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For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description. The Cancer Clinical Trials Unit office is based in 250 Euston Rd and comprises of three main areas: Haematology, Oncology and Complex Pathways and it supports activity in the local Clinical Research Facility and the North Thames Local Comprehensive Research Network and Experimental Cancer Centre. Each group is comprised of teams of research nurses, clinical trial practitioners and data managers and provides support to local Investigators wishing to conduct clinical trials and other high quality clinical research projects within UCLH. Each team supports a process for agreeing a portfolio of research and ensures that trials are conducted to the highest standards and in accordance with UK legislation and the R&D Governance Framework. The aim of the Unit is to effectively use resources so as to ensure that patients have access to entry into clinical trials, as appropriate, and maintain the highest quality of care for patients. Cancer Services sits within the Surgery and Cancer Board. It incorporates comprehensive outpatient, day care, and ambulatory care and inpatient services for the specialities of inpatient and outpatient oncology and Haematology. Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff* UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust *In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the second year in a row. UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work.

Provide timely, efficient and effective operational service management leadership for both services within the Surgical Division to ensure these are responsive, innovative and provided to the highest possible clinical and performance standards. Provide clear leadership ensuring that all staff are appropriately managed and developed, and that they are efficient, effective, engaged and motivated. Take forward agreed projects to improve service delivery and patient experience in key areas. Lead on ensuring that all performance/quality targets are met. Problem solve as appropriate, and develop and implement lasting solutions in conjunction with clinical colleagues. To be a key member of the Surgical Management Team, taking full responsibility for actions and for keeping other team members fully informed at all times.

We are looking for a Registered Mental Health Nurse / RMN or Learning Disability Nurse/ RNLD with a passion for delivering the best quality of care to join us at Cygnet as a Clinical Team Leader at our Cygnet Hospital Harrow. Cygnet Hospital Harrow provides a recovery focused service treating a wide range of mental health problems. We also offer specialist diagnostic, assessment and inpatient services for individuals with mental health needs and who also have a dual diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder. Our acute in-patient psychiatric services offer assessment, diagnosis and treatment for individuals with a wide range of psychological and emotional problems, including those who are detained under the Mental Health Act. Your Day-to-Day Supervise Nurses and Support Workers and ensure care and associated duties are allocated effectively and within team members' competence Ensure that all staff in your team have the opportunity to participate fully in supervision, that salient issues are addressed and that comprehensive monitoring and documentation is in place at all times Monitor staff rotas to ensure effective staffing on shifts informing the Head of Care of any shortfalls or issues that may affect patient care and safety Be responsible for the co-ordination, assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of individual Patient programmes of care. With a focus on risk assessment and risk management strategies, ensuring that the requirements of the Care Programme Approach are met in a timely manner Ensure that all Staff contribute and are accountable for the efficient running of the Hospital and the creation of an atmosphere conducive to the best interests of the Patients. Duties may include acting up for the Head of Care and/or the Hospital Manager in their absence. You will have Essential: Experience as a Registered Nurse Mental Health Nurse / RMN or Learning Disability / RNLD with a current Pin Number The ability to maintain documentation, undertake audits and demonstrate integrity in your role A good understanding of the Mental Health Act 1983 and latest nursing practices A commitment to patient recovery in order to effectively monitor, manage and reduce risk Compassion, resilience and a dedication to empower and support service user independence Desirable: The ability to deputise in a clinical manager role An interest in leadership, research and assessment Experience in Rehabilitation / Acute / Personality Disorders Why Cygnet? Well offer you An opening to undertake further learning with our excellent apprenticeship scheme Expert supervision & support Employee referral scheme Free Health Cash plan 24 hours free GP support line Free life assurance cover Free eye tests Car lease discounts Discounted gym membership Free mortgage broker and Insurance cover Pension scheme Employee NHS - discount savings & Cycle to Work scheme Smart Health Toolkit- Providing you with Fitness Programmes, Nutrition consultation and Health checks Ready to make a positive change?Please click on the apply now link below or send your CV to lenastreet@cygnethealth.co.uk Due to limits on sponsorship allocations, we are not currently in a position to offer sponsorship to new candidates for these roles, this remains under review. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

