Job summary
The post holder will support the Head of Service to contribute to the effective delivery of commissioning and contracting activities on behalf of the Black Country Integrated Care Board (BCICB) based within the Place Division at The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust. The post holder is required to work as part of a team committed to delivering and improving high quality care for the people of Dudley. They will play a key role in supporting the successful contracting of a range of services across the portfolio of children and young people, adults and older adult's services including continuing healthcare (adults and children), third sector and community pharmacy.
Main duties of the job
The post is responsible for planning and developing health service contracts and documentation, ensuring compliance with NHS England legislation. The role oversees all aspects of contract management, including quality, performance, and information requirements, ensuring delivery is timely, within budget, and subject to appropriate contractual levers where needed.
The post holder also advises and influences decision-making to maintain and improve robust contract management processes.
Interpret national contracting policy and advise the organisation, focusing on NHS Standard Contracts and Technical Guidance.
To support the Head of Service in the overall management of the contracting function (on behalf of the ICB) deputising for the Head of Service as required.
The post will be required to contribute towards delivery of the Dudley Health and Care Partnership and Black Country Integrated Care Board (BCICB) strategic delivery plan and key objectives, including reporting into relevant programs within place and at system level.
About us
At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of "excellent health care, improved health for all". We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.
As part of the NHS People Promise, your wellbeing is our priority, and we are committed to ensuring our employees achieve a healthy work-life balance supported by our flexible working options and by making reasonable adjustments where possible. We believe no-one should have to sacrifice family, friends, or their personal interests for work. We are a modern employer able to attract and retain high quality staff through our commitment to the NHS People Promise.
As an employer, we foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to contribute their best. We want to ensure that our workforce is representative of the population we serve. More information - inclusive practice people promise.
Dudley Group offer many opportunities for our staff to develop and grow within their roles through our Learning & OD Team. These include topics such as communication, wellbeing, team development, cultural competency, and values.
Please click below to view our EDI page: Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion - The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust (dgft.nhs.uk)
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Educated to master's degree level and/or registration with the appropriate professional body plus experience, OR equivalent relevant experience in contracting
- Expert knowledge of contracting acquired through practice and/or professional qualification in specialist area (CIPS)
- Demonstrable experience of working in an NHS health contracting environment as a Contract Manager level
- Advanced skills in a range of software e.g. Microsoft Office
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Demonstrate experience and understanding of NHS Contracting.
- Demonstrate extensive knowledge and expertise across finance, information and NHS Standard contracting functions with specific detailed knowledge of contractual processes and performance monitoring.
- Demonstrable experience in dealing with the public and dealing with sensitive and confidential information.
- Experience and understanding of evaluating and measuring the performance of health services.
- Experience in developing and maintaining effective electronic and paper filing systems, to ensure that information is kept securely and is accessible to other members of the team.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office with intermediate keyboard skills
- Experience of managing and motivating a team and reviewing performance of the individuals.
Desirable
- Evidence of success in efficient and effective project and programme management
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Skills for communication on complex matters and difficult situations, requiring persuasion and influence
- Ability to analyse and interpret highly complex information, pre-empt and evaluate issues, and recommend and appropriate course of action to address the issues verbally and in writing.
- Problem solving skills and ability to respond to sudden unexpected demands
- Strategic thinking - ability to anticipate
- Attention to detail combined with the ability to extract key messages from complex analysis
- Independent thinker with demonstrated good judgement, problem-solving and analytical skills
- The promotion of equality of opportunity and good working relations (providing practical leadership).
- Demonstrable in-depth knowledge of the NHS Contracting process and use of the NHS Technical Guidance
- Excellent writing skills, including the ability to summarise information and key issues
- Awareness of the broad strategic direction of the organisation
- Leadership skills encompassing confidence both personally and professionally
- High level keyboard skills - proficient in Microsoft office suite of tools
- Excellent Presentation skills
- Must be able to prioritise own work effectively and be able to direct activities of others
- Demonstrable experience of influencing and negotiating on complex and contentious matters
Personal qualities
Essential
- An ability to maintain confidentiality and trust
- Adaptability, flexibility and ability to cope with uncertainty and changes in the NHS and contracting environment.
- Willing to engage with and learn from peers, other professionals and colleagues in the desire to provide or support the most appropriate interventions
- Maintains a professional calm and efficient manner
- Effective organiser, influencer and networker
- Demonstrates a strong desire to improve performance and make a difference by focusing on goals
- Flexible approach to meet all responsibilities of the role, positive attitude, self-management or motivation
- Intuitive, good judgement and the ability to communicate thoughts clearly and simply
- Positive attitude and highly self-motivated and can motivate others.
- Completer/Finisher
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with clinicians and professional staff both internally and externally
- Excellent attendance and non-sickness record, with a flexible approach to working hours within the office to support the objectives of the team are delivered
Equality, diversity and inclusion
Essential
- Awareness of equality and valuing diversity principles
- Understanding of Confidentiality and Data Protection Act
Autonomy
Essential
- Ability to make decisions autonomously, on difficult and complex specialist issues, working to tight and often changing timescales
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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Employer details
Employer name
The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Brierley Hill Health and Social Care Centre
BHHSCC, venture way
Dudley
DY5 1RU
United Kingdom
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