Job summary
The Five NHS Provider Trusts of North East London came together in July 2021 to form an exciting new Procurement Collaborative to drive greater value and better outcomes for patients and residents. North East London Procurement Partnership (NELPP) is seeking a Procurement Project Manager to support the Head of Programmes in the delivery of its programme plan and act as support in-client contact for internal and external parties. Ultimately the aim of the Procurement Project Manager is to support in the delivery of maximum benefit for the Trusts, and enable its ambition to deliver a truly collaborative service that benefits patients, staff and citizens of North East London.
At a practical level, the Procurement Project Manager will focus on:o Monitoring ongoing performance of the NEL collaboration programme as set out in the Full Business Case.o Monitor performance of the external consultancy engaged to lead on some of the activity. Run supplier contract reviews and take remedial action where necessary. Be the 'client-side' relationship managero Work with the 5 Trust organisations, to support delivery, including the management of interdependencies and internal conflicts as appropriate.o Support the workstream team leaders to ensure delivery of the full plans and benefits set out as part of the business case.
Main duties of the job
1. Have responsibility for the NEL Procurement Partnership overarching programme plan across assigned workstreams, people and process development initiatives. For these areas, be responsible for:i) Establish and maintain arrangements to monitor and report on performance of the assigned workstreams and overall delivery of the programmeii) Monitor and report on workstreams and ongoing programmeiii) Support and enable delivery of the milestones and actions as set out in the Full Business Caseiv) Work with the five Trust organisations, to identify new and further initiatives toimprove programme performance and deliveryv) Facilitate resolution of strategic issues and work stream interdependencies2. Act as the key internal client in monitoring the performance of external third parties. Hold the supplier to account and seek resolution of issues3. Support development of the communications strategy and roll out of the communications plan, ensuring sign off by Heads of Procurement4. Support the Core Programme Team with organisation, agenda setting and accurate recording of minutes for the NEL Partnership Board.5. Management and collation of nominations of NEL Award submissions across multiple platforms to ensure accuracy and timely submission, maintaining and growing the reputation of NEL Trusts.
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.
Although this position is a 18 months fixed-term contract, the actual contract duration will be adjusted to account for the time taken to advertise the post, complete the hiring process, and finalise pre-employment checks. This means the contract will begin when the candidate starts the role and may be slightly shorter than 18 months.
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledgerequired. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.
Although this position is a 18 months fixed-term contract, the actual contract duration will be adjusted to account for the time taken to advertise the post, complete the hiring process, and finalise pre-employment checks. This means the contract will begin when the candidate starts the role and may be slightly shorter than 18 months.
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledgerequired. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or equivalent management / project management qualification or comparable relevant experience
Desirable
- Project Management Qualification eg PRINCE
Experience
Essential
- Successful strategic management in a complex organization.
- Effective financial management and governance skills.
- Ability to work effectively across boundaries and drive change.
Desirable
- Knowledge and experience of working within the NHS
Knowledge
Essential
- Working knowledge of ICS and evolving NHS landscape
Desirable
- Understanding and awareness of the role of a Procurement function
Skills
Essential
- Programme Management skills
- Project management skills
- Written and oral communication skills
- Analytical skills, drawing out key points
- People management skills
- Financial acumen
- Ability to develop relationships and influence a range of stakeholders
- Clear commitment to quality and attention to detail
- Ability to sustain performance under pressure
- Ability to prioritise
- Solution focused
Other
Essential
- Postive can-do attitude.
- Flexbile to the changing needs of the programme.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or equivalent management / project management qualification or comparable relevant experience
Desirable
- Project Management Qualification eg PRINCE
Experience
Essential
- Successful strategic management in a complex organization.
- Effective financial management and governance skills.
- Ability to work effectively across boundaries and drive change.
Desirable
- Knowledge and experience of working within the NHS
Knowledge
Essential
- Working knowledge of ICS and evolving NHS landscape
Desirable
- Understanding and awareness of the role of a Procurement function
Skills
Essential
- Programme Management skills
- Project management skills
- Written and oral communication skills
- Analytical skills, drawing out key points
- People management skills
- Financial acumen
- Ability to develop relationships and influence a range of stakeholders
- Clear commitment to quality and attention to detail
- Ability to sustain performance under pressure
- Ability to prioritise
- Solution focused
Other
Essential
- Postive can-do attitude.
- Flexbile to the changing needs of the programme.
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).
