Parliamentary Briefing Manager | NHS England
NHS ENGLAND, North Southwark, Southwark
Parliamentary Briefing Manager | NHS England
Salary Not Specified
NHS ENGLAND, North Southwark, Southwark
- Full time
- Permanent
- Onsite working
Posted today, 5 Oct | Get your application in now to be one of the first to apply.
Closing date: Closing date not specified
job Ref: a6019b3dec334030bd3ac8528a15d159
Full Job Description
- Oversee the day-to-day management of the MP Inbox, including ensuring all cases are recorded, tracked and responded to within 10 working days;
- Produce high quality, informative and empathetic response letters to MPs, including on behalf of the Chief Executive and other senior colleagues;
- Have strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills to deal with colleagues at all levels across NHS England as well as staff in MP's offices, enhancing the reputation of NHS England with MPs. 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., 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. The postholder will:
- Work with the wider External Affairs team and Chief Executive's Office to report on trends and cases of concern, escalating cases where appropriate and providing bespoke reports when requested.
- Have excellent organisational skills to cope with fluctuating casework numbers, calling in support from the wider team when required;
- Have a good understanding of current healthcare policy and issues, and an ability to keep informed and up to date on current NHS England lines;
- Be able to provide support to the wider Parliamentary Business team when necessary.
- The postholder will report to the Deputy Head of External Affairs (Parliamentary Briefing and FOI Response) and can be based at any NHS England office.
We are looking for a candidate with excellent organisational and writing skills to perform this key role in the External Affairs team of the Communications sub-directorate (part of the Strategy Directorate). Working as part of a small team, the Freedom of Information and Parliamentary Business team, the postholder will have an important role in delivering NHS England's Parliamentary Accountability function by managing the dedicated inbox for MPs to contact NHS England.