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NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.
The role:
An exciting development opportunity has arisen where we are looking for 2 Team Leaders within the Digital Services Contracts & Finance Team to manage contracts and build services administration. The post holders will be members of the Management Team for Contract and Finance Management within the Digital Services directorate of NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC). They will ensure the Digital Health Strategy delivery plan is delivered in the context of business and procurement requirement activities.
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, which is the largest healthcare provider in Scotland. You can learn more about the Board and services delivered via the LINK. NHSGGC has an ambitious 2023-2028 Digital Strategy (LINK), and the Contracts and Procurement team is pivotal to supporting the delivery of transformational change.
Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:
Permanent, Full-time
Base location - Westward House
Shift Pattern - Monday - Friday, 9-5 (will be amended to accommodate change to 36 hours on April 26)
Key responsibilities:
Managing all IT procurement: purchasing hardware, software, and digital services for the organisation.
Contract management: ensuring suppliers meet obligations, monitoring performance, and maintaining ongoing supplier relationships.
Working across clinical specialities: collaborating with a wide range of healthcare teams and professionals.
Working with other NHS Scotland Boards: coordinating procurement and digital service needs across the wider NHS network.
Supporting digital services: leading and improving procurement processes tied to digital systems and services.
Operational links: involvement with lifecycle management, Heatmap processes, building services administration, and on‑site contractors.
Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job:
Applicants should be qualified to Degree level with specific IT content, Procurement, Contract Management or equivalent professional qualification or have proven comparable knowledge and experience.
What we offer:
We offer a wide range of supportive policies designed to enhance your employee journey, including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities.
As an NHS Scotland employee, you will be entitled to:
- A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays
- Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits
- Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme
- Development opportunities including study bursaries, e-learning and classroom-based courses
- Enhanced pay for working public holidays
- NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services
- Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, we would love to hear from you.
For an informal discussion, please contact:
Louise Gunson, Digital Services Contracts Manager, louise.gunson@nhs.scot
Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process: Information for candidates
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NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) recognises the importance of work-life balance and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow. For roles where less than full-time hours can be accommodated, and where the tenure is listed as “various”, we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements. Flexible working will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process.
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and are proud of the diverse workforce we employ.
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