience of healthcare advantageous Significant experience and proven ability to lead and secure new contracts within the health care sector. Proven experience of building and maintaining strong, long lasting customer relationships and maximising business opportunities. Strong determined communicator and negotiator with experience of senior level selling, persuasion and negotiation In depth knowledge of successfully increasing revenue, profits and growth within Intermediary market regulated environment such as the healthcare market. Track record of ‘treating customers fairly' and delivering compliant sales within a regulatory environment is key. Resilience and confidence in own and our ability to succeed Acts ethically and honestly in all dealing with customers and colleagues building compliance, authenticity and trust. Demonstrates necessary gravitas to be viewed externally as the voice of corporate distribution in Omnes. Capable of representing Omnes at various external forums Working to deadlines A flexible approach to work and willingness to travel in the UK Link to Evergreen group - https://evergreen-group.co.uk/ Omnes Healthcare are an are an inclusive employer, if you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, we will be more than happy to help, please contact us. #IND1

Leading the development of compelling, integrated, content to best achieve the aims and objectives in their assigned area(s) contributing to forward planning and gridding processes Leading the delivery of communications and engagement objectives for assigned area(s), aligning them to the communications objectives for NHSE and the overall strategy and business plan of NHSE, Lead strategic collaboration and coordination with national, regional and other directorate communications functions in delivering against the directorate, national communications and organisational strategic objectives. Lead and manage their comms and engagement team and evaluate performance Please see the attached Job Description for further details on the role, responsibilities and person specification. Please note this job vacancy is based in either Wellington Place, Leeds LS1 4AP, Wellington House, London SE1 8UG.

Expert communicator. Values-led. Engagement whizz. Business brain. Team player. Priority juggler. Relationship cultivator. Storyteller. Long term strategist. Short term magician.

We’re looking for two exceptional professionals.

Working in the Transformation Directorate (TD) communications and engagement team you’ll provide strategic leadership to a key priority area – for example, Citizen Products, Data for Research and Development or Digital Infrastructure.

You’ll work directly with your assigned area’s senior management team, developing and driving the communications and engagement strategy across a myriad of fascinating, challenging and complex national programmes, linking them together through coherent, insight-led narratives.

Our team provide expertise to TD (a directorate of over 4000 people) ensuring communications is at the heart of planning and decision-making, alongside delivering corporate comms and events.

As a senior comms pro you know how to quickly establish yourself as a trusted advisor. You’re a gifted negotiator, a confidant and ally; able to manage expectations, guide delivery and balance ever-shifting priorities. You’re politically savvy, know when to challenge and when to concede and you skilfully create the right culture for talent to flourish.

If you believe in improving lives through digital, data, innovation and technology and match what we need, then we’d love to hear from you.

The post holder will be expected to support the business needs of the Transformation Directorate. You can be reassigned to different directorates as the business priorities for NHS England change and develop.

The post holder will work as part of a dynamic team in delivering an effective service supporting managers and staff across their assigned directorate role. They will lead high quality, insight-led communications and engagement for their assigned area(s) that is measurable, impactful and helps policy, products and services to succeed. The role will set communications and engagement direction and strategy for their assigned area(s), advising senior leaders.

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 theGovernment website.
• Leading the development of compelling, integrated, content to best achieve the aims and objectives in their assigned area(s) contributing to forward planning and gridding processes
• Leading the delivery of communications and engagement objectives for assigned area(s), aligning them to the communications objectives for NHSE and the overall strategy and business plan of NHSE,
• Lead strategic collaboration and coordination with national, regional and other directorate communications functions in delivering against the directorate, national communications and organisational strategic objectives.
• Lead and manage their comms and engagement team and evaluate performance

Please see the attached Job Description for further details on the role, responsibilities and person specification.

Please note this job vacancy is based in either Wellington Place, Leeds LS1 4AP, Wellington House, London SE1 8UG.


