NHS South Central and West Commissioning Support Unit The closing date is 04 October 2024 Apply for this job Job Summary The primary function of the role is the day-to-day contract management of a portfolio of NHSE provider contracts for All Ages Continuing Care, including monitoring, performance management in accordance with any contractual or locally agreed timetable. SCW is committed to our process of redeployment of at-risk members of our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all job adverts are subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed. If you do experience a delay in the shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please bear with us while this process is completed, and contact the named contact if you have any questions. Main duties of the job The post holder will report to the Contract Manager in a supporting role in monitoring, reporting and management of the key national and local quality and access targets This will include building effective relationships with relevant professionals and key stakeholders e.g., Service users, relatives, assessors, Placement officer, local authority representatives and providers etc. About Us Our purpose is to enable health and social care organisations to achieve the best possible outcomes for their people and populations. We have core values which we adhere to including Patients First, Aspirational, Collaborative, Insightful and Respectful. Our focus is to make SCW a great place to work, where we all feel safe and can be our authentic selves and we are building a culture of belonging. This means valuing and respecting everyone from all background and embracing equality, diversity, inclusivity, and wellbeing across everything we do. To find out more about what SCW has to offer, please visit Our offer to you page. Job Description Job responsibilities 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 Desirable Educated to degree level in relevant subject or equivalent level of experience of working at a similar level in specialist area Knowledge & Experience Essential Knowledge of database management, data cleansing and database reporting. Utilisation of benchmarking to inform management and performance Further training or significant experience in project management or supporting change management processes Experience in communications and stakeholder management Desirable Experience of working in Placements Previous experience in similar role in public sector A good understanding of the health and social care environment and roles and responsibilities within it Essential Skills & Capabilities Clear communicator with excellent writing, report writing and presentation skills; capable of constructing and delivering clear ideas and concepts concisely and accurately for diverse audiences Attention to detail combined with the ability to extract key messages from complex analysis Skills for communication on complex information and administrative matters, requiring developed interpersonal and oral/ written communication skills Problem solving skills and ability to respond to sudden unexpected demands Excellent time management skills with the ability to re-prioritise Skills for manipulating information. Advanced keyboard skills, use of a range of software Ability to work on own initiative and organise own workload with minimal supervision working to tight and often changing timescales Desirable Skills for supporting project management Skills for managing aspects of projects ensuring they meet targets. 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 NHS South Central and West Commissioning Support Unit Address NHS SCW CSU Kent House Ashford TN23 1PP Employer's website https://www.scwcsu.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab) For Questions About The Job, Contact: Senior Contract Manager Lyn Alesbury lyn.alesbury2nhs.net Date posted 06 September 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year Per Annum/Pro Rata Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 891-CSU-7858SB Job locations NHS SCW CSU Kent House Ashford TN23 1PP Supporting documents Supporting links (all open in new tabs) Our offer to you Privacy notice NHS South Central and West Commissioning Support Unit's privacy notice (opens in a new tab)