Job summary
The post holder will support the Associate Director of Contracting & Procurement with the negotiation and management of the ICB's contract portfolio of commissioned services including high value in system, non-NHS and voluntary sector contracts, having responsibility for developing effective, flexible, and innovative solutions for the management of the contract portfolio. The role will require previous experience of the negotiation and performance management of services under the Standard NHS Contract and use of commercial agreements where necessary. An understanding and awareness of the commissioning cycle and the provider selection regime will be a key requirement
They will help to manage the work and professional development of team members and deputise for the Associate Director of Contracting & Procurement. An essential aspect of this role is working to interpret and evaluate emerging NHS policy and its impact on the System, and collaborative working across Trusts and between Trusts, neighbouring ICBs and the NHSE Regional team. The postholder will also provide and receive complex, sensitive, and contentious financial information which they will need to share and present to a wide range of stakeholders on sensitive financial issues.
Main duties of the job
The postholder will be required to actively review emerging National Contracting, Pricing and Provider Selection Regime/Procurement Act Guidance and rules that affect contracting strategies and translating Guidance into business as usual and team knowledge and consistent practice where relevant.
The successful applicant will line manage a team of contract managers and other contract/business support staff and will plan, manage and prioritise the team's workload including responsibility for supporting appraisals, development coordination of training of staff, recruitment, and where necessary processes such as disciplinary and grievance matters.
About us
NHS Frimley Integrated Care Board was formed on 1 July 2022 under the Health and Care Act 2022, replacing NHS Frimley Clinical Commissioning Group.
The ICB is the new statutory NHS organisation responsible for planning and delivering health and care services. It will work collaboratively with partner organisations including the voluntary, community and social enterprise sector, people and communities across theFrimley Health and Care Integrated Care System (ICS).
We value and promote diversity and are committed to equality of opportunity for all. We believe that the best employers are those that reflect the communities they serve. We want to increase the diversity of our NHS leadership and particularly encourage applications from women, people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities, LGBT communities, younger candidates and from people with lived experience of disability, who we know are all under-represented in these important roles.
We are committed to delivering a trustworthy, flexible and responsible staff culture.
Benefits include:
- Fringe HCAS payment
- NHS Pension Scheme
- Agile Working; currently 1 day a fortnight office based.
Supportive team, flexible working arrangements and access to NHS leadership development and training opportunities
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful candidate will possess a strong background and experience in contract management, commissioning, procurement and performance management ideally within the NHS or a sector of comparable complexity. The postholder must be confident assimilating and/or navigating large volumes of supplementary resources including the Provider Selection Regime, Patient Choice and the NHS Standard Contract guidance and be able to embed current practice into the day to day running of the team in delivering the required level of service and support required by ICB portfolio and executive leads.
Excellent communication, negotiation, and influencing skills are essential, along with the ability to navigate complex and potentially contentious situations with colleagues and stakeholders. The candidate should have experience in nurturing key relationships with senior and high-profile individuals and maintaining networks effectively. The candidate should also demonstrate the ability to manage and motivate teams, build a collaborative working environment, and provide expert guidance to staff, directors, and the Board.
The ideal candidate should be committed to personal and professional development, act in accordance with the Code of Conduct for NHS Managers and adhere to relevant legislation and organisational policies. Overall, we are seeking a candidate who is dedicated, experienced, and capable of contributing to the operational success of our organisation
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful candidate will possess a strong background and experience in contract management, commissioning, procurement and performance management ideally within the NHS or a sector of comparable complexity. The postholder must be confident assimilating and/or navigating large volumes of supplementary resources including the Provider Selection Regime, Patient Choice and the NHS Standard Contract guidance and be able to embed current practice into the day to day running of the team in delivering the required level of service and support required by ICB portfolio and executive leads.
Excellent communication, negotiation, and influencing skills are essential, along with the ability to navigate complex and potentially contentious situations with colleagues and stakeholders. The candidate should have experience in nurturing key relationships with senior and high-profile individuals and maintaining networks effectively. The candidate should also demonstrate the ability to manage and motivate teams, build a collaborative working environment, and provide expert guidance to staff, directors, and the Board.
The ideal candidate should be committed to personal and professional development, act in accordance with the Code of Conduct for NHS Managers and adhere to relevant legislation and organisational policies. Overall, we are seeking a candidate who is dedicated, experienced, and capable of contributing to the operational success of our organisation
Person Specification
Knowledge, Training and Experience
Essential
- Educated to masters level or equivalent level of experience of working at a senior level in specialist area.
- Extensive knowledge of specialist areas, acquired through post graduate diploma or equivalent experience or training plus further specialist knowledge or experience to master's level equivalent.
- Knowledge of commissioning, procurement, contracting and performance management either within the NHS or a sector of comparable complexity
- Evidence of post qualifying and continuing professional development
- Must have an understanding of the background to and aims of current healthcare policy and appreciate the implications of this on engagement
- Should have an appreciation of the relationship between the Department of Health, the Strategic Health Authority and individual provider and commissioning organisations.
- Member of relevant professional body
Communication Skills
Essential
- Developed communication skills for delivering key messages to a range of stakeholders both internal and external (including outside the NHS) to the organisation, some at very senior level.
- Good presentational skills for conveying complex concepts.
- Ability to use informed persuasion to influence others.
Analytical
Essential
- Ability to identify risks, anticipate issues and create solutions and to resolve problems in relation to project or service delivery.
- Ability to understand a broad range of complex information quickly and making decisions where opinions differ/no obvious solution
Person Specification
Knowledge, Training and Experience
Essential
- Educated to masters level or equivalent level of experience of working at a senior level in specialist area.
- Extensive knowledge of specialist areas, acquired through post graduate diploma or equivalent experience or training plus further specialist knowledge or experience to master's level equivalent.
- Knowledge of commissioning, procurement, contracting and performance management either within the NHS or a sector of comparable complexity
- Evidence of post qualifying and continuing professional development
- Must have an understanding of the background to and aims of current healthcare policy and appreciate the implications of this on engagement
- Should have an appreciation of the relationship between the Department of Health, the Strategic Health Authority and individual provider and commissioning organisations.
- Member of relevant professional body
Communication Skills
Essential
- Developed communication skills for delivering key messages to a range of stakeholders both internal and external (including outside the NHS) to the organisation, some at very senior level.
- Good presentational skills for conveying complex concepts.
- Ability to use informed persuasion to influence others.
Analytical
Essential
- Ability to identify risks, anticipate issues and create solutions and to resolve problems in relation to project or service delivery.
- Ability to understand a broad range of complex information quickly and making decisions where opinions differ/no obvious solution
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.