Job summary
The North Midlands and Black Country Procurement Group (NMBC) iscomprised of The University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust (UHNM), The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust (RWT), Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust (WHT), The Black Country Pathology Services (BCPS), North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare NHS Trust (NSCHT),Black Country Healthcare Foundation Trust (BCHFT), Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (MPFT) and Midlands and Lancashire Commissioning Support Unit (MLCSU).
The NMBC is responsible for all aspects of Procurement, Supply Chain and wider Commercial support to the aforementioned organisations covering a range of Acute, Mental Health, Community, Pathology Networks, GP Practices and Commissioning Support Units across the Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent, Black Country, Shropshire and South Cheshire Integrated Care System (ICS's). With almost 200 staff, 55,000 customers and managing a total non pay spend portfolio of over £1.2b per annum the NMBC is one of the largest and influential Group Procurement Organisations (GPO's) in the NHS.
This post sits in the Commercial Contract Management team and is based at the Royal Wolverhampton New Cross site, reporting to the Group Deputy Director of Procurement within the NMBC. The role is directly responsible for Commercial Contract Management team.
Main duties of the job
Commercial Contract Management and Delivery
The responsibilities of this position are to lead the commercial contract management activity for the Black Country ICS Trusts and to offer professional support and advice where required.
Develop the Trusts' commercial contract management work programme, formulating plans and priorities which impact across all Trusts' divisions, ensuring it reflects the requirements of relevant clinical settings and aligns to the national work programmes/ operating frameworks and timescales.
Develop a detailed commercial contract management work plan which reflects each Trusts strategic objectives and integrates with the local and national quality & efficiency agendas.
Influence and provide commercial contract management direction and decision making based on evidence-based practice to the Black Country ICS Trusts of the NMBC, involving senior decision makers across the provider Trusts.
Lead the development and delivery of the Commercial Contract Management Team.
About us
University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.
All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.
UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.
At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Commercial Contract Management and Delivery
The responsibilities of this position are to lead the commercial contract management activity for the Black Country ICS Trusts and to offer professional support and advice where required.
Develop the Trusts commercial contract management work programme, formulating plans and priorities which impact across all Trusts divisions, ensuring it reflects the requirements of relevant clinical settings and aligns to the national work programmes/ operating frameworks and timescales.
Develop a detailed commercial contract management work plan which reflects each Trusts strategic objectives and integrates with the local and national quality & efficiency agendas.
Influence and provide commercial contract management direction and decision making based on evidence-based practice to the Black Country ICS Trusts of the NMBC, involving senior decision makers across the provider Trusts.
Lead the development and delivery of the Commercial Contract Management Team.
Support the Group Deputy Director of Procurement Commercial Contract Management, in developing and implementing effective and efficient commercial contract management performance management infrastructure, policies and procedures across the Black Country ICS Trusts of the NMBC that promote innovation, patient and staff safety.
Responsible for supporting one off key local, national and regional projects.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Commercial Contract Management and Delivery
The responsibilities of this position are to lead the commercial contract management activity for the Black Country ICS Trusts and to offer professional support and advice where required.
Develop the Trusts commercial contract management work programme, formulating plans and priorities which impact across all Trusts divisions, ensuring it reflects the requirements of relevant clinical settings and aligns to the national work programmes/ operating frameworks and timescales.
Develop a detailed commercial contract management work plan which reflects each Trusts strategic objectives and integrates with the local and national quality & efficiency agendas.
Influence and provide commercial contract management direction and decision making based on evidence-based practice to the Black Country ICS Trusts of the NMBC, involving senior decision makers across the provider Trusts.
Lead the development and delivery of the Commercial Contract Management Team.
Support the Group Deputy Director of Procurement Commercial Contract Management, in developing and implementing effective and efficient commercial contract management performance management infrastructure, policies and procedures across the Black Country ICS Trusts of the NMBC that promote innovation, patient and staff safety.
Responsible for supporting one off key local, national and regional projects.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Significant leadership/management experience of working in an environment where highly developed leadership and influencing skills are essential
- Proven contribution to the development of organisational business plans
- Development and implementation of an organisational procurement or service development programme
Qualifications
Essential
- Full member status of the CIPS (Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply) Masters degree Leadership/Management qualification or equivalent experience of managing staff and resources
Desirable
- Formal qualification in leadership/programme/project management
Training
Essential
- Evidence of professional updating Management and Leadership Training Project Management Contract Management
Desirable
- Training / Lean techniques.
Specialist Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of current developments within the NHS. Understanding of the complex strategic environment of the NHS and in particular acute and community NHS setting. Extensive knowledge of the EU procurement directives and legislation. Understands Supply Chain business models, industry and marketplace; demonstrates the cognitive ability to assess situations, diagnose problems and determine an appropriate course of action to enhance the effectiveness of the organization and in alignment with core values, with freedom to act on outcomes. Proven track record of delivering highly complex projects, savings initiatives which have improved patient care as well as reduced costs or driven efficiency savings. Able to undertake complex data collection, input, analysis, audit and evaluation to formulate policy and drive autonomous decision making The post holder will have considerable experience and an excellent track record as a very senior procurement professional.
Desirable
- Knowledge and understanding of NHS structure and organisation.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Significant leadership/management experience of working in an environment where highly developed leadership and influencing skills are essential
- Proven contribution to the development of organisational business plans
- Development and implementation of an organisational procurement or service development programme
Qualifications
Essential
- Full member status of the CIPS (Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply) Masters degree Leadership/Management qualification or equivalent experience of managing staff and resources
Desirable
- Formal qualification in leadership/programme/project management
Training
Essential
- Evidence of professional updating Management and Leadership Training Project Management Contract Management
Desirable
- Training / Lean techniques.
Specialist Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of current developments within the NHS. Understanding of the complex strategic environment of the NHS and in particular acute and community NHS setting. Extensive knowledge of the EU procurement directives and legislation. Understands Supply Chain business models, industry and marketplace; demonstrates the cognitive ability to assess situations, diagnose problems and determine an appropriate course of action to enhance the effectiveness of the organization and in alignment with core values, with freedom to act on outcomes. Proven track record of delivering highly complex projects, savings initiatives which have improved patient care as well as reduced costs or driven efficiency savings. Able to undertake complex data collection, input, analysis, audit and evaluation to formulate policy and drive autonomous decision making The post holder will have considerable experience and an excellent track record as a very senior procurement professional.
Desirable
- Knowledge and understanding of NHS structure and organisation.
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust
Address
Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust
Wolverhampton Road
Wolverhampton
WV10 0QP
Employer's website
https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
