Head of Efficiency Programme

The Efficiency Team in the NHS England Finance and Planning Directorate is now recruiting for a Head of Efficiency Programme.

This is a fantastic opportunity to be at the heart of work to support the NHS. We:

work closely with government to agree NHS funding;
ensure the NHS lives within its annual budget;
decide how to distribute the funding to the different NHS services and parts of England;
support innovative programmes that improve the care and experience of NHS patients or people using NHS services;
set out the financial and performance priorities the NHS should be delivering each year;
report how much the NHS has spent on providing services each year;
explore how the NHS can make the best use of its money;
look at how spend on building or equipment can improve the care and experience of people using NHS services.
consider how nationally we use these resources to improve healthcare outcomes, reduce inequality, improve health and support the NHS.

As a Head of Efficiency Programme, you will be at the centre of NHS England’s work to improve productivity and efficiency delivery in the NHS to ensure that the highest quality of care is being delivered to patients whilst at the same time achieving best value for money for the taxpayer

The team offers high profile, fast-paced projects. This requires adaptability, rigor and innovation and provides exciting development opportunities for those developing their careers in the NHS, health or the public sector.

Below are the types of skills and experience that we are looking for. Even if you feel you only meet some of the criteria, we encourage you to apply.

Developing and communicating strategic vision and develop the strategy and operational policies to support this vision to improve efficiency and productivity.
Shaping the direction of programmes ensuring that the work streams within the programme have stretching but realistic deliverables and milestones.
Engagement with key regional and national policy makers to inform the development and evaluation of national efficiency plans.
Develop and champion new initiatives or projects
Working across specialisms and with clinical experts to support the design of new efficiency products.
Tracking progress, monitoring risks and working with colleagues across the organisation to find solutions to issues as they arise.

The NHS England board have set out the top-level purpose for the new organisation to lead the NHS in England to deliver high-quality services for all, which will inform the detailed design work and we will achieve this purpose by:

Enabling local systems and providers to improve the health of their people and patients and reduce health inequalities.

Making the NHS a great place to work, where our people can make a difference and achieve their potential.

Working collaboratively to ensure our healthcare workforce has the right knowledge, skills, values and behaviours to deliver accessible, compassionate care

Optimising the use of digital technology, research, and innovation

Delivering value for money.

If you would like to know more or require further information, please visit https://www.england.nhs.uk/.

Colleagues with a contractual office base are expected to spend, on average, at least 40% of their time working in-person.

Staff recruited from outside the NHS will usually be appointed at the bottom of the pay band.

NHS England hold a Sponsor Licence; this means that we may be able to sponsor you providing the Home Office requirements are met. To be eligible for sponsorship through the Skilled Worker route you’ll usually need to be paid the ‘standard’ salary rate of at least £38,700 per year, or the ‘going rate’ for your job, whichever is higher. You can find more information on the Government website .

Please see attached job description for further information about the responsibilities of this role. You can find further details about the role, a letter from the Deputy CFOs and advice on completing your application in the Document to download section.

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

Interested in applying and want to find out more about our team and the work we do?

Please email Rob Unsworth on robert.unsworth@nhs.net if you would like to discuss.