This advert closes on Monday 4 Nov 2024

Job Details Job Title: Business Development and Communications Lead Department: Business Development Hours of work: 40 per week Reporting to: Business Development Director Location: Remote working with travel to site as required Omnes Healthcare is looking for an experienced Business Development Lead who can help us drive new business into the company. The role holder will be responsible for building a pipeline of opportunities and developing strong commercial relationships with Intermediary partners and securing new business in the health sector. The post holder will work closely with the Business Development Director, Senior Leadership Team and other parties to continuously develop Omnes Healthcare’s business interests. Please note these responsibilities will either be fulfilled personally or by effective delegation, and many will involve planning with the Business Development Director. Manage a portfolio of intermediary accounts building commercially successful relationships with client contacts at all levels that deliver business targets. Develop new relationships Ensure high levels of market visibility through field activity both through broker and prospect channels Clearly and concisely articulate our value proposition in the market Develop a clear and commercially focussed sales value pipeline focussing on growth in line with our strategy to deliver products and services Support the development and implementation of short and long term (3- 5 year) plans with prioritised outcomes that meet customer needs and deliver engagement and loyalty Continually identify opportunities to strengthen and optimise processes aligned to the customer journey Ensure legal and regulatory compliance adheres to our Corporate policies, and to internal operating procedures, ensuring that risk is managed in line within the Group’s risk appetite Work with BD. Operations and Finance to identify, manage and mitigate risk, financial and operational Lead on an effective and compliant approach to promotions of products and services including effective campaigns to promote product lines to deliver our strategy and objective Responsible for the delivery of the Sales / Renewal / Margin target Risk Management Ensure decisions are made within delegated authorities, risk appetite and is compliant with applicable laws and regulations Who we are Omnes Healthcare Limited are a growing organisation that have been operating within the NHS since 2006 offering both Primary and Secondary care services with a forward-thinking, dynamic approach to patient healthcare, we are pioneers in a range of projects, from genomics to digital healthcare services, focused on delivering a better patient experience Benefits 25 days holiday plus bank holidays Excellent work / Life balance Clinical progression Training cost support Full indemnity cover paid by the practice. NHS Discount & Support Schemes Employee Assistance Program Sick Pay Enhanced maternity and paternity leave Salary sacrifice electric car scheme Life insurance 3 x salary Healthcare cash plan Cycle to work scheme. Charitable giving scheme An extra day off to celebrate your birthday. Occupational Health Support Role Requirements Graduate level with relevant qualifications. Demonstrable ability to write effective, concise and compelling content while under the pressure sometimes associated with deadlines. Experience of healthcare advantageous Significant experience and proven ability to lead and secure new contracts within the health care sector. Proven experience of building and maintaining strong, long lasting customer relationships and maximising business opportunities. Strong determined communicator and negotiator with experience of senior level selling, persuasion and negotiation In depth knowledge of successfully increasing revenue, profits and growth within Intermediary market regulated environment such as the healthcare market. Track record of ‘treating customers fairly' and delivering compliant sales within a regulatory environment is key. Resilience and confidence in own and our ability to succeed Acts ethically and honestly in all dealing with customers and colleagues building compliance, authenticity and trust. Demonstrates necessary gravitas to be viewed externally as the voice of corporate distribution in Omnes. Capable of representing Omnes at various external forums Working to deadlines A flexible approach to work and willingness to travel in the UK Link to Evergreen group - https://evergreen-group.co.uk/ Omnes Healthcare are an are an inclusive employer, if you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, we will be more than happy to help, please contact us. #IND1

As a Senior Media Relations Manager at NHS England, you will play a pivotal role as a member of the senior team in one of the country’s busiest media offices.

With the NHS under record levels of demand while continuing to manage the fallout of covid, excellent communications will play a vital role in building the trust of patients in the health service.

Managing a policy desk area, you will be expected to find and deliver proactive media stories on innovations and policies that will benefit patients, as well showing how the NHS is delivering frontline services amid continued pressure.

You will respond to emerging stories and issues, ensuring NHS staff and their work are fairly represented and the information patients get through the media is accurate.

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.

You will be expected to liaise effectively and build trusting relationships with journalists, stakeholders and government departments, as well as senior internal stakeholders at board level.
You will play an important role as part of the senior team, including in proactive planning, line-management responsibilities and stepping in to support or cover for the Head and Deputy Heads of the team.

