19 Oct
NHS
East London
This is an exciting time to join the Greener NHS programme following the commitment by the NHS in its multi year planDelivering a 'Net Zero' National Health Service to become the world's first carbon net zero national health system This commitment reflects growing evidence of the health impacts of climate change/air pollution and recognition that it is not enough for the NHS to treat these problems - from asthma to heart attacks and strokes - it needs to play a part in tackling them at source. It builds on the NHS existing sustainability commitments in the NHS Long Term Plan.
This role is part of a dynamic team supporting the NHS to solve some of its toughest problems.We are uniquely placed to look across the health and care system,
to better understand and reduce the environmental impacts of health and care, and save thousands of lives and hospitalisations across the country.
The Greener NHS team works closely with both corporate and regional teams across NHS England, with local health systems, Trusts and other stakeholders. The postholder will lead and support the delivery of Greener NHS portfolio, working with teams across organisations to reduce the environmental impact of the NHS, by working with the NHS medicines and procurement teams to reduce the carbon impact of medicines, and support our suppliers to align to the NHS net zero supplier roadmap
Main duties of the job
The Greener NHS programme is responsible for driving forward the system's world-leading commitment to deliver a net zero health service by 2040.
Working closely with colleagues and other stakeholders the post holder will be involved in driving forward by working with the NHS medicines and procurement workstreams to reduce the carbon impact of medicines, and support our suppliers to align to the NHS net zero supplier roadmap, as well as the programme of work as a whole.
The role will include:
- Delivering projects using core strategy and policy skills including adaptable problem-solving, analysing and triangulating data in innovative ways and presenting findings clearly to a range of audiences.
- Project management including the ability largely drive their own work programme, providing guidance and review of other's work and contributing appropriately to theoverall programme.
- Communicating with and influencing team members, other internal NHSE/I colleagues and external partners.
- Managing stakeholder relationships and communications related to the Greener NHS programme;
About us
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 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.
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.
Date posted
17 October 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£54,320 to £60,981 a year (inclusive of London Weighting)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
990-STR-6714281-E
Job locations
Wellington House
133-155 Waterloo Road
London
SE1 8UG
Job description
Job responsibilities
Greener NHS Strategy Analysts are part of NHS England , Greener NHS programme team led by the Chief Sustainability Officer. The Greener NHS programme sits within the Strategy Directorate.
The Greener NHS national programme delivers programmes for the NHS and where relevant the wider health sector including:
- Delivering a Net Zero plan for the NHS;
- Delivering the LTP commitments in relation to carbon, waste and water,
reducing single use plastics and reducing air pollution;
- Supporting Regions, networks and STPs to embed changes across the sector;
- Air Quality deliverables and approaches across the NHS, public health and Local Government.
In addition, the team may also support new work including:
- Problem-solving projects to support areas of the business needing improvement;
- Providing the Board with analytical and policy support on key priorities;
- Conducting horizon scanning studies of key trends related to health and healthcare;
- Building the strategic skills and capabilities of the Directorate and the organisation as a whole.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Greener NHS Strategy Analysts are part of NHS England ,
Greener NHS programme team led by the Chief Sustainability Officer. The Greener NHS programme sits within the Strategy Directorate.
The Greener NHS national programme delivers programmes for the NHS and where relevant the wider health sector including:
- Delivering a Net Zero plan for the NHS;
- Delivering the LTP commitments in relation to carbon, waste and water, reducing single use plastics and reducing air pollution;
- Supporting Regions, networks and STPs to embed changes across the sector;
- Air Quality deliverables and approaches across the NHS, public health and Local Government.
In addition, the team may also support new work including:
- Problem-solving projects to support areas of the business needing improvement;
- Providing the Board with analytical and policy support on key priorities;
- Conducting horizon scanning studies of key trends related to health and healthcare;
- Building the strategic skills and capabilities of the Directorate and the organisation as a whole.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level in a relevant subject or equivalent level qualification or significant experience of working at a similar level in specialist area
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrable specialist knowledge in a relevant discipline
- Understanding and experience of links between health policy and climate change
Skills
Essential
- Clear communicator with excellent written and presentation skills; capable of constructing and delivering clear ideas and concepts concisely and accurately to a diverse and varied range of audiences consisting of internal and external stakeholders
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level in a relevant subject or equivalent level qualification or significant experience of working at a similar level in specialist area
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrable specialist knowledge in a relevant discipline
- Understanding and experience of links between health policy and climate change
Skills
Essential
- Clear communicator with excellent written and presentation skills; capable of constructing and delivering clear ideas and concepts concisely and accurately to a diverse and varied range of audiences consisting of internal and external stakeholders
▶️ Strategy Analyst
🖊️ NHS
📍 East London