University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust

Contracts Officer

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Job summary

To be responsible for the management of Specialist Term Contracts for the maintenance of medical equipment and facilities on behalf of UHCW NHS Trust

To be responsible for processing and maintaining a variety of financial and administrative information within MEBS.

Please be advised there is a proposed interview date of 27th June 2024.

Main duties of the job

To manage Specialist Term Contracts for the maintenance of medical equipment and facilities on behalf of University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust.Specific duties will include responsibility for:Determining contract requirements and equipment lists with the Specialty Business Manager and Clinical Leads.Inviting competitive quotations for the maintenance of medical equipment either directly or through instructing NHS Supplies (dependent on contract value).Evaluation of quotations and making recommendations for the preferred supplier/contractor for each maintenance contract.

Closing Date: Please be advised that this job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested.

About us

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.

We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.

Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.

We are proud to be recognized as a Pathway to Excellence designated organization - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.

The Trust is committed to building an organization that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organization's core values.

Details

Date posted

31 May 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£25,147 to £27,596 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

218-AC-B4-6349537

Job locations

University Hospitals Coventry

Clifford Bridge Road

Coventry

CV22DX


Job description

Job responsibilities

1. Raising of requisitions to request the placing of orders for maintenance contracts.

2. Verifying all invoices to ensure they are in accordance with the terms and value of contracts and recommending them for payment.

3. Monitoring expenditure and maintaining a contracts register.

4. Ensuring appropriate records are maintained, including records of routine service delivery to enable a full audit trail and performance monitoring.

5. Drafting of routine correspondence.

6.Maintaining a bring forward system to monitor the expiry dates of current maintenance contracts and to initiate the renewal process.

7. To undertake all procedures in accordance with client Standing Financial Instructions.

8. To provide support for Budget Monitoring within MEBS and to ensure MEBS meets its statutory reporting requirements under the PFI contract.

Specific duties will include responsibility for:To support the compliance and preparation of reports on external maintenance contracts for medical equipment management for submission to Project Co.Receiving and processing invoices relating to equipment maintenance contracts to include validation of payments in accordance with delivery notes and SFIs.Obtaining all necessary approvals for payment.Receiving and dealing with invoice queries from contractors, clinical managers and client finance departments.Ensuring all invoices are processed for payment in accordance with the timescales stipulated within the contract agreement.Updating the invoice tracking system.Maintaining financial records history.Ensuring an audit trail is maintained of all financial documentation.

For further details of the job role please see attached job description.

Job description

Job responsibilities

1. Raising of requisitions to request the placing of orders for maintenance contracts.

2. Verifying all invoices to ensure they are in accordance with the terms and value of contracts and recommending them for payment.

3. Monitoring expenditure and maintaining a contracts register.

4. Ensuring appropriate records are maintained, including records of routine service delivery to enable a full audit trail and performance monitoring.

5. Drafting of routine correspondence.

6.Maintaining a bring forward system to monitor the expiry dates of current maintenance contracts and to initiate the renewal process.

7. To undertake all procedures in accordance with client Standing Financial Instructions.

8. To provide support for Budget Monitoring within MEBS and to ensure MEBS meets its statutory reporting requirements under the PFI contract.

Specific duties will include responsibility for:To support the compliance and preparation of reports on external maintenance contracts for medical equipment management for submission to Project Co.Receiving and processing invoices relating to equipment maintenance contracts to include validation of payments in accordance with delivery notes and SFIs.Obtaining all necessary approvals for payment.Receiving and dealing with invoice queries from contractors, clinical managers and client finance departments.Ensuring all invoices are processed for payment in accordance with the timescales stipulated within the contract agreement.Updating the invoice tracking system.Maintaining financial records history.Ensuring an audit trail is maintained of all financial documentation.

For further details of the job role please see attached job description.

Person Specification

Qualifications

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Knowledge

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Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

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Desirable

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Experience

Essential

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Desirable

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Knowledge

Essential

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Skills

Essential

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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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust

Address

University Hospitals Coventry

Clifford Bridge Road

Coventry

CV22DX


Employer's website

https://www.jobsatuhcw.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust

Address

University Hospitals Coventry

Clifford Bridge Road

Coventry

CV22DX


Employer's website

https://www.jobsatuhcw.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Specialty Business Manager

Sophie McCann

sophie.mccann@uhcw.nhs.uk

02476969101

Details

Date posted

31 May 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£25,147 to £27,596 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

218-AC-B4-6349537

Job locations

University Hospitals Coventry

Clifford Bridge Road

Coventry

CV22DX


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