Commercial Support Officer

2 weeks ago

Maidstone, United Kingdom NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board Full time

Job summary

The Digital team presents the opportunity to work in a dynamic and transformational arena.

Developments in technology and the changing needs of the NHS mean that Digital services are constantly evolving and migrating to meet demands for innovative solutions and value for money

The Commercial Support Officer is a key administrative role within the Digital team, delivering procurement and contract management support.

The incumbent is required to work closely with service leads to ensure compliance with the relevant governance and contractual processes and in doing so, provides the opportunity to acquire expert knowledge in procurement and an understanding of the NHS digital landscape and service requirements across Primary Care.

In addition, the role builds strong relationships and rapport with suppliers, giving further opportunity to develop negotiating skills, confidence in communication and the ability to draft robust contracts.

The role provides flexible working arrangements and can be carried out either office based or working from home.

Main duties of the job

Support service leads in the procurement of new services. Candidates would ideally have an understanding of Public Contract Regulations and NHS procurement processes.

Provide robust contract management.

Ability to maintain an accurate contract register - requires a diligent and methodical approach Manage contract documentation through the required governance and approval processes - ability to collate and track a large volume of information Review contracts - requires attention to detail and ability to understand inherent contract risks Ensure contracts are fully completed and signed Ensure all contracts and supporting documentation are obtained and archived Provide advice and guidance to colleagues

Support service reviews - gathering information, providing ideas on solutions/options, providing input to Executive

Additional Working Pattern: hours per week

About us

Would you like to work flexibly? In the NHS, we are reminded every day of how important life is. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement which will not mean sacrificing time for personal interests or family commitments. We aim to support you to work flexibly in a way that will suit you and us.

We work with staff to agree objectives through regular supervision, annual appraisal, and access to training opportunities.

We are committed to equal opportunities and diversity. In order to reflect the diversity of our population, we positively encourage applications from all areas of the community regardless of gender, race, faith, disability, age or sexual orientation.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this.

Still have questions? The recruiting manager would love to hear from you, their contact details can be found in the job advert.

We can get a lot of applications for some roles so to be in with the best chance of being shortlisted please make sure you apply as soon as possible. A vacancy may close early if there is a lot of interest in the job.

If you need an application form in an alternative format please let our recruitment team know so they can help you with this.

All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate.

Person Specification

Qualification

Essential

Educated to degree level in relevant subject or equivalent level of experience of working at a similar level in specialist area Further training or significant experience in project management, financial management or supporting change management processes

Experience

Essential

Significant experience in setting up and supporting contracts management processes, preferably digital/IT supplier contracts Basic understanding of the background to and aims of current health and social care policy, specifically the role of digital and technology transformation Experience of delivery a Programme Manage Office, preferably within a digital transformation context

Skills

Essential

Clear communicator with excellent writing, report writing and presentation skills; capable of constructing and delivering clear ideas and concepts concisely and accurately for diverse audiences

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