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- County Hall
- Topsham Road
- Exeter
- EX2 4QD
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JobsAssistant Contract Manager
Accepting applications until: 12-Jan-2025 23:59
Vacancy status: Open
Accepting applications until: 12-Jan-2025 23:59
Key details
Location
- Gwefan
- NHS Devon ICB, Aperture House
- Cyfeiriad
- Rydon Lane, Pynes Hill
- Tref
- Exeter
- Cod post
- EX2 5SP
- Major / Minor Region
- Devon
Contract type & working pattern
- Contract
- Permanent
- Oriau
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Salary
- Cyflog
- £37,338 - £44,962 per annum pro rata
- Cyfnod cyflog
- Yearly
- Gradd
- (Band 6)
Specialty
- Prif leoliad
- Contracting
Trosolwg o'r swydd
Exciting Opportunity: Assistant Contract Manager
Are you passionate about healthcare and eager to make a difference? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our supportive team within NHS Devon as an Assistant Contract Manager. If you have an interest in contract management and are looking for a role where you can truly make an impact, we would love to hear from you!
In this pivotal role, you will be at the heart of planning, managing, and delivering a diverse portfolio of contracts. Guided by our experienced contract managers, you will ensure that these contracts uphold Constitutional standards, such as patient choice, and comply with Public Contract Regulations. Your expertise will be crucial in maintaining high standards of service delivery and regulatory compliance.
We welcome you to our supportive team, where collaboration and growth are at the forefront of what we do. You will work closely with Commissioners, Finance, Patient Safety & Quality (PSQ), and Performance colleagues, providing essential contract and procurement expertise. Together, we ensure that all contractual processes are followed within the Devon Integrated Care System (ICS), providing assurance NHS England.
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Your role will involve overseeing the administration of contracts and meetings, maintaining comprehensive and well-organised records, and contributing to contract development. You will also manage communication on complex matters, participate in procurement processes, and handle negotiations with confidence and skill.
Success in this role means delivering contracts that meet all regulatory and organisational standards, fostering strong relationships with stakeholders, and ensuring seamless contract administration. Your ability to navigate negotiations and maintain meticulous records will be key indicators of your success.
We are happy to consider flexible working applications to support your work-life balance and encourage you to discuss any specific needs with us. Additionally, there may be more than one role available in due course. If you are ready to embrace this exciting challenge and contribute to the success of our healthcare services, we encourage you to apply! For any queries or further information about the role, please contact Suze Kay, Senior Contract Lead via [email protected]
Gweithio i'n sefydliad
NHS Devon Integrated Care System
As an Integrated Care System (ICS), we recognise now more than ever that we can only provide the care that people really need by working together. Together for Devon therefore represents a partnership where health and care services work together with local communities to improve peoples health, wellbeing and care. It aims to transform health and care services so they are clinically, socially and financially sustainable.
Our vision is simple: equal chances for everyone in Devon to lead long, happy and healthy lives. To achieve this, we have set out six ambitions for the next five years that will help us transform services including: Effective and efficient care, embedding the Integrated Care Model, the Devon deal (a citizen-led approach to health and care), Children and young people, Digital Devon and ensuring Equality.
About NHS Devon
As part of the Devon ICS, NHS Devon Integrated Care Board is responsible for the majority of county's NHS budget, and develops a plan to improve peoples health, deliver high-quality care and better value for money. The organisation is led by a diverse board, with an aim to improve peoples lives in Devon wherever they live, to reduce health inequalities and make sure we can deliver these services for the long term.
For more information, visit our website www.onedevon.org.uk
Swydd ddisgrifiad a phrif gyfrifoldebau manwl
Please see the attached Job description and person specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.
Person specification
Experience, Knowledge & Qualifications
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Educated to degree level in relevant subject or equivalent level of experience of working at a similar level in specialist area.
- Experience of co-ordinating projects in complex and challenging environments.
- Experience of stakeholder management.
- Comprehensive knowledge of project management.
- Expert knowledge of MS packages including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
- Further training or significant experience in specialist area.
- Evidence of continued professional development.
Meini prawf dymunol
- Previous experience in similar role in public sector
- A good understanding of the health and social care environment and roles and responsibilities within it
Communication Skills
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Skilled communicator with excellent writing, report writing and presentation skills; capable of constructing and delivering clear ideas and concepts concisely and accurately for diverse audiences.
- Evidence of success in efficient and effective project and programme management.
- Skills for communication on complex matters and difficult situations, requiring persuasion and influence.
- Skills for nurturing key relationships and maintaining networks.
Analytical Skills
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Ability to analyse and interpret information, pre-empt and evaluate issues, and recommend and appropriate course of action to address the issues.
- Problem solving skills and ability to respond to sudden unexpected demands.
- Strategic thinking – ability to anticipate.
- Attention to detail combined with the ability to extract key messages from complex analysis.
- Independent thinker with demonstrated good judgement, problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Takes decisions on difficult and contentious issues where they may be a number of courses of action.
Planning Skills
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Advanced skills for manipulating information.
- Advanced keyboard skills, use of a range of software.
Autonomy / Freedom to Act
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Ability to work without supervision.
- Ability to work on own initiative and organise own and others workload with minimal supervision working to tight and often changing timescales.
- Skills to be able to independently manage appropriate projects and tasks.
Equality & Diversity
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Understanding of and commitment to equality of opportunity and good working relationships.
Other
Meini prawf hanfodol
- An ability to maintain confidentiality and trust.
- Used to working in a busy environment.
- Strong adaptability, flexibility and ability to cope with uncertainty and change.
- Commitment to continuing professional development.
- Professional calm and efficient manner.
- Strong effective organiser.
- Demonstrate a desire to improve performance and make a difference by focusing on goals.
Further details / informal visits contact
- Enw
- Suze Kay
- Teitl y swydd
- Senior Contract Lead
- Cyfeiriad ebost
- [email protected]
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