University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust (UHB) is one of the largest teaching hospital trusts in England, serving a regional, national and international population.

It includes Birmingham Heartlands Hospital, the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham, Solihull Hospital and Community Services, Good Hope Hospital in Sutton Coldfield and Birmingham Chest Clinic. We also run a number of smaller satellite units, allowing people to be treated as close to home as possible.

We see and treat more than 2.2 million people every year across our sites and our hospitals deliver more babies than anywhere else in Europe.

We are a regional centre for cancer, trauma, renal dialysis, burns and plastics, HIV and AIDS, as well as respiratory conditions like cystic fibrosis. We also have expertise in premature baby care, bone marrow transplants and thoracic surgery and have the largest solid organ transplantation programme in Europe.

We provide a series of highly specialist cardiac, liver and neurosurgery services to patients from across the UK.

We are world-renowned for our trauma care and have developed pioneering surgical techniques in the management of ballistic and blast injuries, including bespoke surgical solutions for previously unseen injuries. As a result of its clinical expertise in treating trauma patients and military casualties, the QEHB has been designated both a Level 1 Trauma Centre and host of the UK’s only £20m National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Surgical Reconstruction and Microbiology Research Centre (SRMRC).

We have over 24,000 members of staff and we are committed to investing in their development and their health and wellbeing.

UHB is a Stonewall Diversity Champion and aims to achieve positive change for LGBTQ+ people by creating an inclusive, inspiring and equal environment for both staff and service users.

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University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust (UHB) is one of the largest teaching hospital trusts in England.

You need a relevant degree, experience in clinical negligence and inquests, strong analytical and communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects under pressure.

You will manage clinical negligence and liability claims, prioritize deadlines, communicate complex information, and liaise with legal advisors and the Coroner's office.

