Senior Contract Manager - Lincoln
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Contracts Manager to join our Procurement Team on a permanent basis.
The role will be responsible for supporting the delivery of an effective and comprehensive contract management service, monitoring and reporting on Evidenced Based Interventions and leading on a number provider to provider contracts.
Main duties of the job
Reporting to the Head of Category, you will manage a number of Contracts that link into our Corporate Electronic Patient Record (EPR) project that will support the efficient delivery of the highest quality care to the Trust’s patients.
You will have developed specialist knowledge of procurement and contracts, ideally within the public sector or equivalent, this knowledge must be underpinned by theory & experience.
The post will be full-time and the successful applicant will be based at Beech House, Lincoln. Hybrid remote working could also be an option for the successful applicant. Frequent travel between United Lincolnshire Hospital Trust sites will also be required.The post holder will play a key role in implementing the United Lincolnshire Hospital Trust’s vision & strategy for Procurement, delivering the aspiration to become Best in Class.
Working for our organisation
Lincoln Hospital is a thriving university city and with the opening of the medical school, it provides all major specialties and a 24-hour major accident and emergency service.
United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust has been granted teaching hospital status, after demonstrating evidence to significant teaching commitment. From now on it will be known as United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.
Pilgrim Hospital is situated in beautiful countryside and serves the communities in the South Lincolnshire area. It provides all major specialties and a 24-hour major accident and emergency service.
Grantham and District Hospital serves the communities of Grantham and the local area. It provides ambulatory paediatric and accident and emergency services.
Lincolnshire Community Health Services NHS Trust (LCHS) and United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust (ULHT) have come together in a Group arrangement, with the goal of improving the care provided to patients across the county.
This will not constitute a formal merger of the two organisations, but will bring the Trusts together under a single Board and Executive Leadership Team, with the goal of improving the care that is provided to patients both in the community and in hospitals across Lincolnshire.Both Trusts will retain their separate statutory names and legal obligations.
The Group will be known as Lincolnshire Community and Hospitals NHS Group (LCHG).
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
What should you do next?
Have a look at the job description and if you like what you see then apply today. Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to work with a great team in a supportive environment within a great institution. your NHS needs you!!!
Person specification
Evidence of Particular: - Knowledge - Skills - Aptitudes
Essential criteria- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability to analyse, manipulate and present complex information using a range of analytical and IT skills.
- Ability to make judgements involving complex facts or situations which require the analysis, interpretation and comparison of a range of options
- Focused and disciplined, able to manage competing pressures and deliver within set deadlines.
- Ability to communicate complex information and concepts to all levels of staff including senior clinicians and senior managers
- Ability to maintain detailed records, processes and systems
- Excellent time management skills
- Able to work flexibly and effectively as part of a team in a challenging environment
- Planning and Organisation skills
- Negotiation skills.
- Commercial awareness.
- Able to influence others using persuasion and interpersonal skills
- Leadership and team building skills. Supervisory skills.
- Customer focussed.
- Self-Motivated
- Ability to complete tasks according to objectives and on time.
- Flexible approach.
- Eagerness to embrace change.
- Awareness and Knowledge of the dignity in care agenda.
- Ability to evidence/demonstrate key values and behaviours in line with the Trust framework: Patient Centred Safety Compassion Respect and Excellence
- Project management skills.
- Knowledge of the commercial NHS Terms and Conditions and supporting schedules
Previous Experience
Essential criteria- Significant working knowledge of Procurement
- Demonstrable Contract Management experience at a senior level.
- Budget and general management. Developing and implementing complex strategies and policies.
- Expert knowledge in EU Procurement legislation procedures, procurement and contract management
- Staff management and supervision.
- Experience in engaging with key internal stakeholders and external suppliers
- Demonstrable purchasing and supply, contract management experience at a senior level in the NHS.
- Change management in a medium to large organisation. Project management skills.
- Experience of working in a complex, busy and demanding environment / workplace
- Knowledge and experience of business planning environment
Qualifications
Essential criteria- Educated to Degree Level or equivalent managerial experience and knowledge
- Full Membership of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (MCIPS)
- Evidence of Continued Professional Development
- Experience working at a Masters level within a business environment
- Recognised business development qualification (e.g. programme or project management)
Specific Requirements
Essential criteria- Ability to produce clear concise information.
- Able to travel as required to other trust sites, other trusts, and suppliers.