IHPN is the membership network for independent healthcare providers. We play a leading role in the sector by bringing all types of independent providers together, supporting them to deliver great care to patients, and enabling them to make a positive contribution to UK healthcare.

Reporting to the Director of Policy, you will shape and influence policy across NHS commissioning, Patient Choice, the NHS payment system and privately funded care, ensuring members are well positioned to deliver high-quality services and seize emerging opportunities.

You will work closely with senior leaders from member organisations, NHS England, the Department of Health and Social Care, health think tanks and other influential stakeholders to develop policy, build consensus and drive change. As part of the senior policy team, you will also contribute to IHPN's broader policy, regulatory and communications programme.

Download the full job description here: https://ihpn-careers.homerun.co/head-of-policy-acute-care/en_GB/ 

About you

Essential

• Knowledge of NHS commissioning, finance, and contracting policy, as well as a good working understanding of the private pay market
• Excellent influencing skills that can be deployed with a variety of key stakeholders
• Excellent policy research and analysis skills that cut through complexity and provide insight, with the ability to write accessible and compelling policy narratives informed by member/stakeholder views, evidence and best practice
• Extensive skill and experience in both research and analysing data to understand key insights
• Excellent attention to detail, a methodical approach, and able to consistently deliver high-quality outputs.
• Able to demonstrate strong customer service and interpersonal skills, gaining the respect and confidence of internal and external stakeholders
• Be able to work collaboratively and build strong cross-organisational relationships within a multidisciplinary team and to deliver independently when needed
• Flexible and agile in a rapidly changing environment
• Effective facilitation and collaboration, using relevant tools and technology, online and face-to-face
• Previous experience of working in public policy, healthcare and/or a membership organisation or trade association environment
• Excellent IT skills along with project delivery experience

Desirable

• Educated to degree level