The Head of Implementation leads the Observatorys implementation programme. The postholder is responsible for leading the delivery of implementation projects that will enable the NHS, and where agreed, other partners, to implement the Observatorys evidenced recommendations, and other practical actions, to purposefully address racial and ethnic inequalities in health, including within the workforce. The Head of Implementation works with members of the Implementation team and wider Observatory team to develop and deliver the Observatorys implementation offer, including anti-racism focused quality improvement; and activities around community engagement, analysis and thought leadership, that will feed-into the Observatorys support offer for integrated healthcare systems. The postholder works closely with the Director of Implementation and other members of the NHS RHO team to facilitate development and deployment of innovative new models, and an income-generating Observatory consultancy offer. Responsibilities Lead the operational delivery of the Observatorys Implementation programme. Work with colleagues across the organisation, and other key stakeholders, to facilitate effective implementation of recommendations from RHO reports. Lead on the day-to-day management of implementation of RHO recommendations, working with project leads and other team members to drive and document impact. Develop and manage the Observatorys benefits register and contribute regularly to reporting, including preparing reports for the RHO Board. Work with the Director of Implementation to develop, and subsequently manage, the Observatorys wider implementation strategy, including working with team members to develop and deliver a consultancy service for integrated care systems. Lead the day-to-day management of Learning and Action Network pilot programmes, including developing and delivering session content and working with colleagues to identify and capture learning from the programme to support development of an anti-racism focused improvement and implementation offer. Coordinate activities to convene internal and external stakeholders at national and international level, to progress development of the RHO Implementation programme and offer. Prepare papers, presentations, short reports and briefings for the Director of Implementation often making informed, strategic decisions on content. Line manage members of the Implementation team. Perform other related work as may be required and is commensurate with the grade.

Service Manager Responsibilities You will provide effective and innovative leadership, ensuring clear direction concerning service improvement and effective utilisation of resources; leading and managing the assessment of complex operational issues and challenges that face the service. This will demand high levels of judgement, analysis and interaction to agree clear solutions and recommendations that you will be responsible for implementing. You will monitor and review patient pathways, utilising patient tracking information to identify pathways delays, to expedite care pathways and to deliver service improvements to streamline pathways. You will proactively find resolutions to improve pathways and support timely clinical decision making. You will ensure systems are in place to monitor the delivery of contracted activity, identifying, mitigating and escalating against any areas of underperformance and any risks to delivery. You will ensure compliance with Medefer's corporate governance requirements, ensuring processes are in place to monitor clinical quality. You will investigate complaints and incidents and identify and manage risk, actively using the risk register to document, highlight and manage risks; taking action to negate or minimise risk where it is within the scope of the role. You will ensure that our clients' experiences of the Medefer pathway are the best they can be, that service level agreements and individual key performance indicators are sent and delivered, and that we learn from feedback and continuously improve how we operate. You will create, interpret and analyse data to turn it into useful information to enable the operations team to monitor and control performance and quality. You will establish and maintain effective communications with key stakeholders, developing and building excellent working relationships between Medefer and its clients. You will communicate with internal and external stakeholders regarding the progress of patients and the status of different elements of the outpatient service. You will support the Patient Care Team to effectively manage queries relating to your services, allocating tasks along with the Patient care manager to ensure sufficient coverage. You will create, maintain and deliver service-specific training and documentation.