Legal

Healthcare

Birmingham

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        <h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Job summary</b></h2>
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        <p>University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust (UHB) is an incredibly rewarding place to work, offering a working environment with an inclusive culture that looks after and values our people and creates a sense of belonging.</p>
        <p>The Legal Services Team are responsible for a portfolio of clinical negligence and public/employer liability claims, Inquests and the provision of healthcare advice. The scope of the work is wide and the workload is busy making this a challenging but satisfying and rewarding role.</p>
        <p>We are looking for a talented, enthusiastic and experienced claims handler to join our team as a legal officer. You will be knowledgeable in litigation and coronial processes with excellent communication and time management/prioritisation skills working calmly and confidently under pressure. The post holder will also be someone resilient who is able to manage, on occasion, emotionally challenging Inquests and legal claims.</p>
        <p>The role involves collaboration with both internal and external stakeholders and requires regular analysis and interpretation of complex information, contributing to a strategy for the resolution of individual claims, including providing feedback on lessons to be learned, making a positive impact to clinical governance and patient safety teams.</p>
        <p>For an informal discussion, please contact Gill Hedges, Senior Legal Officer on 07468 756046.</p>
        <p></p>
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        <h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Main duties, tasks &amp; skills required</b></h2>
        <p>The successful candidate will manage a busy and mixed caseload of clinical negligence/employer/public liability claims in accordance with Civil Procedure Rules and NHSR Resolution and Trust policies and guidelines alongside Coroner investigations and Inquests. This will require frequent prioritisation to meet changing deadlines. Excellent communication skills are required with the ability to review complex information, consider strategy, and share this with a wide range of people including clinical and non-clinical colleagues. There will also be regular communication with external legal advisors, third party solicitors, NHS Resolution, the Coroner's office and on occasion patients representing themselves</p>
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        <h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>About us</b></h2>
        <p></p>
        <p>We are recognised as one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK. Our vision is to Build Healthier Lives, and we recognise that we need incredible staff to do this.</p>
        <p>Our commitment to our staff is to create the best place for them to work, and we are dedicated to:</p>
        <p>Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff, including a commitment of offering flexible working where we can;<br> Offer our staff a wide variety of training and development opportunities, to support their personal and career development objectives.</p>
        <p>UHB is committed to ensuring that our staff are treated fairly and feel that they belong, by creating a kind and inclusive environment. This is about equity of opportunity; removing all barriers, including discrimination and ensuring each individual member of staff reach their true potential, achieve their ambitions and thrive in their work. This is more than words. We are taking action. Our commitment to an inclusive culture is embedded at all levels of the organisation where every voice is heard, driven by our diverse and active staff networks, and at Board level by the Fairness Taskforce led by our CEO. We nurture a culture which empowers staff to challenge discriminatory behaviours and to enable people to bring their 'whole self' to a kinder, more connected and bold place to work.</p>
        <p>University Hospitals Birmingham is a Smoke-Free premises hospital.</p>
        <p></p>
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        <h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Job description</b></h2>
        <p>*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*</p>
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        <h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Person specification</b></h2>
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        <h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Qualifications</b></h3>
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        <h4 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Essential</b></h4>
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         <li>Degree or equivalent qualification</li>
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        <h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Experience</b></h3>
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        <h4 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Essential</b></h4>
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         <li>Previous clinical negligence/employer/public liability claims experience</li>
         <li>Previous Coronial/Inquest management experience</li>
         <li>Proven ability to work to tight deadlines</li>
         <li>Able to demonstrate a clear understanding of CPR, the claims process and HMC Rules &amp; Regulations</li>
         <li>Strong technical knowledge in areas relevant to legal healthcare practice</li>
         <li>Good understanding of the principles of investigation management, root cause analysis techniques and Clinical Governance</li>
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        <h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Additional Criteria</b></h3>
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        <h4 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Essential</b></h4>
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         <li>Strong problem solving ability and capacity to recognise alternative solutions where necessary</li>
         <li>Strong work load management skills</li>
         <li>Ability to interpret national policy and guidance, identify local implications and apply implementation to a local setting</li>
         <li>Critical appraisal of wide ranging documents to facilitate assessment of risk and to ensure appropriate and sensitive communication/management of claims/inquests</li>
         <li>Ability to manage, prioritise and deliver a number of projects and work programmes within timescales</li>
         <li>Ability to work well under pressure</li>
         <li>Good standard of computer literacy including word processing, spreadsheets and databases</li>
         <li>Competent with gathering, collating and analysing data and information from a variety of sources effectively</li>
         <li>Data manipulation including identification, accessing and downloading of data, design set up and development of data entry systems including automation as appropriate</li>
         <li>Makes clear recommendations indicating benefits/consequences and identify risks</li>
         <li>Analyses and uses complex information from a variety of sources and formats and undertakes information analysis</li>
         <li>Strong interpersonal skills</li>
         <li>Good communicator at all levels</li>
         <li>Written - experience of drafting letters and technical reports with clarity and awareness. Excellent writing skills. Ability to prepare written material presenting complex matters in a logical way using the appropriate style, content and language for the audience</li>
         <li>Oral - Communicate clearly with appropriate groups.</li>
        </ul>
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        <p>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.</p>
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        Job summary
        
        University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust (UHB) is an incredibly rewarding place to work, offering a working environment with an inclusive culture that looks after and values our people and creates a sense of belonging.
        The Legal Services Team are responsible for a portfolio of clinical negligence and public/employer liability claims, Inquests and the provision of healthcare advice. The scope of the work is wide and the workload is busy making this a challenging but satisfying and rewarding role.
        We are looking for a talented, enthusiastic and experienced claims handler to join our team as a legal officer. You will be knowledgeable in litigation and coronial processes with excellent communication and time management/prioritisation skills working calmly and confidently under pressure. The post holder will also be someone resilient who is able to manage, on occasion, emotionally challenging Inquests and legal claims.
        The role involves collaboration with both internal and external stakeholders and requires regular analysis and interpretation of complex information, contributing to a strategy for the resolution of individual claims, including providing feedback on lessons to be learned, making a positive impact to clinical governance and patient safety teams.
        For an informal discussion, please contact Gill Hedges, Senior Legal Officer on 07468 756046.
        
       
       
        Main duties, tasks & skills required
        The successful candidate will manage a busy and mixed caseload of clinical negligence/employer/public liability claims in accordance with Civil Procedure Rules and NHSR Resolution and Trust policies and guidelines alongside Coroner investigations and Inquests. This will require frequent prioritisation to meet changing deadlines. Excellent communication skills are required with the ability to review complex information, consider strategy, and share this with a wide range of people including clinical and non-clinical colleagues. There will also be regular communication with external legal advisors, third party solicitors, NHS Resolution, the Coroner's office and on occasion patients representing themselves
       
