Fixed-Term Appointment until 31 March 2012
Grade: P02 £30,987 to £33,510
Working as part of a small team, this new role has been developed to support the Health & Social Care Integration Lead in how the Council responds to the NHS White Papers, 'Equity and Excellence - Liberating the NHS'; Healthy Lives, Healthy People, our strategy for public health in England'; the Localism Bill; the Health and Social Care Bill 2011 and Transforming Social Care, resulting in new ways of working within an environment of significant financial pressures resulting from the public sector settlement.
You will lead on research for new systems and processes for the Adults and Social Services group in order to support policy development. You must have significant knowledge of current NHS policy and practice. Knowledge of local authority policy would be an advantage.
As well as demonstrable experience of interpreting new legislation and being able to write briefings and succinct reports for the Transitional Health and Social Care Group, you will have excellent communication skills and be highly motivated.
Please apply online at http://www.sutton.gov.uk/
Closing date: Monday 7 November 2011 at 12noon.
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