Job summary
Digital Services provides services at the City Hospital Campus, Queen's Medical Centre Campus and Ropewalk. It comprises a multi-disciplinary team of professional staff providing a wide range of services in computing both technical and non-technical, business management and telecommunications.
A new and exciting opportunity is available for the right individual to join Digital Services at NUH. We are seeking an exceptional candidate for the role of Contractor Control Officer within our Strategy and Commercial Team. We are looking for a strong individual who will support general Health and Safety activities throughout the whole of Digital Services to ensure legal requirements are met.
Main duties of the job
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The post holder will support day to day activities of 3rd party suppliers and contractors ensuring they work in accordance to legislation and Trust Policies and Procedures. You will be expected to review risk assessments and method statements and ensure contractors adhere to these requirements, giving assurance to the Divisional Management Team.
Detailed knowledge of Health and Safety Legislation and a current and thorough knowledge of NHS accounting systems and is essential. You will need to be able to demonstrate a clear understanding of confidentiality issues and be proficient in the use of all Microsoft Office products especially in Word and Excel.
Applications from candidates who have experience but do not possess specific NHS specialist systems knowledge would be welcome and if successful at interview, the role will be offered at Band 5 with progression to Band 6 upon full completion of competencies and training.
About us
With over 17,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be a key member of a small specialist team who are responsible for commissioning and managing supplier performance relating to on site activities. You will also support the Commercial Team in the performance of other suppliers who may not have an onsite presence.
The post holder will support general Health and Safety activities throughout the whole of Digital Services to ensure legal requirements are met. You will investigate incidents and near misses for the service and in accordance to Trust Policies and Procedures using Trust tools to report serious events.
The post holder will take part in the Digital Services Health and Safety Committee. You may also represent Digital Services at a number of Trust led committees, such as, Health and Safety Committee, Fire Technical Assurance Group, Asbestos Technical Assurance Group, Digital Services as well as Estates and Facilities performance meetings as and when required.
N.B. Applications from candidates who have experience but do not possess specific NHS specialist systems knowledge would be welcome and if successful at interview the role will be offered at Band 5 with progression to Band 6 on full completion of competencies and training.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be a key member of a small specialist team who are responsible for commissioning and managing supplier performance relating to on site activities. You will also support the Commercial Team in the performance of other suppliers who may not have an onsite presence.
The post holder will support general Health and Safety activities throughout the whole of Digital Services to ensure legal requirements are met. You will investigate incidents and near misses for the service and in accordance to Trust Policies and Procedures using Trust tools to report serious events.
The post holder will take part in the Digital Services Health and Safety Committee. You may also represent Digital Services at a number of Trust led committees, such as, Health and Safety Committee, Fire Technical Assurance Group, Asbestos Technical Assurance Group, Digital Services as well as Estates and Facilities performance meetings as and when required.
N.B. Applications from candidates who have experience but do not possess specific NHS specialist systems knowledge would be welcome and if successful at interview the role will be offered at Band 5 with progression to Band 6 on full completion of competencies and training.
Person Specification
Training and Qualification
Essential
- Certification from Institution of Occupational Safety and Health or equivalent.
- Educated to post graduate degree level or equivalent level or relevant knowledge and experience.
Desirable
- Certificate in NEBOSH
- Prince2 Foundation
Communication and relationship skills
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate confidently at all levels, recognising the differing needs of customers & responding appropriately, skills demonstrating the ability to use tact, sensitivity and diplomacy.
Desirable
- Able to present both Health and Safety and risk information in a professional format and to a wide range of users appropriately.
Experience
Essential
- Detailed knowledge of Contractor Management
Desirable
- Experience of computerised Health and Safety systems.
Analytical and Judgeent skills
Essential
- Work autonomously to analyse and present data comprising of a wide range of facts or situations and take appropriate actions using personal judgements and skills
- Investigate and analyse complex contractor queries to identify & correct errors / discrepancies.
Person Specification
Training and Qualification
Essential
- Certification from Institution of Occupational Safety and Health or equivalent.
- Educated to post graduate degree level or equivalent level or relevant knowledge and experience.
Desirable
- Certificate in NEBOSH
- Prince2 Foundation
Communication and relationship skills
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate confidently at all levels, recognising the differing needs of customers & responding appropriately, skills demonstrating the ability to use tact, sensitivity and diplomacy.
Desirable
- Able to present both Health and Safety and risk information in a professional format and to a wide range of users appropriately.
Experience
Essential
- Detailed knowledge of Contractor Management
Desirable
- Experience of computerised Health and Safety systems.
Analytical and Judgeent skills
Essential
- Work autonomously to analyse and present data comprising of a wide range of facts or situations and take appropriate actions using personal judgements and skills
- Investigate and analyse complex contractor queries to identify & correct errors / discrepancies.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).