Job summary
The successful
candidate will be joining our organsiation at an exciting time with a real
opportunity to shape the delivery of procurement services across CHoICE and
South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust.
CHoICE are looking for
an experienced Prorgramme Manager who can inspire others through change, and
with specialist knowldege in public procurement to lead a number of key
projects.
As part of the Senior
Leadership Team, you will play a pivitol role in developing the service with a
focus on customer service, maximising value and ensuring compliance with
legislation and national and regional initiatives.
Please note the interview is planned to take place on Wednesday 15th May 2024.
Main duties of the job
Reporting to the
Commercial Director, the Commercial and Efficiences Programme Manager will
oversee an exciting programme of transformational change across Procurement at
CHoICE and South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust.
With the support of a
Data Analyst and a Procurement Programme Officer, the successful candidate will
lead a number of key workstreams to implement existing and new national and
legislative directives, and support the Commercial Director to embed a data
driven approach and clincally led approach to procurement.
The successful
candidate will need to be dynamic, values driven and committed to collaborative
working. You will need to be a vision led individual with a strong desire to
make a difference and help deliver improved patient care.
It
is essential that the successful candidate has an indepth understanding of
existing and new public.
About us
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City Hospitals Independent Commercial Enterprises Ltd (CHoICE - trading since 2014) is a wholly owned subsidiary company of South Tyneside & Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust (STSFT). Based at Sunderland Royal Hospital, providing a full range of Facilities Management, Procurement and Outpatient Pharmacy services. We employ around 650 staff in a wide range of functions, ranging from cleaners, porters, engineers, procurement specialists and pharmacists.
Commitment, Care and Compassion- our Team contribute to the overall hospital environment, providing safe, secure and comfortable facilities for access by patients, staff and visitors. CHoICE is an exciting place to work that will provide you with an opportunity to grow and develop. Many of our staff work flexibly, including part-time and we are committed to offering flexible approaches to work where possible. We provide a range of benefits including Fitness Centre (SRH), cycle to work scheme and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.
We welcome all applications regardless of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity and in particular those from under-represented groups.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Commercial and Efficiencies Programme Manager,
reporting to the Commercial Director will be responsible for the delivery of a
range of key projects across the scope of the Business. With a proven track
record for leading change, you will be responsible for developing and
implementing a programme of change across multiple key work streams derived
from the Companys operational strategy, encompassing process improvement and
transformational change.
The
Commercial and Efficiencies Programme Manager will have the dedicated support
of a Procurement Programme Officer and Data Analyst in relation to achieving
the transformational change in the Procurement Business Unit plus access to the
wider CHoICE Procurement Team to support specific projects.
PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DETAILS OF THE JOB ROLE.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Commercial and Efficiencies Programme Manager,
reporting to the Commercial Director will be responsible for the delivery of a
range of key projects across the scope of the Business. With a proven track
record for leading change, you will be responsible for developing and
implementing a programme of change across multiple key work streams derived
from the Companys operational strategy, encompassing process improvement and
transformational change.
The
Commercial and Efficiencies Programme Manager will have the dedicated support
of a Procurement Programme Officer and Data Analyst in relation to achieving
the transformational change in the Procurement Business Unit plus access to the
wider CHoICE Procurement Team to support specific projects.
PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DETAILS OF THE JOB ROLE.
Person Specification
Skills
Essential
- Ability to manage multiple competing objectives and react to the needs of radically different projects as and when they demand attention
- Must be able to think and operate at a strategic level to contribute effectively to long term improvements.
- Must be able to co-operate and communicate effectively with other senior colleagues outside own discipline.
- Must be able to manage complex projects and supplier relationships to the benefit of all CHoICE Stakeholders.
- Ability to absorb complex information from a range of sources, and translate into priorities across the range of services managed.
- Excellent and demonstrable management skills.
- Must have the ability to delegate yet control the workload and be able to motivate a multi-disciplined workforce by strong leadership
Qualifications
Essential
- Masters degree level management and/or business qualification.
- Member of the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply.
- Substantial evidence of continuing professional development, including project management.
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience in commercial management, procurement or supply chain roles, preferably within the NHS.
- Experienced in reviewing and interpreting complex financial and analytical information to support the development of strategic plans and delivery of change programmes.
- Experience of data collection and using tools to measure the impact of services.
- Substantial experience of managing multiple projects across multi-disciplinary teams to successful outcomes.
- Substantial experience of leading change management, which has delivered increased efficiency and improvements.
- Experience of leading programmes of work in a senior capacity.
Desirable
- Evidence of on-going professional development on specialist courses.
Knowledge
Essential
- Extensive working knowledge of the Public Contract Regulations 2015.
- In depth theoretical knowledge of the Procurement Act 2023 and the changes that need to be embedded for Public Bodies to remain compliant with the Law post October 2024.
- A thorough understanding of NHS Englands Strategic Commercial Framework and how this impacts on local and regional procurement.
- Extensive understanding of the principles of effective service change and modernisation.
- Extensive knowledge of best practice project management.
- Excellent knowledge and appreciation of maintaining effective relationships within complex, multi-stakeholder projects.
Physical Skills
Essential
- Travel between sites is required.
- Advanced keyboard skills - physical skills/hand-eye coordination to accurately and proficiently use a computer keyboard when manipulating data or preparing reports.
Person Specification
Skills
Essential
- Ability to manage multiple competing objectives and react to the needs of radically different projects as and when they demand attention
- Must be able to think and operate at a strategic level to contribute effectively to long term improvements.
- Must be able to co-operate and communicate effectively with other senior colleagues outside own discipline.
- Must be able to manage complex projects and supplier relationships to the benefit of all CHoICE Stakeholders.
- Ability to absorb complex information from a range of sources, and translate into priorities across the range of services managed.
- Excellent and demonstrable management skills.
- Must have the ability to delegate yet control the workload and be able to motivate a multi-disciplined workforce by strong leadership
Qualifications
Essential
- Masters degree level management and/or business qualification.
- Member of the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply.
- Substantial evidence of continuing professional development, including project management.
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience in commercial management, procurement or supply chain roles, preferably within the NHS.
- Experienced in reviewing and interpreting complex financial and analytical information to support the development of strategic plans and delivery of change programmes.
- Experience of data collection and using tools to measure the impact of services.
- Substantial experience of managing multiple projects across multi-disciplinary teams to successful outcomes.
- Substantial experience of leading change management, which has delivered increased efficiency and improvements.
- Experience of leading programmes of work in a senior capacity.
Desirable
- Evidence of on-going professional development on specialist courses.
Knowledge
Essential
- Extensive working knowledge of the Public Contract Regulations 2015.
- In depth theoretical knowledge of the Procurement Act 2023 and the changes that need to be embedded for Public Bodies to remain compliant with the Law post October 2024.
- A thorough understanding of NHS Englands Strategic Commercial Framework and how this impacts on local and regional procurement.
- Extensive understanding of the principles of effective service change and modernisation.
- Extensive knowledge of best practice project management.
- Excellent knowledge and appreciation of maintaining effective relationships within complex, multi-stakeholder projects.
Physical Skills
Essential
- Travel between sites is required.
- Advanced keyboard skills - physical skills/hand-eye coordination to accurately and proficiently use a computer keyboard when manipulating data or preparing reports.
Additional information
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).