You will need to demonstrate the ability to work closely with colleagues in other parts of the Strategy directorate, in the wider organisation and with local services, to ensure we deliver clear and consistent messaging and are seen and understood across different audiences.

The most essential requirements for this role are impeccable news judgement, strong writing skills, an excellent understanding of the media landscape and experience of dealing with national media.

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 31 Oct 2024

Please see the attached Job Description for further details on the role, responsibilities and person specification.

NHS England London Region is looking for a Senior Communications and Engagement Officer to support and enhance the London Region’s communications output.

This is an opportunity to work across NHS England London Region’s communications channels and deliver effective communications in line with the NHS England London Region communications strategies.



The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate that they can provide written briefings for journalists and political stakeholders, which include drafting press releases, reactive media statements, internal briefings and reports to the highest standard. The postholder will help to build a reputation for the regional communications and engagement team as high performing, responsive and able to deliver.

In the role the post-holder would develop strong networks with key internal and external stakeholders and partners to ensure alignment and co-ordination of work and to maximise impact, while supporting the team across a range of campaigns and communications projects.

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.

Please see the attached Job Description for further details on the role, responsibilities and person specification.


This advert closes on Wednesday 9 Oct 2024

NHS England's Public Accountability, Communications and Engagement function sits within the Strategy Directorate. It is one of the busiest communications teams in the country, operating within a fast-moving environment and managing a wide range of high-profile issues affecting the NHS each day, with those issues commanding significant public attention and scrutiny. Activities delivered by the team include: answering Freedom of Information (FoI) requests and parliamentary questions; managing communications for major incidents such as COVID-19 and industrial action; delivering public facing campaigns including recruiting future NHS staff and supporting appropriate access to health services; marketing NHS products such as the NHS App and other digital services and supporting take up and usage of NHS education and training services; planning and co-ordinating events and visits; internal communications and engagement, working with our HR team; managing strategic relationships with a wide range of external stakeholders including Royal Colleges and health and care sector representative organisations; handling incoming media queries and proactively pitching and communicating stories that deepen public understanding of the NHS and its activities through all media channels. The team works on a business partner model, combining national communications teams and embedded regional and Directorate communications teams into a single function. The role(s) will be accountable to the Chief Strategy Officer who has Executive Group responsibility for communications, policy, strategy, health inequalities and greener NHS but will work closely with other NHS England senior leaders including the Chief Executive and Chair. Please see job description for additional information. Key relationships They will interact frequently with, and provide strategic counsel to, senior NHS England leaders, including the chief executive, chair and other board members, as well as represent the organisation with the most senior stakeholders in government, the wider NHS and elsewhere. The Director will have line management responsibility for the following national teams: Corporate Affairs; Public Accountability and External affairs; Campaigns and Social Media; Strategic Communications; NHS Operational Communications. They will also line manage the Director of Regional and Directorate Engagement who will, in turn, line manage communications colleagues providing embedded support to regional and directorate teams. In order to maintain the relationship required to be successful in this position, the postholder will need to be frequently present in NHS England's headquarters in London (Waterloo). See also the attached job description for additional information. 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. If you like what you have read and think you have the skills and experience, we need then don't delay, apply today! We get lots of applications for our roles and so we sometimes have to close our posts early. Don't miss out!

The Job

The Public Accountability, Communications and Engagement directorate's purpose is to:
• ensure NHS staff have the information they need and leadership to make decisions in the best interests of patients and the NHS;
• drive behaviour changes through public campaigns;
• defend the reputation of the NHS and work with external influencers to share accurate information on the NHS priorities and performance;
• lead the communications professions across the NHS.

We are looking for a highly motivated and strategically minded communications leader to take forward the work of the PACE directorate on an interim basis of ten months.

This role is one of the most demanding, exciting and rewarding communications roles in the country, and we welcome applications from high calibre candidates looking to make a positive contribution to how the NHS delivers for patients.

The successful individual will have an excellent understanding of the political, government and media landscape, as well as the latest evidence-based best practice across a range of communications disciplines.

This technical expertise will be in addition to the ability to build, motivate and inspire high performing teams, and provide professional leadership of communications and engagement activity across the wider NHS.

