Health Partnerships Manager
Health Partnerships Manager
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Job Description
Contract: Perm & Full Time
Location: Nottingham Support Office with some UK travel
Closing Date: Friday 20th June
Recruitment Partner: Jim Trussler
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 youll 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.
Our benefits
Boots Retirement Savings Plan
Discretionary annual bonus
Generous employee discounts
Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay and gift card for anyone expecting or adopting a child
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 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 lets see whats possible when we change for the better.
Whats 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.
Keywords
Head of Senior management leadership management
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full Time