1. CLINICAL RESPONSIBILITIES 1.1 Always maintain professional behaviour and promote a positive image of Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust at all times, in line with World Class Care values. 1.2 Demonstrate clinical expertise in practice. 1.3 Undertake all nursing procedures in accordance with trust policies and ensure that these procedures and policies are understood and adhered to by all staff, within own management responsibility. 1.4 Actively participate in the development of relevant evidence based clinical guidelines/policies relating to speciality. 1.5 Provide professional, clinical, and managerial leadership to nursing and associated staff, and ensure the provision of a high quality, responsive nursing service. 1.6 Collaborate on all aspects of quality management related to the nursing and clinical area. 1.7 Assist in the evaluation of the service and patient care, including monitoring of patient experience. 1.8 Lead the implementation of improvements in the service within own areas of responsibility in line with local and national agenda and patient feedback. 1.9 To have a thorough understanding of safeguarding procedures and knowledgeable with respect to safeguarding triggers and risks. 1.10 To be professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of own clinical and professional activities. 1.11 To recognise the limits of own clinical knowledge and skills and to seek medical support whenever needed to provide safe, effective, and timely patient care. 1.12 To establish effective working relations with all members of the multi-disciplinary team to promote good communication and a multi-disciplinary approach to patient care 1.13 To contribute to the investigation of complaints and untoward incidents and ensure recommendations and related education/training programmes/action plans are implemented. 1.14 To ensure accurate and comprehensive nursing records are maintained using appropriate written and electronic documentation. 1.15 Collect data and provide essential information in a timely and accurate manner when requested for e.g., audits or monitoring CQC standards 1.16 Maintain awareness of relevant research, evaluations and audit, and act on this information in collaboration with colleagues to continually develop the service including leading on and supporting quality improvement projects 1.17 Measure patient acuity and/or dependency to inform evidence-based decision making on staffing and workforce. 1.18 Monitor and record planned vs actual staffing levels and escalate issues when necessary. 1.19 Supervise junior and unqualified staff, in all aspects of care and within the sphere of competency 1.20 Ensure that staff have the knowledge, skills, and resources to carry out care delegated to them. 1.21 Alongside the matron be responsible for carrying out risk assessments according to the Clinical Governance/Clinical Risk Strategies 1.22 Be responsible for ensuring effective mechanisms are in place so that all clinical and non-clinical incidents, including serious incidents are properly reported, investigated and changes made to avoid recurrence. 1.23 Work with the bed managers and operational managers, ensuring safe and optimal use of resources. 1.24 Act in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery Council Code of Professional Conduct and Scope for Expanded Practices for Nurses, Midwives and Health Visitors.

