Health Systems Engagement Manager x2

Job Introduction

The Health Systems Engagement Managers work within a dynamic regional team and are key to Diabetes UK’s aims of supporting and demanding better care for people living with diabetes and at risk of type 2 diabetes and supporting people to live well. 

We work with extraordinary people in the health system and supporting them has never been more important.  The Regional Health Systems Engagement Managers play a key role in improving outcomes and reducing variation for people with, and at risk of, diabetes through improvements in care, treatment and prevention services. You’ll do this by influencing, supporting, building strong relationships and working collaboratively with commissioners, frontline healthcare professionals, people living with, and at risk of, diabetes and other agencies/organisations.

We have a friendly and inclusive working environment here at Diabetes UK and are proud of our ‘Connected Working’ framework which allows great flexibility in the way that we work. This means that you can balance your working time between home and the office, subject to the needs of your role of course. We do not dictate the number of days you have to attend the office.

Interview Date: 27th February 2023

Please note that all job offers are subject to you providing acceptable evidence of your eligibility to work in the UK. You might find the following resources useful:

• To view a full list of accepted documents and the checks employers are required to make click here
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If you have any questions, please contact HRAdvice@diabetes.org.uk

Role Responsibility

As a Health Systems Engagement Manager you will deliver agreed plans, in identified priority areas, to improve outcomes for people living with/at risk of diabetes by working to reduce variation and improve care, treatment, and prevention via influencing and partnership working activity. You will build trusted relationships to increase understanding of diabetes, encourage uptake of Diabetes UK tools and resources and support health system professionals and communities to improve diabetes care. You will monitor delivery of service provision and continuously gather frontline insights and intelligence to inform our thinking and work, including actively listening to and working alongside people living with/at risk of diabetes to ensure their voice is heard.

The Ideal Candidate

This role requires someone with some knowledge of how the NHS works and an understanding and experience of how to effectively engage and influence NHS systems and healthcare professionals to make developments to improve the delivery of care for people living with, and at risk of diabetes.  We are looking for someone with a strategic mindset and critical thinking skills, able to translate strategic priorities into clear and achievable objectives and workplans. You will have experience of working in partnership to challenge the status quo and of identifying practical steps and approaches to take in the face of complexity and uncertainty. You will have experience of confidently managing strategic relationships and ideally have experience of involving people with health conditions from all walks of life in healthcare improvement.

Package Description

What we can offer you: 

• Generous annual leave starting at 25 days plus bank holidays 
• A Cash Healthcare Plan (giving you up to £1,500 towards a range of out of pocket health expenses like new glasses, dentist, chiropractor or osteopath appointments) 
• Early finish Friday and flexible working as part of our approach to activity based working
• Discounts on gym membership
• Employee assistance programme to give you support on any issues that come up in life  
• Annual season ticket loan* (on completion of your probation period and if contract is permanent or longer than 12 months)
• Very active social scene including sport teams, gardening and other activities 
• Generous pension provision, life assurance and income protection insurance
• Cycle to work scheme* (eligible for scheme if contract is permanent or longer than 12 months)

*Some benefits aren't available until you've passed your probation period and are dependent on the length of contract.

About the Company

For nearly 5 million people with diabetes in the UK, there’s no day off. At Diabetes UK, we fight day in, day out for better care, treatment and support. We won’t stop until diabetes can do no harm.

With more people than ever living with diabetes and millions more at risk of developing type 2, our work has never been more needed. We make sure they get the care and support needed to live well with diabetes and avoid devastating complications.

We fund critical research, which has led to life-changing discoveries – like the first insulin pen and programmes to put type 2 diabetes into remission. Now, we want to do this for everyone and find a cure.

We can’t do any of this without you. Our staff are passionate and determined about helping everyone affected by diabetes. For over 85 years, they’ve been behind vital policy changes, as well as new treatments and technologies to make living with diabetes easier every day.

But there’s more to do. And you can be part of it.

We’re a really diverse bunch and we recognise and respect your value as an individual. As well as helping people with diabetes, you’ll be part of one of the top 30 Best UK Charities to Work For, and one of the top 75 Best Large Companies in London.

We’re committed to protecting and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and we need our staff and volunteers to support this.

Our vision is a world where diabetes can do no harm. Join us today, and together, we can make that a reality.

To find out more about what we do, check out our website.

Diabetes UK