We are recruiting a Band 8D post to lead the analytics and strategy of the NHS’ international work on net zero health care. This work is part of the NHS England and NHS Improvement’s Greener NHS programme, which sits within the Primary Care, Community Services and Strategy Directorate.
The Greener NHS programme launched in January 2020 and is responsible for driving forward the system’s world-leading commitment to deliver a net zero health service by 2040. Health system engagement has been growing rapidly, with 52 countries having committed to the UNFCCC COP26 low carbon sustainable health systems initiative and 18 countries now with net zero health service targets.
To meet the NHS net zero commitment and to support other countries in their commitments, the WHO and the NHS are collaborating to form the Global Net Zero Health Systems Leadership Initiative. The objectives of this initiative are to:
This role is critical for the achievement of the NHS Net Zero target and for the decarbonisation of healthcare systems around the world. We are seeking a highly motivated, and well qualified professional to lead all activities of the Global Net Zero Health Systems Leadership Initiative, which include:
To meet the demands of this role, the post holder will need:
This is an exciting time to join the programme, following the commitment by the NHS to become the world’s first Net Zero national health system. This commitment and multiyear plan (detailed within ‘Delivering a ‘Net Zero’ National Health Service’) reflects growing evidence of the health impacts of climate change and air pollution, alongside recognition that it is not enough for the NHS to treat the problems caused by air pollution and climate change – from asthma to heart attacks and strokes – it needs to play a part in tackling them at source. The Greener NHS programme works closely with both corporate and regional teams across NHS England and NHS Improvement, with local health systems, Trusts and other stakeholders. We are uniquely placed to understand and reduce the environmental impacts of health and care and save thousands of lives and hospitalisations across the country.
The role, working alongside a skilled, passionate and friendly team, is based in NHS England and Improvement’s London office. The post holder will also work closely with the WHO Climate Change and Health Unit in the Department of Environment, Climate Change and Health.
International travel to the WHO headquarters in Geneva, to partner countries, and to international meetings (such as the annual UNFCCC COP) will be required from time-to-time.
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