Job summary
Please note this role is restricted to internal NECS colleagues only.
The postholder will be based at one of
our sites in either Newcastle or Durham and the key focus of the role will be to
support our customers in developing and achieving their procurement objectives.
For further details contact Julie
Parkinson, Deputy Head of Procurement (julie.parkinson5@nhs.net ) or David Welch, Interim Head of Procurement (david.welch@nhs.net )
Interview date: Interviews will be held on Friday 18th October 2024
Main duties of the job
The postholder will need to demonstrate
their ability to:
Deliver
value for money with commercial skill and procurement knowledge at a senior
level, including all aspects of public sector legislation including that of NHS
healthcare services.
Provide
input to internal and external information/communications (relating to
procurement) to ensure a consistent and effective approach in a timely manner,
encouraging and supporting customers to take a coordinated and strategic
approach to procurement of healthcare and health improvement services.
Line
manage direct reports, ensuring effective day to day management and control of
service line resources (within scope of responsibilities) within budget and
supporting individual appraisal/development activities providing support and
inspiration to the team to work strategically and commercially.
Support
the identification and delivery of business growth opportunities.
Provide
senior manager advice and guidance to the team and customers on legislative
requirements.
About us
At NECS we are very proud to be part of the NHS England family. We are one of the very few truly customer-owned entities within the NHS. We have grown from our roots in the North East to be an NHS business with customers the length and breadth of the UK and further abroad. Our customer base has diversified significantly over this period, and we are now very pleased to be serving NHS providers as well as commissioners, NHSE regions, Local Authorities, General Practices and national NHSE Directorates.
NECS combines specialist skills and expertise with scale and resilience to achieve required results. We combine core NHS values with a sharp focus on customer care and a relentless pursuit of continuous improvement. We very much see ourselves as a key partner in the future success of the healthcare system and we take our share of the responsibility for shaping effective delivery.
Our people are the heart of our organisation. We strive to ensure they feel trusted, valued and empowered. Were passionate about nurturing and developing people. When you join us, we want you to grow, and we offer many opportunities for you to do that as well as an excellent benefits package including generous holidays and pension plus free car parking and access to NHS discounts.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be responsible for supporting customers of the North East Commissioning Support
Service (NECS) in discharging their statutory duties, in relation to procurement of healthcare services.
He/she will support the development of procurement strategy and associated procurement frameworks
and will have a sound knowledge base of statutory/regulatory requirements relating to healthcare
procurement.
He/she will be part of the senior management team within the Healthcare Procurement
Service (HPS) and will support delivery of operational activities, having particular oversight for the
management of internal systems and processes.
The post holder will;
1. Oversee a portfolio of projects related to the procurement of healthcare and health improvement
services.
2. Support the implementation of competition and procurement strategies, providing input to the
senior management team of HPS.
3. Work with key stakeholders at a strategic level to support and implement procurement systems and
processes.
4. Support the use and development of information systems (relating to procurement) across
customer organisations, ensuring that technology opportunities underpin service developments
where this will support achievement of stated outcomes.
5. Support internal and external information/communications (relating to procurement) to ensure a
consistent and effective approach, encouraging and supporting customers to take a coordinated
and strategic approach to procurement of healthcare and health improvement services.
6. Act as line manager to identified direct reports and, through them, to their teams (see Section 4
Organisation Chart).
This will include agreeing objectives and identifying training and development
requirements ensuring effective day to day management and control of HPS resources within
budget and supporting individual appraisal/development activities.
Please see the job description attached for a full overview of the role and responsibilities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be responsible for supporting customers of the North East Commissioning Support
Service (NECS) in discharging their statutory duties, in relation to procurement of healthcare services.
He/she will support the development of procurement strategy and associated procurement frameworks
and will have a sound knowledge base of statutory/regulatory requirements relating to healthcare
procurement.
He/she will be part of the senior management team within the Healthcare Procurement
Service (HPS) and will support delivery of operational activities, having particular oversight for the
management of internal systems and processes.
The post holder will;
1. Oversee a portfolio of projects related to the procurement of healthcare and health improvement
services.
2. Support the implementation of competition and procurement strategies, providing input to the
senior management team of HPS.
3. Work with key stakeholders at a strategic level to support and implement procurement systems and
processes.
4. Support the use and development of information systems (relating to procurement) across
customer organisations, ensuring that technology opportunities underpin service developments
where this will support achievement of stated outcomes.
5. Support internal and external information/communications (relating to procurement) to ensure a
consistent and effective approach, encouraging and supporting customers to take a coordinated
and strategic approach to procurement of healthcare and health improvement services.
