Role Summary
The Procurement, Contracts and Performance Manager is a key member of the Our Future Hospital Programme team, successfully procuring and managing the performance of contracts for goods and services with a range of external service providers to meet the needs of the programme.
You will need to build positive working relationships between the Our Future Hospital Programme and external suppliers and contractors to ensure all parties meet their obligations in order to deliver the objectives required from the contract.
About the Role
For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.
More detail about the role
Want to be involved in the biggest hospital building programme in a generation?
Are you passionate about the future of North Devon District Hospital?
As a proven Procurement & Contracts Management Specialist, you will be involved in a once in a generation opportunity to help redevelop and futureproof our hospital services to provide better care for patients, a better place to work for our NHS staff and to help the NHS reach its net zero carbon ambition.
Our Future Hospital programme
North Devon District Hospital is one of 40 hospitals included in the Government’s New Hospital Programme. Backed by an initial £3.7 billion of investment, this commitment forms part of the Health Infrastructure Plan, a strategic long term programme of investment to ensure our health-care system, and its staff, has the world-class facilities it needs for the future.
About you
This is a high profile programme and you will work closely with the Our Future Hospital Programme team in the procuring of products and services and the management of performance against contracts, ensuring all parties meet their obligations pertaining to their contracts. You will support the delivery of business cases at strategic, outline and full business case levels, providing advice on your specialist areas, as well as leading on tender processes.
You will be a key member of the programme and will work across the teams to ensure projects are delivered on time and in line with the programme’s plan. You will be solution focused when working through any problems, and have the expertise to provide leadership, guidance and education to more junior members of the team.
What are we looking for?
- Procurement and Contract Management experience on high value estates projects
- Experience of working within the NHS
- Proven experience of producing project documentation, procurement documentation, supporting business cases and concise report writing skills
- Ability to work in a constantly changing environment
- The ability to create and maintain effective working relationships with both internal and external staff, suppliers and stakeholders
What we can offer:
- A supportive and friendly team environment to help you develop in our wider organisation.
- Flexible working policy - including hybrid working
- NHS benefits - including length of service and pension (if applicable)
- An exciting and rewarding role in which you can really make a difference for the local community of Northern Devon.
Please note, the Job Description for this role is currently going through the formal matching process and therefore the banding may be subject to change.
Working Pattern: 37.5 hours per week, Monday - Friday with core office days Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.
Interview Date: Tuesday 20th August 2024.
For further information please contact: Nicola Brewer, OFH Programme Manager, 01271 337755 or nicolabrewer1@nhs.net
This is a fixed term contract for 24 months. For current NHS employees this post could be a secondment opportunity.
This is an internal vacancy for Royal Devon employees, therefore Bank workers are currently not eligible to apply for this vacancy.
As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.
Preference will be given to staff with ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.
About Us
Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford). Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within people’s own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).
Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities.
Our values are at the heart of everything we do, click here to find out more
It has never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as you will help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.
Benefits
Looking after you is important to us.
We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.
If you are starting out in the NHS, you’ll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.
You will benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.
We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.
This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we will help you get there.
Salary is not the only financial benefit
You will have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers. You will also have access to other benefits including:
- National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
- Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter
- Car lease schemes.
- The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).
- Cycle to work scheme
These are just a few of the benefits available – if the role is something you are interested in, we would love to hear from you.