       
        About us
        
        We are recognised as one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK. Our vision is to Build Healthier Lives, and we recognise that we need incredible staff to do this.
        Our commitment to our staff is to create the best place for them to work, and we are dedicated to:
        Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff, including a commitment of offering flexible working where we can; Offer our staff a wide variety of training and development opportunities, to support their personal and career development objectives.
        UHB is committed to ensuring that our staff are treated fairly and feel that they belong, by creating a kind and inclusive environment. This is about equity of opportunity; removing all barriers, including discrimination and ensuring each individual member of staff reach their true potential, achieve their ambitions and thrive in their work. This is more than words. We are taking action. Our commitment to an inclusive culture is embedded at all levels of the organisation where every voice is heard, driven by our diverse and active staff networks, and at Board level by the Fairness Taskforce led by our CEO. We nurture a culture which empowers staff to challenge discriminatory behaviours and to enable people to bring their 'whole self' to a kinder, more connected and bold place to work.
        University Hospitals Birmingham is a Smoke-Free premises hospital.
        
       
       
        Job description
        *Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*
       
       
        Person specification
       
       
        Qualifications
       
       
        Essential
        
         Degree or equivalent qualification
        
       
       
        Experience
       
       
        Essential
        
        
         Previous clinical negligence/employer/public liability claims experience
         Previous Coronial/Inquest management experience
         Proven ability to work to tight deadlines
         Able to demonstrate a clear understanding of CPR, the claims process and HMC Rules & Regulations
         Strong technical knowledge in areas relevant to legal healthcare practice
         Good understanding of the principles of investigation management, root cause analysis techniques and Clinical Governance
        
        
       
       
        Additional Criteria
       
       
        Essential
        
        
         Strong problem solving ability and capacity to recognise alternative solutions where necessary
         Strong work load management skills
         Ability to interpret national policy and guidance, identify local implications and apply implementation to a local setting
         Critical appraisal of wide ranging documents to facilitate assessment of risk and to ensure appropriate and sensitive communication/management of claims/inquests
         Ability to manage, prioritise and deliver a number of projects and work programmes within timescales
         Ability to work well under pressure
         Good standard of computer literacy including word processing, spreadsheets and databases
         Competent with gathering, collating and analysing data and information from a variety of sources effectively
         Data manipulation including identification, accessing and downloading of data, design set up and development of data entry systems including automation as appropriate
         Makes clear recommendations indicating benefits/consequences and identify risks
         Analyses and uses complex information from a variety of sources and formats and undertakes information analysis
         Strong interpersonal skills
         Good communicator at all levels
         Written - experience of drafting letters and technical reports with clarity and awareness. Excellent writing skills. Ability to prepare written material presenting complex matters in a logical way using the appropriate style, content and language for the audience
         Oral - Communicate clearly with appropriate groups.
        
        
       
       
        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.
       
      
     
    
   
  
 



Band 6 Legal Officer - University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Band 6 Legal Officer

You should have relevant legal qualifications, experience in health law, strong communication skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Legal advocacy skills are essential.

You will manage legal matters, provide legal advice, support contract negotiations, ensure compliance, and assist with policy development within the healthcare environment.

Logistics

Research & Development

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 <li>Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*</li>
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 Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*


You need a degree, experience in claims management, strong legal knowledge, excellent communication skills, data analysis ability, and the capacity to manage workloads under pressure.

You will manage clinical negligence and liability claims, prioritize tasks, communicate complex information, and interact with various stakeholders, including legal advisors and the Coroner's office.

University Hospitals Birmingham

You need a relevant degree or CIPS Level 4+, contract management experience, strong negotiation skills, proficiency in MS Office, and a commitment to ongoing professional development.

You will manage contracts and SLAs, monitor KPIs, ensure compliance, analyze data, and liaise with stakeholders on contract delivery and issues.

