Job Description

• Would you like to be at the heart of the Confed\xe2\x80\x99s new membership offer, gaining valuable experience working on critical healthcare and policy issues, and working closely with Integrated Care System (ICS) Chairs and Chief Executives?
• Are you an excellent communicator and partnership builder, with an ability to develop close working relationships with senior stakeholders and staff across the Confed?
• Are you able to work under pressure and use your initiative to solve problems as and when they arise?

About the role

We are looking for a Policy and Delivery Officer to support the NHS Confederation\xe2\x80\x99s ICS Network in our small but busy team working with a high profile group of ICS members.

You will play a critical role in supporting the smooth running of the team\xe2\x80\x99s activity, helping to coordinate and deliver key products and operations.

As a Policy and Delivery Officer you will provide day to day policy and project support to the ICS Network\xe2\x80\x99s policy function. This includes:

• arranging, researching and supporting the content for several of the ICS Network\xe2\x80\x99s proactive and reactive policy products \xe2\x80\x93 publications, consultation responses, presentations, events, and member communications
• taking an active role in supporting the policy leads to develop the ICS Network\xe2\x80\x99s proactive and reactive policy messaging by working with our members.
• researching and gathering key data, statistics, and research outputs on key topics relevant to the ICS Network\xe2\x80\x99s policy priorities and provide detail to support colleagues on policy areas.

About you

We would love to hear from you if you:

• have strong organisational skills and an ability to juggle conflicting pressures and demands.
• are calm and confident under pressure, knowing when to ask for help and connecting to other parts of the team and wider organisation.
• have excellent communication skills, an ability to grasp complex issues quickly, and a problem-solving approach to your work.

To apply

For an informal discussion about the post and the NHS Confederation before applying please contact Helen Wolstenholme

For more information, please download the job description found at the end of this page.

This is a temporary role for 12 months.

Application deadline: 24th September 2023

Interview Date: w/c 2nd October 2023

The NHS Confederation is the membership organisation that brings together, supports and speaks for the whole healthcare system in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.

The NHS Confederation