Job summary
We are recruiting highly motivated and committed individuals who are interested in being at the forefront of developing pioneering projects to help transform British mental healthcare.
Our service is increasingly sought after by patients seeking fast access, high-quality mental health assessment and treatment, both privately and via the NHS Right to Choose scheme. We are recruiting highly focused, suitably experienced candidates to help us meet these demands.
Main duties of the job
We believe in giving patients the best advice and choices to help improve their lives and providing the highest standards of care when they come to us . It is essential for the Contract Management Function to be at the forefront of the business ensuring long term, effective relationships are developed and maintained with NHS Commissioners and Trusts, Local Authorities, NHS England, other providers, and other relevant stakeholders within the Public and Private Sector.
The Contract Manager will be responsible for the development and management of key commissioning and contracting business across the private and public sectors, with a view to encouraging business and increasing the knowledge and understanding of the current and future potential of Psychiatry-UK in the market for psychiatry services.
The Contract Manager will oversee the lifecycle of contracts ensuring:
- all aspects of effective management of contracts
- compliance with relevant regulations
- recording, reporting and sharing learning to inform business improvements
- advising and informing in relation to non-contract activity, particularly under Right To Choose
The role will be home based but could be required to attend various meeting locations as and when required. The role will also adhere to the flexitime principles for PUK.
About us
Founded in 2012, Psychiatry-UK has become the largest specialist psychiatry service in the UK. Through innovation, forward thinking and determination, we are helping to shape the future of British mental healthcare, enabling rapid access to high-quality specialist medical diagnosis and treatment online, and onward referral to accredited and medically managed counselling and coaching services.
Why work with us?
Our workplace culture is person-centred, supportive and neurodivergent friendly. In addition to comprehensive training and mentor support/CPD, we offer the following benefits:
- Competitive/generous salary.
- Additional work-from-home bonus of £1000 per annum (pro-rata).
- Holiday Allowance.
- Family discount.
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Strong social network with online events; some face to face events.
Equality
P-UK is strongly committed to valuing and promoting equality, diversity and inclusion in all of our activities. We welcome and celebrate the diversity of our team and our patients, and are committed to offering equal opportunities and access for all people and groups in society.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Responsible
for the development and management of key commissioning and contracting
business across the public and private sectors
-
Ensure
compliance and accuracy of contract particulars in line with NHS contracting
guidance and procurement processes managing the detail of the contract
delivery internally and with partners including: Effective and regular contract management meetings; Overseeing monitoring and reporting of KPIs; and Overseeing the execution, variation, performance and close contract
processes
-
Collaborate across PUK teams to ensure KPIs and Commissioned
service specifications are met
-
Contribute learning to the development of the PUK service
offer
-
Contribute to the development and submission of tenders for
new business
-
Work with Information Governance Team to ensure accuracy of
DPIAs
-
Work with finance team for financial alignment, making
recommendations for improvement within contract lifecycle to ensure and deliver
value for money
-
Maintaining strong relationships with Commissioners, other
purchasers, and internal management
-
Work across multi-functional teams and departments,
internally and externally, to appreciate multiple and diverse perspectives,
bringing these together in consensus for a collaborative and shared
understanding of performance and delivery
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Responsible
for the development and management of key commissioning and contracting
business across the public and private sectors
-
Ensure
compliance and accuracy of contract particulars in line with NHS contracting
guidance and procurement processes managing the detail of the contract
delivery internally and with partners including: Effective and regular contract management meetings; Overseeing monitoring and reporting of KPIs; and Overseeing the execution, variation, performance and close contract
processes
-
Collaborate across PUK teams to ensure KPIs and Commissioned
service specifications are met
-
Contribute learning to the development of the PUK service
offer
-
Contribute to the development and submission of tenders for
new business
-
Work with Information Governance Team to ensure accuracy of
DPIAs
-
Work with finance team for financial alignment, making
recommendations for improvement within contract lifecycle to ensure and deliver
value for money
-
Maintaining strong relationships with Commissioners, other
purchasers, and internal management
-
Work across multi-functional teams and departments,
internally and externally, to appreciate multiple and diverse perspectives,
bringing these together in consensus for a collaborative and shared
understanding of performance and delivery
Person Specification
Other skills, experience or interests
Essential
- Must maintain confidentiality of data and information, and act with integrity at all times.
- Extensive experience of Microsoft Office Packages including Microsoft Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
- Excellent communication skills, including: written communication, (reports, policy text, correspondence), verbal communication, face to face and by telephone
- The ability to communicate effectively with people at all levels both inside and outside Psychiatry-UK
- Self-motivated, with the ability to manage own workload with minimal supervision.
- An innovative approach to problem solving and strong negotiation skills
- Ability to work under pressure to meet tight and often changing timescales
- Planning, organisational and time management skills
- Ability to analyse and present complex information in oral and written form
Desirable
- Interest and/or experience in Neurodiversity and in Mental Health online services delivery to improve peoples lives.
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or equivalent level, or a professional qualification in contract management, procurement or strategic commissioning.
Desirable
- Post Graduate Professional qualification (or equivalent) in contract management, procurement, business administration or strategic commissioning.
Experience
Essential
- Strong understanding of NHS contracts and associated regulations and guidance, particularly related to recent procurement changes.
- Experience managing bids, tenders, and contracts within the healthcare sector, with an ability to apply this to NHS funded private provision.
- Evidence and examples of contract management with an ability to see from the perspective of commissioners and providers of services demonstrating a track record of delivery in a relevant field.
- Experience with online contract management and/or procurement systems.
Desirable
- An understanding of the changes in commissioning landscape and the political nature of the wider NHS and Social Care system.
- Proven experience of working in partnership, using the contract to successfully improve services.
- Experience using Sharepoint.
- Understanding of CQC standards.
Person Specification
Other skills, experience or interests
Essential
- Must maintain confidentiality of data and information, and act with integrity at all times.
- Extensive experience of Microsoft Office Packages including Microsoft Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
- Excellent communication skills, including: written communication, (reports, policy text, correspondence), verbal communication, face to face and by telephone
- The ability to communicate effectively with people at all levels both inside and outside Psychiatry-UK
- Self-motivated, with the ability to manage own workload with minimal supervision.
- An innovative approach to problem solving and strong negotiation skills
- Ability to work under pressure to meet tight and often changing timescales
- Planning, organisational and time management skills
- Ability to analyse and present complex information in oral and written form
Desirable
- Interest and/or experience in Neurodiversity and in Mental Health online services delivery to improve peoples lives.
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or equivalent level, or a professional qualification in contract management, procurement or strategic commissioning.
Desirable
- Post Graduate Professional qualification (or equivalent) in contract management, procurement, business administration or strategic commissioning.
Experience
Essential
- Strong understanding of NHS contracts and associated regulations and guidance, particularly related to recent procurement changes.
- Experience managing bids, tenders, and contracts within the healthcare sector, with an ability to apply this to NHS funded private provision.
- Evidence and examples of contract management with an ability to see from the perspective of commissioners and providers of services demonstrating a track record of delivery in a relevant field.
- Experience with online contract management and/or procurement systems.
Desirable
- An understanding of the changes in commissioning landscape and the political nature of the wider NHS and Social Care system.
- Proven experience of working in partnership, using the contract to successfully improve services.
- Experience using Sharepoint.
- Understanding of CQC standards.
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.
