Head of Policy (Neurodevelopmental Mental Health)

Independent Healthcare Providers Network (IHPN) Limited; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

IHPN is seeking a Head of Policy focusing on Neurodevelopmental Mental Health to influence public policy and enhance service quality for members. This senior role involves developing key relationships, managing strategic initiatives, and ensuring member satisfaction within a crucial sector of healthcare.

Responsibilities

• Develop a strategic programme to shape policy for neurodevelopmental mental health services.
• Build relationships with key stakeholders and ensure high member satisfaction.
• Collaborate with various directors to enhance IHPN policy offerings.

Job description

Head of Policy (Neurodevelopmental Mental Health)

The Head of Policy (Neurodevelopmental Mental Health) is a new senior role within the IHPN team, reporting to the Director of Policy. The Head of Policy will develop a strategic and impactful programme of work to shape the policy environment for IHPN members delivering neurodevelopmental mental health services. This programme will be aimed at successfully influencing the external environment and ensuring that IHPN members are able to maximise opportunities to deliver high quality services.

IHPN members work within a sector in which the public policy framework is very important, especially in terms of the delivery of NHS services. The Head of Policy will work closely with the Director of Policy to identify key priorities for members delivering neurodevelopmental mental health services and translate them into programmes of work.

The Head of Policy will develop relationships at senior level with IHPN members in neurodevelopmental mental health and will work to ensure that they have high levels of satisfaction with their IHPN membership. The Head of Policy will also develop professional networks with key stakeholders including senior representatives at NHS England, the Department of Health and Social Care, key health think tanks and others as appropriate.

The Head of Policy will work closely with the Director of Regulation to develop a coherent work programme covering both safety and quality, and policy and influencing in neurodevelopmental mental health services.

In collaboration with the Director of Policy, Director of Regulation and Head of Policy (Acute care), Head of Policy (Primary, Community and Diagnostic care), the post holder will also contribute to the broader IHPN policy offer to all members.

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HOW TO APPLY

Click on the 'Apply now' button below. Please upload your CV and a cover letter.

Please note that applications submitted without a covering letter will not be accepted.

The closing date for applications is Tuesday 24th June 2025.

In-person interviews will be held onTuesday 1st July 2025 in London.