Job summary Are you passionate about health and social care and looking for a role that offers flexibility and growth? At North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board, we value work-life balance and offer a range of flexible working options, including hybrid working. Enjoy a supportive team environment, competitive salary, and opportunities for professional development. Apply now to make a difference in our community We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Contract Officer to join our Contracting and Procurement team. At North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board, we are committed to providing high-quality care and support to our community. Applicants who meet the Fit and Proper Person Requirements (FPPR) will require additional pre-employment checks in line with CQC and NHS England statutory guidance. Main duties of the job The post holder will provide a key supporting role to the Contract Programme Lead and wider Contracting and Oversight Team across NENC ICB. They will have a key role and focus in supporting the achievement of the ICB strategic objectives and delivery of our ambitious programme for transformation and improving quality through the agreement and management of clear and robust contractual arrangements with providers. The main role of the Contract Officer is to be the lead for a portfolio of NHS, private and third-sector service provider contracts. The Contract Officer is the first point of contact between the ICB and providers and acts as the effective liaison between the providers and the commissioners of the service. The Contract Officer is an externally facing role and the post holder will be expected to interact with different providers on a daily basis. The Contract Officer is also to provide administrative support to other members of the team who manage high-risk or high-value provider contracts, or who have responsibility for cross-portfolio work areas. The contracts in the portfolio of the Contract Officer can expire at different times of the year, and provider performance or payment issues can arise unexpectedly, and the Contract Officer needs to be able to respond quickly to changing priorities and manage their own workload. About us Our Integrated Care Board (ICB) is the largest in the country. The ICB is responsible for ensuring that high quality and safe health services are accessible to all of our communities. It has a wide range of functions, including; promoting integration of health and care services, improving peoples health and well-being, reducing health inequalities. With a £6.6 billion budget and a workforce of 170,000 people across the North East and North Cumbria. As well as strategic functions, ICB staff also work at place level with local health and wellbeing boards in each of our 14 local authority areas. These teams also work alongside our 67 primary care networks which are groups of local GP practices, social care teams and other community- based area providers. The ICB works with our Provider Collaborative too, this includes the 11 NHS Foundation Trusts in the region, to deliver our shared priorities. Please note that North East and North Cumbria ICB do nothold a UKVI sponsorship license. Therefore we are unable to proceed with applications that require sponsorship. Whilst the ICB are an innovative organisation, wecurrently do not support the use of third party Artificial Intelligence (AI)at any stage of the Recruitment & Selection process. If AI is used, your application may be withdrawn. If you require any reasonable adjustments to attend interview, please make the recruitment team aware as soon as possible by calling our HR Recruitment Team on 0191 203 1415 option 2. Date posted 23 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number 134-6744819SL Job locations Stella House (Hybrid Working available) Goldcrest Way Newcastle Upon Tyne NE15 8NY Job description Job responsibilities Support teams to deliver effective contractual management to ensure that the portfolio of tasks/projects is planned, managed and delivered effectively, ensuring that contract documentation is kept up to date. Support in coordinating contract planning, negotiations, management, and reviews as well as ensuring efficient processes of monitoring are in place. Supporting the effective management of the contracting agenda on behalf of the ICB including service development and improvement. Be a key member of the team as well as supporting effective communication and stakeholder management, both internally and externally. The job description and person specification is an outline of the tasks, responsibilities and outcomes required of the role. The job holder will carry out any other duties as may reasonably be required by their line manager. Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details. Job description Job responsibilities Support teams to deliver effective contractual management to ensure that the portfolio of tasks/projects is planned, managed and delivered effectively, ensuring that contract documentation is kept up to date. Support in coordinating contract planning, negotiations, management, and reviews as well as ensuring efficient processes of monitoring are in place. Supporting the effective management of the contracting agenda on behalf of the ICB including service development and improvement. Be a key member of the team as well as supporting effective communication and stakeholder management, both internally and externally. The job description and person specification is an outline of the tasks, responsibilities and outcomes required of the role. The job holder will carry out any other duties as may reasonably be required by their line manager. Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details. Person Specification Knowledge, Training and Experience Essential Educated to Post Graduate level or relevant experience relative to this post Evidence of developing commissioning skills Experience and a working knowledge of the NHS or related field Organisational skills including co-ordination and facilitation of groups and events Receive, interpret, and present highly complex, sensitive, or contentious information Experience of audit, surveys, and planning, supporting change through projects Experience of supporting and delivering projects Experience of maintaining databases required within the role, maintaining relevant administrative and information resources Desirable Specialist knowledge of contracting and service delivery to inform management and delivery of projects Developing standard operating procedures relevant to implementing change in own work area Plan and organise complex activities and programmes which require diversity and inform adjustment to policy and strategy Experience of working with a broad range of stakeholders on supporting the delivery of service models and pathways Previous Experience in Project Management and Planning Person Specification Knowledge, Training and Experience Essential Educated to Post Graduate level or relevant experience relative to this post Evidence of developing commissioning skills Experience and a working knowledge of the NHS or related field Organisational skills including co-ordination and facilitation of groups and events Receive, interpret, and present highly complex, sensitive, or contentious information Experience of audit, surveys, and planning, supporting change through projects Experience of supporting and delivering projects Experience of maintaining databases required within the role, maintaining relevant administrative and information resources Desirable Specialist knowledge of contracting and service delivery to inform management and delivery of projects Developing standard operating procedures relevant to implementing change in own work area Plan and organise complex activities and programmes which require diversity and inform adjustment to policy and strategy Experience of working with a broad range of stakeholders on supporting the delivery of service models and pathways Previous Experience in Project Management and Planning 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. Employer details Employer name North East & North Cumbria ICB Address Stella House (Hybrid Working available) Goldcrest Way Newcastle Upon Tyne NE15 8NY Employer's website https://northeastnorthcumbria.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)