Job summary
Join Healthcare Partners - an innovative partner private companyEstablished in 2018 as a wholly owned subsidiary of Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust, Healthcare Partners are focused on attracting, retaining, developing and advancing our workforce. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer, inclusion and diversity are key to the success of our company.
If you are looking to join a dynamic company with ambitious growth plans over the next ten years, look no further. This is a rewarding and challenging role in our partnership, and you will have the opportunity to shape your career within an organisation where talent is recognised and where we will empower you to learn and develop. We aren't about putting people into boxes - we want people to break the mould and the boundaries to fulfil their potential. Our team here at Healthcare Partners know that everything they do makes a difference to patients' lives. This isn't just a job - it's a real career, a way of making a difference every single day. We are a true team of diverse, incredible people, all pulling together to fulfil our vision of enabling our clinicians to provide the ultimate care - using the latest innovations to achieve the best outcome for their patients.
If you meet the requirements for this role and are looking to join an organisation that partners with a Healthcare Trust rated Outstanding by the CQC, apply today. This could be the start of your new and rewarding career
Main duties of the job
Due to organisational growth, this newly created Contracts Manager position will be pivotal to the success of our Procurement department.
About us
Established in 2018, Healthcare Partners Ltd (HPL) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust.
We offer a consultative, collaborative approach -- based on a genuine desire to make healthcare provision outstanding, and respecting the opinions and skills of our fellow clinical professionals to produce exceptional outcomes.
We are a substantial company in our own right, with an annual turnover of around £50m and over 80 staff. We partner with other healthcare providers throughout the UK in both the public and private sectors, reinvesting our profits and savings back into the NHS.
At Healthcare Partners Ltd, the patient is at the heart of all we do. We're proud to be part of the NHS, helping to make healthcare better.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification
Job Duties: Responsible for autonomous management of a portfolio of contracts and SLAs Managing process of ongoing contract reviews, including identifying risks and implementing corrective actions Contribute to quality and performance improvement by supporting the negotiation and implementation of contract-compliant service specifications, performance standards and service developments Managing contracts in line with key performance Indicators (KPIs) and legal requirements Support the development and drafting of contracts aligned to National guidance Undertake analytical work to monitor trends in activity and expenditure, benchmarking against national and local comparators to support financial and performance assurance Provide support to senior managers and stakeholders in meetings and contract negotiations, and assist in the delivery of the organisations financial and operational objectives Day to day supervision of contracts assistant
Competencies: Proven track record of contract management in a fast-paced, dynamic environment Experience in medical/surgical goods desirable Demonstrated ability to organise and manage multiple priorities in a quick moving and change oriented environment Highest professional ethics and professional presence Exceptional attention to detail essential Must be analytical and able to make informed decisions based on experience and sound instincts The ability to find creative solutions and generate results, a strong sense of urgency and the ability to infuse that in others Experienced at working effectively across multiple levels of an organization and building successful cross functional partnerships Ability to balance multiple priorities in a quick moving and change oriented environment Excellent verbal, and written communication skills with the ability to work both autonomously and within a diverse team
Qualifications: Diploma in Procurement and Supply (CIPS Level 4) Educated to degree level Evidence of having undertaken courses such as contract management/project management/procurement law Excellent time management skills Experience of people management Exceptional communication and interpersonal abilities Proficient in Microsoft office
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification
Job Duties: Responsible for autonomous management of a portfolio of contracts and SLAs Managing process of ongoing contract reviews, including identifying risks and implementing corrective actions Contribute to quality and performance improvement by supporting the negotiation and implementation of contract-compliant service specifications, performance standards and service developments Managing contracts in line with key performance Indicators (KPIs) and legal requirements Support the development and drafting of contracts aligned to National guidance Undertake analytical work to monitor trends in activity and expenditure, benchmarking against national and local comparators to support financial and performance assurance Provide support to senior managers and stakeholders in meetings and contract negotiations, and assist in the delivery of the organisations financial and operational objectives Day to day supervision of contracts assistant
Competencies: Proven track record of contract management in a fast-paced, dynamic environment Experience in medical/surgical goods desirable Demonstrated ability to organise and manage multiple priorities in a quick moving and change oriented environment Highest professional ethics and professional presence Exceptional attention to detail essential Must be analytical and able to make informed decisions based on experience and sound instincts The ability to find creative solutions and generate results, a strong sense of urgency and the ability to infuse that in others Experienced at working effectively across multiple levels of an organization and building successful cross functional partnerships Ability to balance multiple priorities in a quick moving and change oriented environment Excellent verbal, and written communication skills with the ability to work both autonomously and within a diverse team
Qualifications: Diploma in Procurement and Supply (CIPS Level 4) Educated to degree level Evidence of having undertaken courses such as contract management/project management/procurement law Excellent time management skills Experience of people management Exceptional communication and interpersonal abilities Proficient in Microsoft office
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Good knowledge in a category management role with experience relevant to the areas outlined in the job description.