The successful candidate will lead, and be responsible for getting the best from a multi-disciplinary team of communications professionals who support the delivery of NHS England's core objectives and corporate responsibilities. Working with and through that team, they will be expected to oversee sophisticated and strategic handling of a wide range of communications issues, often at rapid pace, with the ability to prioritise effectively.

They will be accountable for the delivery of a broad range of functions and objectives, ensuring that the organisation listens to and is responsive to its stakeholders - including NHS staff, patients and the public - and its outputs are of a consistent high quality and value. This includes:
• overseeing public and Parliamentary accountability through our Parliamentary Hub and Freedom of Information teams;
• planning and executing award-winning multi-media campaigns that support the NHS' main priorities, including building a sustainable workforce and improving early detection rates for cancer;
• galvanising action on key priorities across the organisation and wider health and care landscape through effective internal and corporate communications and stakeholder engagement;
• ensuring staff, patients and the public receive clear and accurate information about NHS services, including through one of the busiest media teams in the country and social media channels; producing content seen over 10 million times every month.

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's Public Accountability, Communications and Engagement function sits within the Strategy Directorate. It is one of the busiest communications teams in the country, operating within a fast-moving environment and managing a wide range of high-profile issues affecting the NHS each day, with those issues commanding significant public attention and scrutiny.

Activities delivered by the team include:
• answering Freedom of Information (FoI) requests and parliamentary questions;
• managing communications for major incidents such as COVID-19 and industrial action;
• delivering public facing campaigns including recruiting future NHS staff and supporting appropriate access to health services;
• marketing NHS products such as the NHS App and other digital services and supporting take up and usage of NHS education and training services;
• planning and co-ordinating events and visits;
• internal communications and engagement, working with our HR team;
• managing strategic relationships with a wide range of external stakeholders including Royal Colleges and health and care sector representative organisations;
• handling incoming media queries and proactively pitching and communicating stories that deepen public understanding of the NHS and its activities through all media channels.

The team works on a business partner model, combining national communications teams and embedded regional and Directorate communications teams into a single function.

The role(s) will be accountable to the Chief Strategy Officer who has Executive Group responsibility for communications, policy, strategy, health inequalities and greener NHS but will work closely with other NHS England senior leaders including the Chief Executive and Chair.

Please see job description for additional information.

Key relationships

They will interact frequently with, and provide strategic counsel to, senior NHS England leaders, including the chief executive, chair and other board members, as well as represent the organisation with the most senior stakeholders in government, the wider NHS and elsewhere.

The Director will have line management responsibility for the following national teams:
• Corporate Affairs;
• Public Accountability and External affairs;
• Campaigns and Social Media;
• Strategic Communications;
• NHS Operational Communications.

They will also line manage the Director of Regional and Directorate Engagement who will, in turn, line manage communications colleagues providing embedded support to regional and directorate teams.

In order to maintain the relationship required to be successful in this position, the postholder will need to be frequently present in NHS England's headquarters in London (Waterloo).

See also the attached job description for additional information.
Secondments


Applicants from within the NHS willbe offered on a secondment basis only, agreementshouldbeobtainedfromtheiremployerpriortosubmittingtheapplication.

If you like what you have read and think you have the skills and experience, we needthendon'tdelay,applytoday!Wegetlotsofapplicationsforourrolesandso we sometimeshave toclose our posts early.Don'tmiss out!



This advert closes on Wednesday 25 Sep 2024

This role sits within the Public Accountability, Communications and Engagement function in the Strategy directorate. The function works to deliver NHS England’s obligations under the NHS Constitution that all NHS bodies must “engage in a full and transparent debate with the public, patients and staff”. We support NHS England - and the wider NHS – to be accountable in line with the Constitution’s requirements of transparency by performing vital functions such as FOI, parliamentary engagement and patient engagement.

The post holder will work as part of a dynamic team delivering an effective service supporting managers and staff across their assigned role. They will deliver high quality, insight-led communications and engagement for their assigned area(s) that is measurable, impactful and helps policy, products and services to succeed. The role will implement communications and engagement strategies and develop activity plans for their assigned area(s).