Job Summary You will support the Senior Quality Manager in the clinical governance and risk management of your area. Working alongside laboratory teams to ensure compliance with ISO 15189, you will act as a bridge between the Quality and Operational teams. Reporting to the Senior Quality Manager, you will have a high level of responsibility to ensure the successful delivery of pathology services, in line with our corporate objectives. This is a 12 month fixed-term opportunity to support the Quality team and the Infection Sciences team until January-February 2026. Suitably experienced Specialist Biomedical Scientists will be considered for this role. Key Relationships Head of Quality Senior Quality Manager (Infection Sciences, Biochemistry, Immunology, Support Services) Quality Managers Quality Officers Service Delivery Managers (Infection Sciences) Operational Managers (Infection Sciences) Biomedical Scientists (Infection Sciences) Strategic Clinical Leads Clinical staff Duties and Responsibilities You will hold a variety of accountabilities in the laboratory environment. These include, but are not limited to: Provide close support and expert advice to managers in multiple working environments whilst also overseeing quality across your service line(s). Ensure your area of responsibility complies with all relevant current and future legislation and conforms with the ISO 15189 standard and the recommendations from recognised professional bodies. Be the first point of escalation for any quality failures, requiring you to evaluate, identify and instruct on corrective actions. Coordinate and manage audits, complaints, incidents, employee training, quality improvement and assurance, equipment inventory and maintenance through the Quality Management System (QMS). Lead and liaise with external inspectors/ assessors from regulatory bodies such as UKAS, MHRA and verify the completion of corrective action as required by the reports. Provide leadership and day-to-day direction to Quality Officers; and help, advise, support and mentor laboratory employees to ensure an effective QMS is in operation. Act as QPulse administrator and ensure appropriate training is delivered for your service line. Key Responsibilities Act as primary source of advice, guidance, knowledge and best practice in quality management for your service line(s). Review quality audits and establish necessary action to be implemented including use of Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS), ensuring all Information Governance (IG) requirements are met. Maintain standards of conduct required by the HCPC to practice. Support Clinical and Operational leads in the strategic development and service improvement of the analytical service and, from a quality perspective, advise on the implementation of new techniques, equipment, assays and processes including all verification and validation work. Monitor, report and action errors, hazards, and incidents logged in the CAPA module of Q-Pulse. Provide support for Senior Quality Manager in serious incident investigations. Lead in the investigation of all other incidents, ensuring corrective actions are reported in Q-Pulse and other relevant software. Support in the development and implementation of Business Continuity and Serious Incidents Plans where necessary for your service line(s). Oversee and develop resources for the provision of training for colleagues in quality procedures and investigations or as part of onboarding activity, such as induction. Communicate findings of service failure or serious incidents and use instances like these as opportunities to teach and develop others through your experience. Oversee quality audit schedule and document review compliance. Providing regular updates to Senior Quality Manager and compile Annual Quality Report, including Operational Performance data and present at Service and Governance, Risk and Quality meetings. Compile and maintain risk register in conjunction with Clinical and Operational leads. Oversee EQA and IQC performance and ensure corrective action has been taken. Ensure compliance with all regulatory and quality requirements of regulatory directives, accreditation bodies, and local management including: Care Quality Commission UKAS Synnovis policies and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) Any other body in area of responsibility. Develop and regularly review relevant quality policies and documents, including SOPs, COSHH and risk assessments in line with the ISO 15189 standard. Ensure all quality policies and documents are fit for purpose and implemented for your service line(s). Collaborate with colleagues and senior managers to ensure consistency in the delivery of Quality Management, including playing a leading role in the development of best practices and new ways of working. Provide day-to-day direction to and organisation of Quality Officer in your area, ensuring that standards are met. Demonstrate professionalism, patience and empathy when explaining highly complex subjects, and in particular when communicating with people who do not share same level of knowledge or understanding. Attend and chair regular departmental meetings, as quality representative and contribute to effective communication within the department providing expert insight. Deputise for the Senior Quality Manager including attendance at meetings, as required. Take part in CPD activities to ensure that your practices and knowledge are always relevant and up to date to your specific area General The post holder may be required to carry out other duties in line with the grading of the post. The job description may be subject to change and, if so, this will take place in consultation with the post holder. At Synnovis, we are currently shaping the future of pathology services by creating a world-leading Hub and Spoke pathology network with our NHS partners. A large part of this modernisation will involve moving 70% of our services to a purpose built, state of the art Hub laboratory in the heart of London. For now, the job you are applying for will be based at one of our hospital sites however, from 1 April 2024 our people and services will start to move to our Hub laboratory in Blackfriars, Southwark, SE1, with some work remaining in refurbished essential services laboratories across our hospital network, focusing on the rapid turnover of urgent tests. Please do ask your recruiting manager if you wish to find out more. Synnovis is a pathology partnership between SYNLAB UK and Ireland,and the NHS, including sites, Guys & St Thomas NHS Foundation Trust and Kings College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, to deliver and transform pathology services across South East London. The partnership provides services to 1.7 million people living in South East London, as well as to hundreds of thousands of patients from outside the region who use local healthcare services. The partnership provides diagnostics, testing and digital pathology for hospital trusts, GP services and other healthcare providers.

