Senior Contract Manager

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

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Job summary

A Contract Management team will be established within the procurement department that will have the responsibility to ensure contract management will take place for the trusts contracts. The team will consists of a Senior Contract Manager and a Contract Manager.

This role is for the Senior Contract Manager who will get the opportunity to manage a portfolio of contracts for the Trust and lead the Contract management Team within Procurement. The role is new and gives a candidate the opportunity to develop the position and team within the frame of the job description. The role will be rewarding as contract management in the Trust is in its infancy and you will be involved into developing a professional function.

Main duties of the job

The person fulfilling the role will together with the Contract Manager provide a professional Contract support service and develop the role from scratch. The tasks will be to study the contracts and to establish a programme of management meetings together with the contract owners in the divisions. The role is a supporting function, but will be responsible for successful contract management by ensuring supplier performance is discussed and the contracts shall deliver value for money. With a background in the contract management the Senior contract manager can play a role in establishing new contracts by giving input on the contract management element of a new contract.

The role will have reporting duties on contract performance and will have to work in established contract databases to add relevant information on contract management.

The role will manage 1 Contract Manager

About us

Why colleagues think we are "a great place to work!"

What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?

As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.

Alongside NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement and pension scheme, you'll have access to NHS discount schemes.

We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

What do we stand for?

Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.

Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.

We are working hard to increase diversity at all levels within the trust. We believe a diverse workforce can have a positive effect on both staff wellbeing and patient outcomes.

We welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, candidates with disabilities and care-experienced candidates.

We are proud to achieve the Gold award for the Armed Forces Covenant and support applications from the Armed Forces Community. Please contact Pam.Daley@nhs.net (our Armed Forces Covenant Lead) if you would like guidance or assistance with your application.

We make employment decisions by matching our service needs with the skills and experience of candidates, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.

Date posted

04 October 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8b

Salary

£62,215 to £72,293 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

434-C6637654

Job locations

Stoke Mandeville Hospital

Mandeville Road

Aylesbury

HP21 8AL

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.

If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.

If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on bht.recruitment@nhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.

If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.

If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on bht.recruitment@nhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

Graduate Diploma in Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) or appropriate professional institute or relevant experience
Evidence of Continuous professional development (CPD)

Desirable

MBA or equivalent qualification or significant in-depth senior level experience

Experience

Essential

Significant Contract Management experience eg, Contract Law Effective use of KPI and Contract Management Meetings Knowledge of common practice throughout the industry Procurement Legislation NHS conditions of contract Use of electronic tools for Contract Management
Extensive demonstrable experience of effectively managing teams
Accomplished at using the full range of available software packages, i.e. Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Access
Proven knowledge and understanding of the political environment and stakeholder management
Experience in contract management to driving value for money from contracts in the portfolio

Desirable

NHS experience at senior management level
Proven track record of performance management
The ability to manage large complex collaborative contracts
Strategic and day to day management of team including recruitment, training, development, performance management and staff records

SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE

Essential

Strong influencing and negotiation skills

Other Requirements

Essential

Ability to work flexibly and in a changing environment
Demonstrate a commitment to professional development of self and others

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

Graduate Diploma in Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) or appropriate professional institute or relevant experience
Evidence of Continuous professional development (CPD)

Desirable

MBA or equivalent qualification or significant in-depth senior level experience

Experience

Essential

Significant Contract Management experience eg, Contract Law Effective use of KPI and Contract Management Meetings Knowledge of common practice throughout the industry Procurement Legislation NHS conditions of contract Use of electronic tools for Contract Management
Extensive demonstrable experience of effectively managing teams
Accomplished at using the full range of available software packages, i.e. Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Access
Proven knowledge and understanding of the political environment and stakeholder management
Experience in contract management to driving value for money from contracts in the portfolio

Desirable

NHS experience at senior management level
Proven track record of performance management
The ability to manage large complex collaborative contracts
Strategic and day to day management of team including recruitment, training, development, performance management and staff records

SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE

Essential

Strong influencing and negotiation skills

Other Requirements

Essential

Ability to work flexibly and in a changing environment
Demonstrate a commitment to professional development of self and others

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.