Job summary
- Main area
- Finance
- Grade
- Band 8b
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 120-AC769-0424
- Employer
- Velindre University NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Unit 2 Charnwood Court
- Town
- Nantgarw
- Salary
- £59,857 - £69,553 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 08/05/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Deputy Head of Commercial and Contracts Management
Band 8b
Thank you for your interest in working for Velindre University NHS Trust, which is a committed equal opportunities employer. The Trust welcomes applications from people who share our vision;
Velindre University NHS Trust will be recognised locally, nationally and internationally as a renowned organisation of excellence for patient and donor care, education and research.
our values;
- BE Accountable
- BE Bold
- BE Caring
- BE Dynamic
and who will complement our current experienced and specialist employees who are passionate about working in a Trust that has the ambition to provide world class services and care to patient and donors.
Velindre University NHS Trust holds a special place at the heart of healthcare in Wales. It is also an amazing organisation to work and to develop your career. The Trust comprises of two divisions, Velindre Cancer Centre and Welsh Blood Service. The Trust also hosts on behalf of the Welsh Government and NHS Wales, NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership (NWSSP) and Health Technology Wales (HTW).
Velindre University NHS Trust provides our employees with a favourable salary and reward / staff benefits & support package.
For more information on this vacancy please contact the recruiting manager, who will be pleased to discuss their employment opportunity with you.
Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
The Trust also reserves the right to close a vacancy early or withdraw an advertisement at any stage of the process, to enable internal staff requiring to be redeployed in suitable roles.
Posts may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check and Professional Registration Check.
For more information on our Trust Employee Reward and Benefit’s Package please visit the Velindre University NHS Trust website.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Please be advised that there is a temporary top up for Bands 1,2 and 3 to reflect the incorporation of the top up to the living wage of £12 per hour - £23,465 per annum. This temporary top up will be in place until the annual pay uplift for 2024/25 is confirmed
Job overview
Velindre University NHS Trust is investing a significant amount of resource, planning and funding into transforming cancer services across SE Wales. This includes the delivery and of:
- An Integrated Radiotherapy Solution (IRS)
- The establishment of a Radiotherapy Satellite Centre based in Neville Hall Hospital
- Building a new Velindre Cancer Centre
This post will play a key role in providing commercial leadership on several large and complex contracts for the Trust, beginning with the implementation of the Integrated Radiotherapy Solution. In summary, the role will contribute the following to the team:
- Commercial Leadership so that the Trust maximises all opportunities available for realising contractual benefits
- Contract management so that the delivery of these contracts are in accordance with the executed agreements
- Supplier relationship management so that relationships are managed effectively
- Risk management so that the Trust’s risks are managed effectively
- Commercial Governance that enables processes, procedures and systems adhere to Public Procurement Regulations and the Trust’s Standing Orders (SOs) and Standing Financial Instructions (SFIs)
- Stakeholder management and communication both internally and externally so performance management is co-ordinated and outcomes are successfully delivered.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for the following:
Commercial Leadership and Contract Management
- Provision of effective commercial leadership for all aspects of the IRS contract
- Assuming overall contract management responsibility for the IRS and nVCC Contracts.
Supplier Relationship Management
Continuous improvement of supplier performance and capability
- Measure financial and commercial benefits measurement per contract
- Share programmes of improvements & new developments over contract duration
Risk Management
Risk Management process and plans
- Ensure contractual/supplier risk management is in place with clear responsibilities and processes.
- Identify who is best placed to manage risk, with supplier involvement where appropriate.
Commercial Governance
- Ensure that all supplier contractual, corporate governance, regulatory compliance and risk requirements are fulfilled.
- Ensure compliance with Public Procurement Regulations and the Trust’s Standing Orders (SOs) and Standing Financial Instructions (SFIs)
Stakeholder Management
- Develop strong internal and external relationships that facilitate effective service delivery
- Ensure clarity on roles and responsibilities with demarcation lines set down so that the right, skilled and informed people are involved at the right time
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Working for our organisation
Here at Velindre University NHS Trust we are extremely proud of the specialist services we provide across the whole of Wales in our cutting-edge Velindre Cancer Centre and our award-winning Welsh Blood Service, as well as the expertise of our corporate functions that bring the two divisions together. We are also fortunate to host the NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership and Health Technology Wales and have developed strong partnership working with these expert services.
Formed in 1999, the Trust has a dedicated workforce that continuously strives to provide the key principles of prudent healthcare through a wide array of roles. We play a vital role in the communities we support and have ambitious plans for the future to continue to improve the services we deliver. We strive to maintain our core values in everything we do by being; accountable, bold, caring and dynamic, and ensuring the best possible care for our patients and donors.
If you want to work for an organisation that prides itself on making a real difference and offers exciting career opportunities then Velindre University NHS Trust is the place for you. Visit our website to find out more https://velindre.nhs.wales/
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job Description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Professionally qualified to Masters level preferably in Msc in Strategic Procurement and / or demonstrable equivalent knowledge and experience.
- Evidence of continuing professional development / specialist training courses
- Practical knowledge of programme and project management
Desirable criteria
- CCAB or CIPS qualification
- Significant relevant experience with track record of operating at a senior management or strategic role in a complex organisation.
Experience
Essential criteria
- Significant experience and proven track record in contract management and commercial management in a large, complex organisation
- Experience within large complex organisation in related area of activity at senior management level
- Extensive knowledge and expertise in relation to finance, policies and strategic leadership
- Expert knowledge of aA proven track record of dealing with highly complicated situations and the delivery of challenging corporate objectivesnd experience in implementing strategies and plans for the delivery of services and policy directives
- Evidence of working within a highly complex and politically sensitive organisation.
- Experience of initiating, delivering and completing projects
- Experience of working with and the ability to influence multi-professional clinical teams and a wide range of individuals at Senior Manager level
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge of EFQM/Quality techniques
Values
Essential criteria
- Aligned to the Trust Values: Accountable, Bold, Caring, Dynamic
- Diplomatic and sensitive to the needs of others
- Team working and delivering on team / corporate decisions
- Tenacity and drive to achieve required objectives
- Inspires confidence
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential criteria
- Ability to read, understand and interpret legal documentation in relation to contracts.
- Able to identify and exploit opportunities for continual improvement both with internal and external stakeholders
- The ability to think strategically and to develop joint approaches to challenges with internal and external stakeholders
- Strong commercial skills evidenced through several commercial negotiations
- The ability to prepare and analyse financial data
- Ability to communicate contentious and highly complex issues to large groups composed of senior staff and gain their approval or agreement to alternative action
- Excellent interpersonal skills – influencing, negotiating and communicating (written and verbal), across all levels both inside and outside the organisation
- Ability to engage at all levels in a large complex organisation and achieve effective co-operation
Desirable criteria
- Ability to speak Welsh
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
Welsh language skills are desirable
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Chris Moreton
- Job title
- Deputy Director of Finance
- Email address
- [email protected]
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