Develop compelling, integrated, content to best achieve the aims and objectives in their assigned area(s) contributing to forward planning and gridding processes

Deliver communications and engagement activity for assigned area(s), developing an excellent understanding of how they align to the communications objectives for NHSE and the overall strategy and business plan

Build effective working relationships with other directorates, regional teams and the national comms team to ensure a one-team coherent approach

The post holder will be expected to support the business needs of the Transformation Directorate. You can be reassigned to different directorates as the business priorities for NHS England change and develop.
• Develop compelling, integrated, content to best achieve the aims and objectives in their assigned area(s) contributing to forward planning and gridding processes
• Deliver communications and engagement activity for assigned area(s), developing an excellent understanding of how they align to the communications objectives for NHSE and the overall strategy and business plan
• Build effective working relationships with other directorates, regional teams and the national comms team to ensure a one-team coherent approach
• Provide communications and engagement advice across, for example, written, social media, events, media and marketing disciplines and support to directorate staff to support their work.
• Produce a broad range of written communications to the highest standard; using expertise and experience to identify the right channels and styles for specific audiences Spot communications opportunities and risks and work with national communications team to manage as appropriate

In April 2023, NHS England, NHS Digital, and Health Education England merged to create a new, single organisation to lead the NHS in England. This new NHS England is designed to create a simpler, smaller, high performing, organisation that leads the NHS more effectively and is a better place to work. Speaking with one voice to the service.

The new 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.
• Develop credibility as a communications adviser, providing advice and support whilst building strong relationships within their assigned area(s)
• Ensures involvement and consultation where necessary and takes action when required
• Ensure adherence to NHSE approval processes and gain sign-off at the appropriate level
• Deputise for line manager
• Develop close working relationships with policy and delivery teams
• Ensure value for money and compliance with communications spend control processes
• Identify potential issues that could impact NHSE
• Contribute to business planning and budgeting for their assigned area(s)
• Contribute to the team’s administration, planning, evaluation and reporting processes
• When required, provide guidance and support to commissioners working in areas affected by service reviews around their legal duties to engage and consult. Ensure each service review complies with statutory guidance, NHS England’s legal responsibilities and processes around managing consultations.
• When required, advise on, design and deliver national consultation activity across a range of services in directorate portfolios

The post holder will support the Head of Department and their team to ensure that their work stream of programmes are planned and managed effectively and take the lead in assisting in their successful delivery:
• Manage the team’s business support function, including developing and managing the team’s business plan, progress and reporting risk and issue management.
• Liaise with appropriate functions within the regions, organisation and the Sector.
• Manage all corporate business returns, including planning and workforce returns.
• Develop and implement a content management system to ensure information is properly managed and best practice is shared across the team, Directorate and the wider NHS organisation.
• Take a lead in the coordination of training & development and recruitment activity across the team.
• Oversight and management of all aspects of the team/ project budgets.

The postholder requires the ability to work to the requirements of the job and workload with an unpredictable work pattern that may include a fast, professional response ‘out of hours’ such as overnight or at weekends to meet the demands of both the organisation and others to meet deadlines (outside of on-call arrangements).


This advert closes on Thursday 18 Jul 2024

NHS Trainee Communications Officer x 2

Two-year on-the-job training positions: full-time (37.5 hours) 18-20 year olds

Based at NHS England’s HQ in Central London.

You’ve heard the story of how the NHS and its staff have stepped up to deal with the biggest public health crisis in its history? Well now’s your chance to be part of the team that helped tell that story.
• Have you just left or are about to leave school or college?
• Are you interested in a career in communications?
• Would you like to be part of the most fast paced communications teams in the country?
• If the answer to all these questions isYES!then we have a fantastic on-the-job training opportunity at NHS England we’d love you to apply for.

You will work at the heart of NHS communications. You’ll get invaluable training over a two-year period in press and social media, marketing and campaigns and much, much more. You’ll begin to develop the skills, knowledge and understanding you need to work as part of a team and become an all-round professional communicator and work as part of a team. A dedicated line-manager will support you in every role.