- Good understanding of the technical requirements of public sector procurement and best practice guidance to a range of project-based procurement activities
- Demonstrable experience of: oAdvanced negotiation skills oKnowledge of strategic sourcing methodologies oContract law and dispute resolution oStatistical and data analysis skills oKnowledge of market areas related to specific work categories oRisk assessment / analysis oExperience
- Evidence of ability to plan, develop and implement initiatives without direct supervision
- Evidence of achievements in terms of savings / service improvements.
- Ability to negotiate with staff at all levels and use informed persuasion to influence others, including senior NHS personnel.
- Able to gain the confidence, co-operation and enthusiasm of non-finance managers, including Directors, in communicating complex, technical financial information.
- To be seen as a credible and knowledgeable procurement person both within the organisation and externally
- Experience of being accountable for high value complex health procurements and identifying links to national, regional and local procurement priorities.
- Experience in people management - ability to delegate, empower, influence and lead people in a complex and dynamic organisation
Desirable
- Experience of working with senior staff and clinicians
- Experience of working with the NHS Terms and Conditions of Supply
- Experience of applying principles of change management
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma in Procurement and Supply(CIPS Level 4)
- Educated to Degree level
- Evidence of Continued Professional Development
- Evidence of having undertaken courses on: Contract management Project management Procurement systems training Procurement Law
Desirable
- An appropriate professional and/ or management qualification
- Project Management PRINCE 2
- Advanced Diploma in Procurement and Supply (CIPS Level 5)
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Good knowledge in a category management role with experience relevant to the areas outlined in the job description.
- Good understanding of the technical requirements of public sector procurement and best practice guidance to a range of project-based procurement activities
- Demonstrable experience of: oAdvanced negotiation skills oKnowledge of strategic sourcing methodologies oContract law and dispute resolution oStatistical and data analysis skills oKnowledge of market areas related to specific work categories oRisk assessment / analysis oExperience
- Evidence of ability to plan, develop and implement initiatives without direct supervision
- Evidence of achievements in terms of savings / service improvements.
- Ability to negotiate with staff at all levels and use informed persuasion to influence others, including senior NHS personnel.
- Able to gain the confidence, co-operation and enthusiasm of non-finance managers, including Directors, in communicating complex, technical financial information.
- To be seen as a credible and knowledgeable procurement person both within the organisation and externally
- Experience of being accountable for high value complex health procurements and identifying links to national, regional and local procurement priorities.
- Experience in people management - ability to delegate, empower, influence and lead people in a complex and dynamic organisation
Desirable
- Experience of working with senior staff and clinicians
- Experience of working with the NHS Terms and Conditions of Supply
- Experience of applying principles of change management
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma in Procurement and Supply(CIPS Level 4)
- Educated to Degree level
- Evidence of Continued Professional Development
- Evidence of having undertaken courses on: Contract management Project management Procurement systems training Procurement Law
Desirable
- An appropriate professional and/ or management qualification
- Project Management PRINCE 2
- Advanced Diploma in Procurement and Supply (CIPS Level 5)
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.
