Significant experience of operating at a senior level in a complex organisation Extensive knowledge of specialist areas acquired through post graduate diploma or equivalent experience or training plus further specialist knowledge or experience to masters level equivalent Evidence of post qualifying and continuing professional development Comprehensive experience of project principles techniques and tools such as Prince 2 and Managing Successful Projects Have an understanding of the background to and aims of current healthcare policy and appreciate the implications of this on engagement Have an appreciation of the relationship between the Department of Health and individual provider and commissioning organisations Experience of managing and motivating a team/virtual team and reviewing performance of the individuals Experience of identifying and interpreting national policy Member of relevant professional body Must be able to provide and receive highly complex, sensitive or contentious information, negotiate with senior stakeholders on difficult and controversial issues, and present complex and sensitive information to large and influential groups Ability to negotiate on difficult and controversial issues including performance and change Ability to analyse complex facts and situations and develop a range of options Ability to make decisions autonomously, when required, on difficult and contentious issues where there may be a number of courses of action, working to tight and often changing timescales Demonstrates a strong desire to improve performance and make a difference by focusing on goals Must be able to prioritise own work effectively and be able to direct activities of others Must be able to use initiative to decide relevant actions and make recommendations with the ai m of improving deliverables and compliance to policies. You can find further details about the job, organisational structure, recruitment profile, expected outcomes and benefits information in the attached Job Description and other supporting documents.