Job Title – Contracts Manager (NHS)
Location – Glasgow City Centre
Optical Express is a provider of ophthalmology services including laser eye surgery, cataract surgery, and lens replacement surgery in the United Kingdom and Europe. For over 34 years, millions of patients have trusted Optical Express with their eye care. We are focused on delivering exceptional patient care, outstanding clinical outcomes, and continued investment in our people and technology.
As part of our continued growth, we are looking to recruit an experienced Contracts Manager, working for our sister company ACES, who will be responsible for interactions with key decision makers at the NHS, for example within Integrated Care Boards (ICBs) in England and Health Boards in other areas of the UK.
ACES is an independent provider of NHS eye care services that are delivered in the community. We support the NHS, whilst providing patients with the highest standards of clinical care.
Using the latest ophthalmic technology, we consistently provide excellent clinical outcomes for our patients, allowing them to enjoy a better quality of life.
We’ve been providing NHS eye care in the East of England since 2007 and will be expanding across the UK throughout 2024 and beyond. We offer a range of services including Cataract, Yag Laser Treatment, Glaucoma, Oculoplastics, and General Ophthalmology.
ACES is dedicated to a culture of care; we care for our patients and our people. By joining ACES, you will be part of a wider team working towards a collective goal of supporting the NHS and each other.
Key Responsibilities
* Developing and maintaining contractual relationships with ICBs in England (plus comparative bodies in other jurisdictions) to deliver ophthalmic services for patients in the local area.
* Maintaining strong relationships with bodies where contracts are held, seeking to offer additional support and ensure contractual obligations are met.
* Coordinating and project managing the development of new processes to fulfill contractual obligations.
* Responding to tender opportunities and project managing support required from across the business in order to return the best possible tender response, aiming to win new business.
* Developing new systems to support the business with tenders and contractual responsibilities (e.g., tender library).
* Attending key strategic meetings with partner organisations to work for mutual benefit and ensure the business is appraised of new strategy and central government directives.
Experience & Knowledge
* Experience of working within a multi-site clinical environment and knowledge of the NHS policy landscape would be advantageous; however, it is not essential.
* Previous experience of working in an optical or ophthalmic environment would be beneficial.
* Business-to-business contract management within a healthcare setting.
What’s in it for you?
* Rewarding salary and benefits.
* 29 days annual leave.
* Free or discounted optical products/procedures.
* Company pension.
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