NHS South Central and West Commissioning Support Unit
The closing date is 03 March 2025
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Job Summary
The NHS England Commercial & Procurement Hub have been, for 9 years, delivering high priority, fast paced national programmes stepping into rapid delivery to support NHS England teams to deliver national transformation programmes in digital primary care. We are an integral part of the NHS England Digital Primary Care Team supporting them directly in their responsibilities and objectives.
Main duties of the job
We are now able to offer a range of procurement roles suited to motivated individuals who want to be part of a successful team delivering for the NHS, making real impact on patients and systems.
The Hub's role is to support the delivery of NHS England programmes to digitise primary care, improving access for patients as laid down in NHS England Modern general practice model and the Delivery plan for recovering access to primary care. The Hub remit is described here NHS England National Commercial and Procurement Hub.
We provide a free to use service for customers and our customers include all c6,300 general practices, all 41 Integrated Care Boards and all 7 Regions within NHS England. This represents the whole country. Our work has impact on wider system partners as systems join together to support patients through their entire journey in healthcare.
About Us
We are a team of c68 presently with roles and skills in commercial, procurement, supplier management, market management, project and programme management and customer support. Our culture is one of active learning and learning. Learning is actively encouraged and supported so all the team can be the best versions of themselves. All team members are expected to support each other in knowledge sharing and growth and we pride ourselves on delivering consistent high-quality work from all members of the team.
Our work is fast paced and varied involving working directly and indirectly with customers and we have drive and passion to improve patient outcomes in all that we do. Central to this is supporting and serving all colleagues and customers so excellent customer service is expected in everything we do in every role.
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Roles are primarily remote based with regular weekly travel to meeting locations to support team working and delivery. If you are interested in joining a successful team that makes a difference talk to Garry on 07786 275 627 or email garry.mitchell@nhs.net.
Please refer to the job description and person specification for further details and information regarding this role.
Person Specification
Values & Behaviours
Essential
* Patient First - Customer Excellence
* Aspirational
* Collaborative
* Insightful
* Respectful
* A commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Education
Essential
* Educated to degree level in relevant subject or equivalent level of experience of working at a similar level in specialist area.
* Post Graduate degree in Management Studies or equivalent
* Formal CIPS membership or level 4 NVQ in procurement.
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
* Foundation course in Prince 2 project management
* Evidence of continued professional development.
* Experience of co-ordinating projects in complex and challenging environments
* Experience of managing and reporting risks
* Experience of drafting briefing papers and correspondence at Executive level.
* Experience of setting up and implementing internal processes and procedures.
* Evidence of success in efficient and effective project management ensuring delivery within financial targets.
* Experience and skills in the use of Microsoft Project.
* Significant experience of successfully operating in a politically sensitive environment.
* Experience of working within the public sector and a working knowledge of EU and Public Procurement regulations, Equality Act 2010 and Public Services (Social Value) Act 2012.
Desirable
* Understanding of the public sector in general and the health sector in particular
* Knowledge of financial system e.g. monitoring of budget management, processing invoices and procurement; business planning processes.
Essential
Skills & Capabilities
* The ability to communicate on behalf of the Deputy Director of Procurement or Senior Procurement Manager on a wide range of issues relating to the procurement of goods and services including responding to correspondence and representation at meetings.
* Able to draft briefing papers and correspondence at Executive level.
* Ability to effectively liaise with specialists such as clinical subject matter experts, Legal, HR, to ensure full compliance with current legislation and clinical standards.
* Experience of managing a team without direct line management
* Capability to plan over short, medium and long-term timeframes and adjust plans and resource requirements accordingly.
Employer details
Employer name
NHS South Central and West Commissioning Support Unit
Address
SCW CSU Office Base
Exeter (Flexible)
EX2 5SP
Employer's website
https://www.scwcsu.nhs.uk/
For Questions About The Job, Contact:
Commercial & Procurement Lead
Garry Mitchell
garry.mitchell@nhs.net
07786275627
Date posted
17 February 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£46,148 to £52,809 a year Per Annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
891-CSU-7898WH-A
Job locations
SCW CSU Office Base
Exeter (Flexible)
EX2 5SP
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