Chief Strategy and Neighbourhood Health Officer

NHS; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative healthcare organization is seeking a Chief Strategy and Neighbourhood Health Officer to lead transformative initiatives in mental health care. This role involves shaping strategic directions, reducing health inequalities, and promoting community-based care models. The successful candidate will collaborate with key stakeholders to design sustainable health pathways and ensure high-quality care closer to home. Join a forward-thinking team dedicated to enhancing mental health services and making a significant impact in the community.

Qualifications

• Experience in leading strategic initiatives in healthcare settings.
• Strong understanding of population health and community care models.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of the Trust's Corporate Strategy and Annual Plan.
• Drive the Population Health agenda using data insights.

Skills

Strategic Leadership

Population Health Management

Data Analysis

Community Care Models

Health Inequalities Reduction

Education

Master's Degree in Public Health

MBA or equivalent

Job description

Job Summary

North London NHS Foundation Trust is embarking on an ambitious transformation to redefine how mental health care is delivered across North Central London. We are seeking a visionary and dynamic Chief Strategy and Neighbourhood Health Officer to lead this critical agenda. Reporting directly to the Chief Executive and working closely with the Trust Chair and Board, you will shape and drive the strategic direction of the Trust, focusing on:

• Reducing health inequalities
• Eliminating unwarranted variation in services
• Improving outcomes for service users
• Building a sustainable and forward-thinking workforce

Interviews are scheduled for the week commencing 2nd June 2025.

Main Duties of the Job

This role places you at the forefront of the government's upcoming ten-year plan, emphasizing a shift from hospital to community care, analogue to digital, and sickness to prevention. You will lead the integration of neighbourhood health models, design population health strategies, and develop sustainable care pathways in collaboration with system partners across health and social care.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the development and implementation of the Trust's Corporate Strategy and Annual Plan
• Design and embed the Trust's Neighbourhood Health Strategy
• Drive the Population Health agenda, utilizing data and insights to stratify care needs and improve outcomes
• Collaborate across sectors to promote neighbourhood-based, digitally enabled care models
• Provide strategic leadership and guidance to the CEO, Chair, and Board

About Us

North London NHS Foundation Trust (NLFT) is committed to enhancing mental health care across North London to deliver excellent services to our community.

Our Five-Year Strategy:

• Provide high-quality care closer to home
• Ensure equity of outcomes across all boroughs through partnership
• Create great workplaces with supportive environments for staff
• Pioneer research, quality improvement, and technology for organizational effectiveness

Note: You may be required to work at different locations within Barnet, Camden, Enfield, Haringey, or Islington as needed. The Trust reserves the right to assign work locations as necessary.