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Are you an experienced in ICT Contract Management and looking for a new opportunity?
Do you have a background in contract management within the healthcare sector?
Can you demonstrate experience in procurement processes and best practises?
Who We Are
As NHS Scotland's unique provider of a national tele-health and tele-care service, we are responsible for the delivery of health advice and information by telephone and online services to the population of Scotland 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. NHS 24 is a patient-focused service providing the people of Scotland with triage, advice, guidance, referral and information on health and healthcare services.
We have six regional centres – Aberdeen, Dundee, South Queensferry, Hillington, Cardonald and Clydebank. NHS 24 supports hybrid working, and this post can be based within any NHS 24 regional centres. The successful candidate must be within commuting distance to a regional centre to attend if required and must also be able to travel to other regional centres when requested to attend meetings, undertake training and any other activities.
The Role
The Contracts Manager will be responsible for the contracts that NHS 24 is negotiating and entering. This includes the development and management of all NHS 24 contracts, negotiating the terms and conditions of contracts, ensuring compliance, as well as documenting and agreeing on any changes or amendments that may arise during the contract implementation and execution.
The Contracts Manager is the first point of contact for suppliers and Central Legal Office (CLO) in relation to contracts, who as the subject matter expert will act as the organisations lead on the management of contracts, ensuring that all issues are effectively addressed and managed.
Key Responsibilities
- Accountable for the commercial management of all ICT related contracts including procurement, contract negotiation, valuation, and settlement of final accounts, providing expert advice. This post will be a signatory for contracts, CRNs and CCNs up to the level of designated authority.
- Ensure value for money with key emphasis on service quality and cost. All costs associated with the contract must be taken into consideration, including set up costs, recurring costs, fixed costs, unit costs and NHS 24s own overheads in managing the contract.
- Responsibility for the recruitment, training, objective setting, and disciplinary procedures for their direct reports and will manage all staff appraisals, personal development plans, attendance management and return to work interviews.
- Responsible for conducting complex audits to ensure contractual adherence and putting in place controls to ensure payments are both within budget and invoicing is accurate e.g. governance around overbilling.
- Responsible for interpreting guidance from legislative, regulatory, and external National Policies with which NHS 24 must comply with regarding Contract/Supplier Management and procurement legislation.
Successful Applicant will:
- Educated to master’s degree Level or equivalent with demonstrable industry experience in the field of Public Sector Contracts and Contract Management.
- Have proven knowledge and experience of contract management within the NHS or healthcare sector, including experience of dealing with the NHS Standard Contract and/or applying legislation/policies affecting contracts.
- Demonstrate experience of creating performance reports for internal and external stakeholders, as well as significant experience in procurement processes and best practices.
- Have Proven track record in delivering excellent pre and post award contract management under all conditions and a strong desire to succeed.
Benefits
NHS 24 offers a complete benefits package, with a permanent contract on Band 8A £56,992 - £61,522 Per Annum (pro rata if applicable). Placement on salary scale is dependent on confirmation of previous relevant NHS service.
We also offer you many supportive policies to enhance your employee journey and have a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme Provider, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and a range of learning and development. As an NHS Scotland employee you will be entitled to:
- 35 days annual leave (rising to 41) pro-rata
- Development opportunities including study bursaries, e-learning and classroom-based courses
- Enhanced pay for working public holidays
- Enrolment into the Scottish Public Pensions Agency (SPPA) pension scheme
- NHS discounts on goods and services
- HELP, employee support and assistance
This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated and experienced individual who is looking for a challenging and rewarding role that will contribute to the success of a public organisation.
Interested?
Please download the Job Pack and Person Specification for full details of NHS 24 and this opportunity as well as the Candidate Application Guide which will support you in your application.
We recommend that prior to application candidates read all the information provided in the Job Pack as it contains much of the information about NHS 24 and this vacancy to support a successful application.
NHS 24 is an equal opportunities employer committed to advancing equality and particularly welcomes applications from groups of people currently underrepresented within the workforce. We are a committed participant in the Disability Confident Leader Scheme and guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria for our vacancies.