Job Description

The New Hospital Programme is more than building hospitals, it's a once in a generation opportunity to shape the future of healthcare in England. We're delivering over 40 new hospitals that will be modern, sustainable and built around the needs of patients and staff. We're looking for people who care about purpose, who thrive in complex environments and who want to help deliver change at scale for future generations.

The post is responsible for:

Driving integration across the Delivery Directorate to support the NHP Delivery strategy, using a programmatic approach.



Ensuring full integration across the programme whilst maintaining a focus on appropriate support for individual scheme requirements.



Lead the Delivery Integration team to support the development and delivery of the strategy, promoting innovation and supporting operational excellence in the function and team.



Work with a range of data, facts and situations often requiring detailed analysis and interpretation, making decisions on the most appropriate approach.



Drive quality assurance and progress of deliverables to NHS England that often require adjustments specifically in relation to the complex corporate business agenda, strategic objectives and the business planning process.



Develop business plans and provide expert strategic and policy advice and guidance on all areas of the National Director's portfolio.



The NHS England board have set out the top-level purpose for the new organisation to lead the NHS in England to deliver high-quality services for all, which will inform the detailed design work and we will achieve this purpose by:



Enabling local systems and providers to improve the health of their people and patients and reduce health inequalities.



Making the NHS a great place to work, where our people can make a difference and achieve their potential.



Working collaboratively to ensure our healthcare workforce has the right knowledge, skills, values and behaviours to deliver accessible, compassionate care



Optimising the use of digital technology, research, and innovation



Delivering value for money.



If you would like to know more or require further information, please visit https://www.england.nhs.uk/



Colleagues with a contractual office base are expected to spend, on average, at least 40% of their time working in-person.



Staff recruited from outside the NHS will usually be appointed at the bottom of the pay band.



Alongside the opportunity to make a meaningful national impact, we offer a range of excellent benefits to support your health, wellbeing, and work-life balance:



A health and wellbeing support package



Discounted gym memberships to help you stay active



Access to the Cycle to Work Scheme



Generous flexible working options, including hybrid working arrangements



A supportive and inclusive working environment, where your expertise is valued



You can find further details about the role, including key responsibilities and accountabilities, alongside the organisational structure and person specification in the attached and other supporting documents.



For more information on the NHP programme

Interview will be held:

Week commencing 4th August 2025



Due to ongoing organisational change and developments, aspects of this role may be subject to change.



By applying for this position, you acknowledge and understand that NHS England is currently undergoing a consultation process to finalise its structure, which may impact this role.