6. Act as line manager to identified direct reports and, through them, to their teams (see Section 4
Organisation Chart).
This will include agreeing objectives and identifying training and development
requirements ensuring effective day to day management and control of HPS resources within
budget and supporting individual appraisal/development activities.
Please see the job description attached for a full overview of the role and responsibilities.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- At least 3 years senior management
- experiences in a complex organisation with a
- proven track record of using professional and
- managerial knowledge to bring about change.
- Significant specialist experience and track
- record of procurement and market
- management
- Track record of achievement in the
- development and delivery of improved NHS
- services.
- Material experience of facilitating and
- managing change within and across
- healthcare organisations.
- Proven track record and significant
- experience of successful working with clinical
- staff, service users and carers.
Desirable
- Senior management experience (the
- successful candidate is likely to have
- at least 5 years substantive
- experience in a number of senior
- managerial roles).
- Track record of regional networking.
- Operational management experience.
- Significant experience in a number of
- health care settings (commissioner,
- provider, regional or national).
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree at Masters level (or equivalent)
- Evidence of specialist knowledge
- (procurement or market management)
Desirable
- Procurement qualification
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Demonstrates leadership qualities, skills and behaviours.
- The highest level of communication skills will be required to engage NHS leaders and local communities in service development and change issues. This includes well developed interpersonal, persuasion, influencing and conflict management skills required to communicate controversial service improvement or organisational change issues, handle sensitive media issues and negotiate successful outcomes.
- Well-developed analytical and problem solving skills will be required for assessment of procurement strategy and formulation of procurement/market management interventions for a number of organisations where opinion may differ on the best course of action.
- Expert facilitation skills.
- Project leadership expertise.
- Proven team worker with ability to motivate others.
- Highly developed presentation skills.
- Confident in the use of service improvement and OD tools and techniques.
- Able to understand complex issues and translate them into understandable knowledge.
- Training, coaching and mentoring skills
- Numerate and IT literate.
- Prioritisation skills with ability to manage multiple portfolio areas.
- Flexible, enthusiastic and committed.
- Able to keep projects and people on track.
- Able to drive with own transport.
Desirable
- Politically aware and sensitive.
- Self aware.
Knowledge
Essential
- Good understanding of NHS strategy and policy agendas in relation to choice, competition and contestability.
- In depth, expert understanding of procurement legislation, national guidance and best practice.
- Good understanding of service improvement tools and techniques.
- Good understanding of project management.
Desirable
- Project management qualification.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- At least 3 years senior management
- experiences in a complex organisation with a
- proven track record of using professional and
- managerial knowledge to bring about change.
- Significant specialist experience and track
- record of procurement and market
- management
- Track record of achievement in the
- development and delivery of improved NHS
- services.
- Material experience of facilitating and
- managing change within and across
- healthcare organisations.
- Proven track record and significant
- experience of successful working with clinical
- staff, service users and carers.
Desirable
- Senior management experience (the
- successful candidate is likely to have
- at least 5 years substantive
- experience in a number of senior
- managerial roles).
- Track record of regional networking.
- Operational management experience.
- Significant experience in a number of
- health care settings (commissioner,
- provider, regional or national).
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree at Masters level (or equivalent)
- Evidence of specialist knowledge
- (procurement or market management)
Desirable
- Procurement qualification
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Demonstrates leadership qualities, skills and behaviours.
- The highest level of communication skills will be required to engage NHS leaders and local communities in service development and change issues. This includes well developed interpersonal, persuasion, influencing and conflict management skills required to communicate controversial service improvement or organisational change issues, handle sensitive media issues and negotiate successful outcomes.
- Well-developed analytical and problem solving skills will be required for assessment of procurement strategy and formulation of procurement/market management interventions for a number of organisations where opinion may differ on the best course of action.
- Expert facilitation skills.
- Project leadership expertise.
- Proven team worker with ability to motivate others.
- Highly developed presentation skills.
- Confident in the use of service improvement and OD tools and techniques.
- Able to understand complex issues and translate them into understandable knowledge.
- Training, coaching and mentoring skills
- Numerate and IT literate.
- Prioritisation skills with ability to manage multiple portfolio areas.
- Flexible, enthusiastic and committed.
- Able to keep projects and people on track.
- Able to drive with own transport.
Desirable
- Politically aware and sensitive.
- Self aware.
Knowledge
Essential
- Good understanding of NHS strategy and policy agendas in relation to choice, competition and contestability.
- In depth, expert understanding of procurement legislation, national guidance and best practice.
- Good understanding of service improvement tools and techniques.
- Good understanding of project management.
Desirable
- Project management qualification.