Towards the end of your two years with us we’ll encourage and support you to take the next step and apply for a permanent role in one of our Communications teams, subject to a role being available

What we are looking for in our trainees:
• passionate about starting a career in communications in the NHS
• up for it, loves to learn, and is happy taking on responsibilities
• curious and creative, with a positive can-do attitude, likes working with others and willing to muck-in and do what’s needed to get the job done

Who can apply and when:
• school or college leavers 18-20 year-old with good A-levels or BTECs level 3.See the Job Description for full details.
• we actively encourage applications from people from diverse backgrounds who are currently under-represented.
• Applications should be received no later than midnight on Sunday 30thJune 2024.

In April 2023, NHS England, NHS Digital, and Health Education England merged to create a new, single organisation to lead the NHS in England. This new NHS England is designed to create a simpler, smaller, high performing, organisation that leads the NHS more effectively and is a better place to work. Speaking with one voice to the service.

The new 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.

You can find further details about the job, in the attached Job Description and other supporting documents.


This advert closes on Sunday 30 Jun 2024

Why you should apply:

We value the different experiences our people bring to their work. We're working to create an environment where everyone can make a full contribution no matter their background, identity, or circumstances. Which means, we encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities.

Our work matters. You matter.

We operate a hybrid working approach which offers you an informal, flexible way of blending home and office working.



Flexible working opportunities - we value and respect the diversity of our employees, and applications from prospective candidates who require flexible working arrangements are welcomed; these include part-time hours, job sharing, flexible hours and part-remote set ups.



27 days annual leave increasing to 33 days with service.



A generous pension (with our contribution equal to 20.6% of your earnings)



NHS Discounts including shops, restaurants, gym, mobile phones, and insurance.
employee benefit schemes including our Season Ticket Loan, Car Lease and Bike to Work schemes.

We use NHS Terms and Conditions of Service (Agenda for Change) pay rates. Most new employees to the NHS will start at the bottom of the band. You can find more information about Agenda for Change pay rates here Pay scales for 2023/24 | NHS Employers.


• Take the lead on developing the integrated Communications Strategy for NHS England working with national, regional and directorate functions, based on insight, with effective delivery and evaluation of that strategy.
• Lead strategic collaboration and coordination across national, regional and directorate communications functions in delivering against the national communications and organisational strategic objectives.
• Ensure delivery of ad hoc communication plans and strategies where necessary.
• Ensure NHS England’s communications and engagement is based on insight.
• Support the Executive group with strategic communications planning and provide senior strategic counsel to the organisation’s leadership.
• Oversee the work to improve communications expertise across the NHS, and inside NHS England. Ensuring the best, most cost effective and appropriate training is available for those across the communications division.
• Work across a multiple range of high-level senior stakeholders, including government and senior civil servants and deal with complex political situations.
• Ensure PACE has a deliverable development offer.
• Drive innovation, creative thinking, and alternative ways of communicating with new and core audiences.

§ Ensure the effective running of the Communications Business Operations function, including HR, recruitment, and budgetary matters.

In April 2023, NHS England, NHS Digital, and Health Education England merged to create a new, single organisation to lead the NHS in England. This new NHS England is designed to create a simpler, smaller, high performing, organisation that leads the NHS more effectively and is a better place to work. Speaking with one voice to the service.

The new 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.

You can find further details about the job, in the attached Job Description and other supporting documents.


Salary Progression
Applicants will commence at the bottom of Band 9 with a full-time starting salary of £99,891, with a pay step increase after 5 years’ service.

For posts based in Inner London, the above salaries will include the additional supplement of 20% of basic salary, subject to a minimum payment of £5,132 per annum and a maximum payment of £7,746 per annum.

This is offered in accordance with NHS Terms and Conditions and is based on office location.


This advert closes on Wednesday 22 May 2024

You can find further details about the job, in the attached Job Description and other supporting documents. Salary Progression Applicants will commence at the bottom of Band 9 with a full-time starting salary of £99,891, with a pay step increase after 5 years service. For posts based in Inner London, the above salaries will include the additional supplement of 20% of basic salary, subject to a minimum payment of £5,132 per annum and a maximum payment of £7,746 per annum. This is offered in accordance with NHS Terms and Conditions and is based on office location.