National Lead, Elective Recovery & Performance

NHS ENGLAND; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS England is seeking an experienced, credible and resilient senior leader to drive the day-to-day delivery of the Elective Recovery Plan. You will lead a national programme team, maintain oversight of performance, quality and safety, and support systems to deliver sustainable improvements for patients.

This high-profile leadership role involves governance, planning, assurance and delivery across elective care, collaborating with government, regional and local NHS leaders, clinicians, patient

Responsibilities

• Lead and continually refine the national programme for elective recovery.
• Maintain robust oversight of performance, activity, long waits, quality and safety.
• Ensure effective governance, programme management, planning and assurance.
• Develop solutions with regional teams and integrated care systems, particularly where performance is most challenged.
• Join up interdependent programmes including finance, workforce, transformation, cancer, diagnostics, outpatients and specialised commissioning.
• Manage programme milestones, risks, budgets and reporting, providing timely advice to senior leaders.

Job description

NHS England is seeking an experienced, credible and resilient senior leader to drive the day-to-day delivery of the Elective Recovery Plan. You will lead a national programme team, maintain oversight of performance, quality and safety, and support systems to deliver sustainable improvements for patients.

This high-profile leadership role involves governance, planning, assurance and delivery across elective care, collaborating with government, regional and local NHS leaders, clinicians, patient