Contract Officer

St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 07 May 2025

Job summary

To provide a confidential, comprehensive, efficient, effective and timely Contract Data management to the the South West London Procurement Provider.

The role will support the running of the day-to-day contracts data workstream as well as the Senior Management admin requirements for high level meetings and processes.

This is an exciting time for the SWLPP Team, and we are currently:

  • Working with colleagues from across the Partnership to develop exciting integration and transformation collaborations.
  • Supporting the implementation of transformation and improvement priorities - within and across services, networks and pathways.
  • Undertaking unprecedented data quality and development steps to rectify and prevent common points of failure directly affecting patient care.

Main duties of the job

The role would suit either an applicant who is currently able to demonstrate experience with handling contracts and an understanding of the role Procurement plays in the Organisation, or an applicant able to demonstrate they possess the skills to deliver high quality, meticulous work and an ability to learn new skills effectively. Excellent MS Office skills are a must and experience using Contract Management databases is preferred. Through this post there will be opportunities to gain experience in a number of different areas of work.

You will have excellent problem-solving and communication skills, and can understand different perspectives and manage through situations outside of your control.

You will be a self-starter with exceptional drive and self-motivation, a team player, and have an ability to respond to changing demands and the high paced nature of the programme.

You will be adept at forming excellent working relationships with a range of clinicians, patients, academics and other stakeholder across Organisations and will need to work flexibly and adapt as the programme and Partnership priorities evolve.

About us

The post holder is expected to have a clear understanding of how this post contributes to the achievement of the trust vision of:We are a thriving Foundation Trust at the heart of an integrated healthcare system. One that delivers improved patient care at a community, hospital and specialist setting, supported by a unique and nationally recognised programme of research, education and employee engagement.

We expect all our staff to share the values that are important to the Trust, being Excellent, Kind, Responsible & Respectful, and behave in a way that reflect these.

Date posted

23 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£35,964 to £43,780 a year p.a. pro rata inclusive of HCAS (Inner)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

200-NN-6971411-A&C-Z

Job locations

St Georges Hospital

Blackshaw Road

London

SW17 0QT


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to attached job description and person specification for full job main duties which include core function of the role and expectations

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to attached job description and person specification for full job main duties which include core function of the role and expectations

Person Specification

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and experience

Essential

  • oUnderstanding of Primary and secondary care and community services. oExperience in communication and stakeholder facing experience. oDemonstrably good IT skills including Excel and ability to quickly learn new technologies. oCompetent data management and analysis skills. oCommitment to and focused on quality and high standards with good attention to detail, including the timely production of agendas, circulation of reports, and writing accurate and concise minutes. oExperience of supporting successful plans & projects.

Desirable

  • oExperience and understanding of evaluating and measuring the performance of health and / or social care. oPrevious experience in a similar role in the public sector.

Skills & Abilities

Essential

  • oClear communicator with excellent writing, report writing and presentation skills oSkills for nurturing key relationships and omaintaining networks. oAbility to work effectively as part of a small team and ask for help if required. oAbility to engender trust and confidence and demonstrate integrity in the provision of advice and support. oWorks well with others, is positive and helpful, listens, involves, respects and learns from the contribution of others. oAbility to deal tactfully yet effectively with challenging people or situations oProblem solving skills and ability to respond to sudden unexpected demands.

Desirable

  • oExperience in liaising with a range of internal and external stakeholders and ability to work with managers at all levels of seniority, members of the public, healthcare professionals or other professionals and staff from other organisations

Analytical, Planning and Management Skills

Essential

  • oAble to work in a methodical, orderly manner and to meet tight deadlines. oAbility to prioritise and re-prioritise workload. oSkills to support project management oProblem solving skills oSkills for managing aspects of projects ensuring they meet key objectives oAbility to work on own initiative and own workload with minimal supervision.

Personal Attributes

Essential

  • oValues and respects others, treats everyone as an individual, and is non-judgmental. oCommitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. oPrioritises collaboration and effective relationships across a mature partnership. oCommitment to equality and a desire to build a talented and diverse team. oResponsive to change and ideas; adapt to new systems; flexible working pattern.

Desirable

  • Focus on personal development and achievement of continuous professional development
Person Specification

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and experience

Essential

  • oUnderstanding of Primary and secondary care and community services. oExperience in communication and stakeholder facing experience. oDemonstrably good IT skills including Excel and ability to quickly learn new technologies. oCompetent data management and analysis skills. oCommitment to and focused on quality and high standards with good attention to detail, including the timely production of agendas, circulation of reports, and writing accurate and concise minutes. oExperience of supporting successful plans & projects.

Desirable

  • oExperience and understanding of evaluating and measuring the performance of health and / or social care. oPrevious experience in a similar role in the public sector.

Skills & Abilities

Essential

  • oClear communicator with excellent writing, report writing and presentation skills oSkills for nurturing key relationships and omaintaining networks. oAbility to work effectively as part of a small team and ask for help if required. oAbility to engender trust and confidence and demonstrate integrity in the provision of advice and support. oWorks well with others, is positive and helpful, listens, involves, respects and learns from the contribution of others. oAbility to deal tactfully yet effectively with challenging people or situations oProblem solving skills and ability to respond to sudden unexpected demands.

Desirable

  • oExperience in liaising with a range of internal and external stakeholders and ability to work with managers at all levels of seniority, members of the public, healthcare professionals or other professionals and staff from other organisations

Analytical, Planning and Management Skills

Essential

  • oAble to work in a methodical, orderly manner and to meet tight deadlines. oAbility to prioritise and re-prioritise workload. oSkills to support project management oProblem solving skills oSkills for managing aspects of projects ensuring they meet key objectives oAbility to work on own initiative and own workload with minimal supervision.

Personal Attributes

Essential

  • oValues and respects others, treats everyone as an individual, and is non-judgmental. oCommitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. oPrioritises collaboration and effective relationships across a mature partnership. oCommitment to equality and a desire to build a talented and diverse team. oResponsive to change and ideas; adapt to new systems; flexible working pattern.

Desirable

  • Focus on personal development and achievement of continuous professional development

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

St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St Georges Hospital

Blackshaw Road

London

SW17 0QT


Employer's website

https://www.stgeorges.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St Georges Hospital

Blackshaw Road

London

SW17 0QT


Employer's website

https://www.stgeorges.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Contract Data and Admin Manager

Julie Vanderschrick

Julie.Vanderschrick@stgeorges.nhs.uk

07788121743

Date posted

23 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£35,964 to £43,780 a year p.a. pro rata inclusive of HCAS (Inner)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

200-NN-6971411-A&C-Z

Job locations

St Georges Hospital

Blackshaw Road

London

SW17 0QT


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