Employer: NHS Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire ICB
Employer type: NHS
Site: Jenner House, Unit E3, Langley Park, Town Chippenham
Salary: £53,755 - £60,504 per annum
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 10/01/2025 23:59
Interview date: 10/01/2025
Contract Manager
NHS AfC: Band 8a
Our commitments to you
We are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. We welcome applications irrespective of people's age, disability, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances.
Applications are warmly welcomed from applicants who wish to apply for a position on the basis of a smarter or flexible working arrangement. Where candidates are successful at interview, such requests will be taken under consideration.
Job overview
Contracting is a statutory responsibility for the ICB. NHS England mandates that the NHS Standard Contract must be used by ICBs when commissioning NHS-funded healthcare services.
Main duties of the job
Contracting plays a pivotal role in supporting portfolio leads in performance managing services commissioned by the organisation. The aim of this role is to provide expert technical contracting support including coordination of contract schedules and production of contracts.
The role will support portfolio leads in their leadership of contract performance through contract reviews, enhanced oversight, and ICS delivery groups.
Provide expert advice and support to portfolio leads in managing the lifecycle of the contract including procurement, in line with ICB policies and legal procurement regulations.
Provide contractual advice on options for service changes or the establishment of new services to be provided, liaising with the procurement service.
The role supports the business in efficient and coordinated production and management of contracts, including coordination of contract documentation and checklists for contract signature and ICB governance assurance.
Working for our organisation
Are you passionate about health and social care and looking for a role that offers flexibility and growth? At Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated Care Board, we value work-life balance and offer a range of flexible working options, including hybrid working.
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Contract Manager to join our Contracting and Procurement team.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Working Relationships
Operate effectively and proactively engage with NHS colleagues and provider teams on a variety of topics.
Committed to working and engaging constructively with internal and external stakeholders on a range of business-sensitive issues.
Functional Responsibilities
To work with team members across the organisation to deliver the requirements listed above; engage and liaise with key stakeholders.
Project Management
Lead the delivery of project plans related to contracting, allocating tasks as appropriate, identifying risks, issues, and dependencies.
Financial and Physical Resources
Act in a way that is compliant with Standing Orders and Standing Financial Instructions in the discharge of budget management responsibilities.
Information Management
Draft reports summarising status on issues, appraising outcomes, and providing progress reports for portfolio leads.
Policy and Service Development
The post holder will need to maintain a good knowledge of emerging policies from government departments in relation to contracting and procurement.
Person specification
Knowledge, Training and Experience
* Educated to masters level or equivalent level of experience of working at a senior level contracting
* Evidence of post qualifying and continuing professional development
* Knowledge of the commissioning cycle and NHS planning business cycle.
* Knowledge of contracting and procurement either within NHS or a sector of comparable complexity
* Experience of managing contractual arrangements of large contracts
* Member of relevant professional body.
Communication Skills & Analytical
* Excellent interpersonal and relationship management skills.
* Must be able to provide and receive highly complex, sensitive or contentious information.
* Problem solving skills and ability to respond to sudden unexpected demands.
Planning & Management
* Demonstrated capability to plan over short, medium and long-term timeframes.
* Ability to work effectively between strategic and operational activities where required.
BSW ICB is obligated to manage conflicts of interest effectively. Applicants should declare any real or perceived interest which may have an adverse bearing on the organisation.
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