Health Partnerships Manager

The Boots Company PLC; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Une entreprise de premier plan dans le secteur optique à Nottingham recherche un professionnel pour diriger les initiatives en matière de politiques de santé et d'évolution réglementaire. Le candidat idéal sera responsable de l'influence des décisions stratégiques, en travaillant en étroite collaboration avec des parties prenantes internes et externes. Ce rôle exige des compétences en communication, en leadership et une expérience significative dans le domaine.

Benefits

Plan d'épargne retraite Boots

Prime annuelle discrétionnaire

Congés parentaux améliorés

Programme d'assistance aux employés 24/7

Programme de bénéfices flexibles

Qualifications

• Expérience en politique de santé ou en organismes de réglementation optiques essentielle.
• Fortes compétences en communication et influence.
• Capacité à gérer des situations complexes et à construire des relations positives.

Responsibilities

• Développer des réseaux externes et identifier des risques et opportunités.
• Influencer les organismes réglementaires et le NHS.
• Collaborer avec des équipes internes pour un message cohérent.

Skills

Communication

Gestion de situations complexes

Leadership stratégique

Influence et relations avec les parties prenantes

Education

Qualifications en santé ou en politiques de santé

Inscription au General Optical Council (GOC)

Job description

Location: Nottingham Support Office, with some UK travel

Closing Date: Friday 20th June

About the role

This role will be critical in supporting the role Boots Opticians plays in the optical sector as we transform business systems and processes to unlock value. As the NHS and regulatory landscapes change and technology advances, the need to assess and devise delivery programmes to implement the changes must be developed.

This role reports to the Head of Optical Development and will be responsible for leading our insight into and knowledge of the external regulatory and governmental environment to help inform immediate and long-term plans, so that we can influence key decisions in relation to our clinical strategic direction.

Key responsibilities

Build strong external networks, identifying risks and opportunities in the external environment

Provide the insight to allow influencing and lobbying of regulatory bodies & the NHS where appropriate to protect and enhance the profession. This is including but not limited to FODO, ABDO, College of Optometrists, GOC, NHS England, AOP and OSA

Work closely with our wider internal healthcare community and Public Affairs team to create joined up Boots messaging

Partner with colleagues with external roles and influence across Boots Opticians to create the joined up insight that will make us successful in a transforming industry, working closely with the Professional Services team

Seek out opportunities to maximise new development with the NHS and across all of Boots

Develop our industry transformation roadmap, providing key activity milestones directly linked to NHS and regulatory changes

Work closely with IT as the NHS Digital and Interconnectivity agendas evolve

Provide insight into OFNC and GOS impacts

What you'll need to have

Either a background in healthcare policy or extensive optical regulatory / membership bodies experience is essential

Qualified clinician registered with the General Optical Council (GOC) an advantage

A vast knowledge of the regulatory, membership body and NHS ecosystem including GOS an advantage

There will be a requirement to travel UK wide

Comfortable taking the lead and able to think strategically

Ability to manage difficult and complex situations and conversations whilst remaining calm and composed

Excellent communication skills coupled with the ability to influence and develop positive stakeholder relationships

Proven history of embedding and transforming strategies and initiatives within a similar organisation.

Boots Retirement Savings Plan

Discretionary annual bonus

Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay and gift card for anyone expecting or adopting a child

Flexible benefits scheme including option to buy additional holiday, discounted gym membership, life assurance, activity passes and more.

Access to free, 24/7 counselling and support through TELUS Health, our Employee Assistance Programme.

We have a great range of benefits in addition to the above that offer flexibility to suit you - find out more at boots.jobs/rewards . Exclusions may apply, eligible roles only. Please note, any salary estimates given on third-party sites are not provided or endorsed by Boots and may not be accurate.

Why Boots Opticians

At Boots Opticians, we foster a working environment where consideration and inclusivity help everyone to be themselves and reach their full potential. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, passionate about embracing the diversity of our colleagues and providing a positive and inclusive working environment for all. Join our team and let's see what's possible when we change for the better.

What's next

If your application is successful a member of the recruitment team will be in contact.

Where a role is advertised as full-time, we are open to discussing part-time and job share options during the application process. If you require additional support as part of the application and interview process, we are happy to provide reasonable adjustments to help you to be at your best.

Boots is a Ban the Box employer and will consider the suitability of applicants with criminal convictions on a case-by-case basis.

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