Key result areas To oversee the development, delivery and evaluation of communications and engagement plans that support the Trusts strategic objectives and build the Trusts reputation as a leading organisation within the NHS, ensuring that activity is in line with the Trusts overall communications and engagement strategy. To ensure that relationships with key stakeholders are maintained and proactively developed. To oversee the development and delivery of communications and engagement plans to support major trust-wide projects, providing leadership and expert advice, ensuring communications plans align with broader communications strategies including staff engagement and involvement programmes. To work with senior managers to identify and develop communications campaigns to support the organisation in meeting its strategic objectives, providing strategic advice and expertise to enable opportunities for feedback, involvement and contribution to decision-making. To ensure that all communications materials and channels help build the Trusts reputation as a leading organisation within the NHS, that they are correctly tailored for the appropriate target audiences, including hard to reach audiences, and are in line with the Trusts overall communications strategy. To ensure the Trust brand and visual identity are protected, including supporting other staff in the correct application of corporate style guidelines, ensuring compliance and addressing inconsistencies. To ensure the organisational internal and external channels are kept uptodate with the relevant information from the clinical programmes and workstreams Policy and Service Development To understand the internal environment, organisational development, and principles of culture change to ensure best practice is brought into internal programmes. To review and draft changes to existing policies, guidelines and service level agreements (SLAs) which may impact service delivery, drafting new policies and SLAs where To lead the development and implementation of the communications and engagement sub strategies ensuring compliance with disability legislation and that the Trust meets itsstatutory obligations in terms of accessibility. To work with senior colleagues to develop new business proposals where needs have been identified. To be responsible for the development and implementation of protocols to ensure the Trusts patient information complies with best practice guidance. To ensure organisational compliance with NHS and Trust Brand and Identity. The post holder will need to maintain a good knowledge of emerging policies and guidance from government departments such as DHSC, NHSE, ICB interpreting the guidance, assessing any impact and ensuring effective communication to the organisation. Information Resources To draft reports summarising status on issues, appraising outcomes, and providing progress reports for the Director of Communications and Engagement and, where necessary, attend relevant meetings to deliver those reports and advise on communications issues. To provide regular analysis and reports to senior managers on the use of the website, intranet, staff apps etc, suggesting improvements where necessary. To prepare briefings for regulatory and advisory bodies in respect of updating them on complex issues. To analyse complex statistical data to inform the development of communications strategies, plans and reports and support decision making, highlighting issues and risks and identifying mitigating action. To collate as required, a range of information and lead appropriate analysis to develop robust business cases To undertake audits, surveys and utilise other feedback techniques to evaluate the communications function both internally and externally. To ensure key corporate documents are managed through version control measures. Finance To plan and manage the Listening into Action budget and be responsible for managing the finances of the Change Makers programme on behalf of Maudsley Charity. To monitor and assess the required financial investment for communications activities in order to inform budget setting and to manage resources within the agreed budget identified. To commission and brief designers, developers, communications agencies and other external suppliers; ensuring that expenditure stays within agreed budget. To ensure administrative and financial integrity as expected within a public sector organisation following Trust and national guidance. To be responsible for achieving financial savings targets as required. Research and Development To be responsible for keeping up to date with best practice and new techniques in internal communications including the use and application of AI to achieve greater efficiency. To keep up to date with national policy, new health initiatives and partner organisations strategies and plans and how these impact locally on the Trust Managerial Responsibilities Deputise for the Director of Communications and Engagement as required. Manage direct reports, assessing and allocating work and ensuring regular supervision and appraisals (PADR). To support, motivate and develop people within the team. To work with senior colleagues to scope out the communications potential of new projects and determine appropriate staffing levels, assessing line management structures necessary to deliver to these projects where appropriate. Managing third parties (such as consultants/interims) to ensure deliverables are met in a timely manner and within budget. Training and Development To undertake Mandatory and Statutory training (MAST) as required by Trust Policy To contribute and commit to undertaking and Performance Appraisal and Development Review (PADR). To undertake personal development as identified in the PADR. To introduce new starters to the communications and engagement function at corporate inductions. To train colleagues at all levels across the Trust in internal communications and digital skills as required. General This is not an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities, and the postholder may be required to undertake other duties which fall within the grade of the job, in discussion with the manager. This job description will be reviewed regularly in the light of changing service requirements and any such changes will be discussed with the postholder. The postholder is expected to comply with all relevant Trust policies, procedures and guidelines, including those relating to Equal Opportunities and Confidentiality of Information. The postholder is responsible for ensuring that the work that they undertake is conducted in a manner which is safe to themselves and others, and for adhering to the advice and instructions on Health and Safety matters given by Manager(s). If postholders consider that a hazard to Health and Safety exists, it is their responsibility to report this to their manager(s). The postholder is expected to comply with the appropriate Code(s) of Conduct associated with this post. South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust operates a no smoking policy. We are an equal opportunities employer. It is the policy of the Trust to ensure that no user of the service, past, present or future employee, or job applicant, receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of their age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion and belief, sex, sexual orientation; in line with the Trust's Equality and Diversity Strategy Other The post holder will occasionally be exposed to distressing situations which may include suicides and absconds as well as dealing with sensitive staffing issues and managing communications, particularly with the media, in times of crisis.

