Contracts Administrator

South West London Integrated Care Board

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Job summary

We are currently recruiting for Contracts Administrator to the substantive role within the Commissioning Operations and Contracting team. This is an exciting opportunity for those who would like to learn more about contracts, NHS governance and thrives working in a fast paced dynamic environment.

Commissioning Operations and Contracting team monitors the procurement and contracting of healthcare provision, goods and services for South West London population. We ensure our organisation is supported through decision making with the appropriate governance process in place.We deliver:o Technical commissioning as a shared and supportive function with Provider Collaborative and SWL Programmeso Contracting and technical commissioning across the ICS for the non-NHS and ICB partner contractso Co-ordination of robust procurement functions to ensure regulatory compliance

This is a Junior role within the team, providing a structured career path into the NHS. Based within the Chief Operating Officer (COO) Directorate, offering opportunities for the post holder to work across a range of SWL programmes within a matrix setting.

Main duties of the job

The Contract Administrator will provide administrative support across a portfolio of contracts, as well as administrative support to contracting and procurement governance group around tasks required by the team. This includes: managing diaries, gathering information and undertaking enquiries as and when is necessary; collating data; servicing meetings, including preparation of agendas and minutes and taking appropriate follow up action as required.

Full list of duties held by this post, please refer to the job description.

Prospective candidates can contact the Deputy Director of Commissioning Operations and Contracting at diane.kelly@swlondon.nhs.uk, if they wish to discuss the role or have any questions

About us

NHS South West London Integrated Care Board (ICB), as part of South West London Integrated Care System (ICS), is a partnership of organisations that come together to plan and deliver joined up health and care services to improve the lives of people in our six boroughs: Croydon, Merton, Kingston, Richmond, Sutton and Wandsworth.

Each ICS consists of two statutory elements:o an Integrated Care Board, bringing the NHS together with its partners locally to improve health and care serviceso an Integrated Care Partnership (ICP): the broad alliance of organisations and representatives concerned with improving the care, health and wellbeing of the population, jointly convened by the ICB and local authorities in the area.

ICBs are statutory NHS bodies responsible for planning and allocating resources to meet the four core purposes of integrated care systems (ICSs):o to improve outcomes in population health and healthcare;o tackle inequalities in outcomes, experience and access;o enhance productivity and value for money and;o help the NHS support broader social and economic development.

NHS South West London Integrated Care Board decides how the South West London NHS budget is spent and develops plans to improve people's health, deliver higher quality care, and better value for money.

Date posted

24 December 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£31,081 to £33,665 a year per annum inclusive of Outer HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

491-SWLCO03-B

Job locations

120 The Broadway

Merton & Wandsworth Place

London

SW19 1RH


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description and person specification for full details of the duties and responsibilities of the role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description and person specification for full details of the duties and responsibilities of the role.

Person Specification

Education / Qualifications

Essential

  • Thorough knowledge of administrative procedures, including specialist software packages acquired through experience or formal training to diploma level

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

  • Experience of team working

Desirable

  • Experience of working in a project focused environment

Skills and Abilities

Essential

  • Ability to write clear clearly and precisely
  • Ability to prioritise tasks, seeking guidance as required

Other

Essential

  • Understanding of confidentiality
  • Demonstrates commitment to NHS and organisational values and behaviours
  • Ability to work as part of a team and work flexibly to provide support to other departments and teams as and when necessary
Person Specification

Education / Qualifications

Essential

  • Thorough knowledge of administrative procedures, including specialist software packages acquired through experience or formal training to diploma level

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

  • Experience of team working

Desirable

  • Experience of working in a project focused environment

Skills and Abilities

Essential

  • Ability to write clear clearly and precisely
  • Ability to prioritise tasks, seeking guidance as required

Other

Essential

  • Understanding of confidentiality
  • Demonstrates commitment to NHS and organisational values and behaviours
  • Ability to work as part of a team and work flexibly to provide support to other departments and teams as and when necessary

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.

Employer details

Employer name

South West London Integrated Care Board

Address

120 The Broadway

Merton & Wandsworth Place

London

SW19 1RH


Employer's website

https://www.southwestlondon.icb.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

South West London Integrated Care Board

Address

120 The Broadway

Merton & Wandsworth Place

London

SW19 1RH


Employer's website

https://www.southwestlondon.icb.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Dep Dir of Commissioning Operations & Contracting

Diane Kelly

diane.kelly@swlondon.nhs.uk

Date posted

24 December 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£31,081 to £33,665 a year per annum inclusive of Outer HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

491-SWLCO03-B

Job locations

120 The Broadway

Merton & Wandsworth Place

London

SW19 1RH


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