Policy and Projects Advisor Full Time NEW

The Shelford Group is a network of some of the largest teaching and research NHS Trusts in England. We learn from each other, play a leading role in the NHS and our local communities and share a common voice to shape our environment.The Policy and Projects Adviser is an important part of the small, dynamic, high-performing, central Shelford Group team that drives forward the work of the group.This is an exciting, stimulating and varied role combining policy analysis, project delivery and stakeholder engagement at a senior level. Your day to day work would include supporting some of our key member sub-groups (such as our Chief Finance Officers or Chief Nurses networks), taking ownership of major Shelford work programmes (such as our shared work on outpatient transformation), leading our policy thinking on key areas of the 10 year health plan, and working with the wider team on our annual event and other shared priorities.The Shelford Group has a scale and breadth to make really positive impact across health and care. This role would suit someone who wants to be at the heart of driving positive change, with the professional and personal skills to play a key role in a small team.This post is also available as a 12 month fixed-term contract. If you are interested in both the permanent and the fixed-term contracts, please state this in your application. You will be then invited to discuss your preferences at the interview stage. Interview Dates: 25th and 26th June in person (Central London)The Policy and Projects Adviser is a senior role within the Shelford Group team. It requires strong intellectual and interpersonal skills with a recognition of the importance of member engagement and support.The Main Duties Of The Role Include Taking ownership of central support for key Shelford Group sub-groups Responsibility for driving forward agreed strategic work programmes, providing direction and energy and co-ordinating collaboration between Shelford Group trusts. Developing policy thinking in areas of shared interest including specialised services, research and innovation, the future provider landscape, and the shift to neighbourhood working Playing an active role across the Shelford Group team, for example in preparing our annual impact report and shaping the agenda for our annual event.University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing) National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals University College Hospital Grafton Way Building Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre The Hospital for Tropical Diseases University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women’s health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.For further details / informal visits contact: Name: David Furness Job title: Managing Director, Shelford Group Email address: david.furness@shelfordgroup.org