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s below.

To lead in the delivery and presentation of the financial element of the Trusts Annual Plan and to oversee the production of a reliable forecasting process Work closely with the Head of Finance MI, Analysis & Reporting to ensure the financial plan is accurately reflected in budgets. Model the Trust short term (1 year) and long-term financial plans taking account of the effect of cost pressures, service developments and income assumptions including revisions to the tariff and changes to national policy and legislation. To support the production of longer-term strategic projections in partnership with other senior managers and to lead on complex financial modelling displaying the effect of proposed service changes on the organisation. Requires excellent planning skills and knowledge of the corporate priorities and systems of the Trust to develop long term Service Business Plans that both progresses and influences organisational priorities. Work with the trust strategy team to ensure outcomes from the trusts strategic framework, clinical strategy and estates strategy are captured and reflected in the trusts long-term financial plan. To challenge assumptions with relevant individuals and to be responsible for ensuring that financial modelling is robust, accurate and in line with overall Trust objectives, assessing risks and identifying risk-mitigating actions as required. To interpret contracting rules especially for non-PbR and specialist NHSE commissioning. Please refer to the job description and personal specification for more details.

We are looking for a confidentClinical Team Leader (RMN or RNLD)for Bearsted Ward, atCygnet Hospital Maidstone, who can inspire, support and oversee the delivery of the very best care. Youll be working38.5hours a weekat Cygnet Hospital Maidstone, with an expectation of working days and nights. Cygnet Hospital Maidstone is our state-of-the-art, 63 bed mental health facility for adults situated in the Kent Medical Campus in Maidstone.It is purpose built to meet the latest national specifications for improving mental health within a therapeutic environment. The hospital will provide an important and much-needed service for local patients from Kent. Bearsted Ward is our 15 bed male PICU at Cygnet Hospital Maidstone and accepts emergency and crisis admissions. Referrals are accepted from all areas, including acute and prison services Your day-to-day Take lead responsibility in undertaking regular care audits Provide clinical leadership, coaching & mentoring for the development of services Maintain excellence through clinical practice development & quality improvement Be responsible for a planned programme of support across your area of focus as determined by the annual plan for Quality and Compliance Be an active member of clinical working committees relevant to role Attend all training and engage in CPD to further knowledge & promote nursing Under NMC guidelines, ensure that individual care plans are complete & maintained Administer medicines within healthcare procedure and Healthcare Commission guidelines Why Cygnet? Well offer you NHS & employee discount scheme 50% NMC registration renewal paid by Cygnet Most of our sites provide free meals on shift Free parking Bespoke career pathways Plus much more You An experienced RMN or RNLD with a current Pin Number, youll have Essential: At least two years experience as an RMN/RNLD The ability to maintain documentation, undertake audits & demonstrate integrity in your role A good understanding of the latest nursing practices A commitment to patient recovery in order to effectively monitor, manage & reduce risk Compassion, resilience & a dedication to empower & support service user independence Desirable: The ability to deputise in a Manager role An interest in leadership, research & assessment Cygnethas been providing a national network of high-quality specialist mental health services for more than 30 years.In this role youll have the chance to make a real impact on patients, service users & their families.

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).

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).