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        <p>This role will work within the Birmingham and Solihull Procurement Collaborative (BSOL PC) team hosted by UHB, responsible for providing dedicated contract management support to all Trusts of which BSOL PC are responsible for.</p>
        <ul>
         <li>Subsidiary companies associated with any of our Trusts including Summerhill Services Limited (SSL), a wholly owned subsidiary of Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. Providers of Estates and Facilities Management services to over 50 sites throughout the West Midlands.</li>
         <li>The Post holder will be a key member of the Procurement team reporting to the Senior Contracts Manager on a day-to-day basis, supporting the delivery of the overall aims and objectives of the Procurement department by undertaking a range of functions, which includes but is not limited to:</li>
         <li>Directly involved in the agreement, monitoring and management of BSOL PC Contracts and SLAs</li>
         <li>Manage Contracts in line with Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and legal requirements. The Post holder will deal with all issues relating to the delivery, monitoring &amp; review of all such Contracts.</li>
         <li>The post holder will provide data processing (in line with contract KPIs), systems development and analysis of complex and sensitive information and will be expected to report and liaise with BSOL PC and ICS stakeholders.</li>
        </ul>
        <p></p>
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        <h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Main duties, tasks &amp; skills required</b></h2>
        <p>*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*</p>
       </div>
       <div>
        <h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>About us</b></h2>
        <p></p>
        <p>We are recognised as one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK. Our vision is to Build Healthier Lives, and we recognise that we need incredible staff to do this.</p>
        <p>Our commitment to our staff is to create the best place for them to work, and we are dedicated to:</p>
        <p>Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff, including a commitment of offering flexible working where we can;<br> Offer our staff a wide variety of training and development opportunities, to support their personal and career development objectives.</p>
        <p>UHB is committed to ensuring that our staff are treated fairly and feel that they belong, by creating a kind and inclusive environment. This is about equity of opportunity; removing all barriers, including discrimination and ensuring each individual member of staff reach their true potential, achieve their ambitions and thrive in their work. This is more than words. We are taking action. Our commitment to an inclusive culture is embedded at all levels of the organisation where every voice is heard, driven by our diverse and active staff networks, and at Board level by the Fairness Taskforce led by our CEO. We nurture a culture which empowers staff to challenge discriminatory behaviours and to enable people to bring their 'whole self' to a kinder, more connected and bold place to work.</p>
        <p>University Hospitals Birmingham is a Smoke-Free premises hospital.</p>
        <p></p>
       </div>
       <div>
        <h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Job description</b></h2>
        <p>*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*</p>
       </div>
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        <h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Person specification</b></h2>
       </div>
       <div>
        <h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Qualifications</b></h3>
       </div>
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        <h4 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Essential</b></h4>
        <ul>
         <li>Knowledge of professional purchasing principles acquired through degree or Chartered Institute of Purchasing &amp; Supply (CIPS), plus specialist expertise in procurement and contract management obtained via further training and experience or equivalent post graduate diploma level qualification.</li>
        </ul>
       </div>
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        <h4 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Desirable</b></h4>
        <p></p>
        <ul>
         <li>Chartered Institute of Purchasing &amp; Supply Level 4 qualification (or above) Foundation Diploma in Procurement Supply or working towards</li>
         <li>Cabinet Office or equivalent training undertaken regarding The Procurement Act 2023</li>
        </ul>
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        <h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Experience</b></h3>
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        <h4 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Essential</b></h4>
        <p></p>
        <ul>
         <li>Experience of contract, stakeholder &amp; supplier management</li>
         <li>Evidence of relevant experience in a similar role</li>
         <li>Experience of setting up / monitoring / management and negotiating contracts</li>
         <li>Experience of working with a wide range of Stakeholder groups</li>
         <li>Sound knowledge of contract management</li>
         <li>Knowledge of best practice in Procurement &amp; Supply</li>
         <li>Knowledge of principles of contracting (law and content), procurement and the tendering process</li>
        </ul>
        <p></p>
       </div>
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        <h4 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Desirable</b></h4>
        <p></p>
        <ul>
         <li>Experience of activity modelling, forecasting, market analysis and business case appraisal</li>
         <li>Experience in using online platforms such as Atamis and Advise Inc.</li>
         <li>Knowledge of National and Bespoke Trust Contracts</li>
         <li>Knowledge of Information Governance guidelines and the Freedom of Information Act</li>
        </ul>
        <p></p>
       </div>
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        <h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Additional Criteria</b></h3>
       </div>
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        <h4 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Essential</b></h4>
        <p></p>
        <p>Communication/Relationship Skills:</p>
        <ul>
         <li>Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with people/stakeholders at all levels</li>
         <li>Able to identify and manage issues as they arise and demonstrate problem solving skills</li>
         <li>Good verbal communication and presentation skills including the ability to explain highly complex issues</li>
         <li>Ability to work as a core member of a team</li>
        </ul>
        <p>Analytical &amp; Judgement skills:</p>
        <ul>
         <li>Familiarity with computerised finance systems and ability to use systems for financial analysis and reporting, including spreadsheets and databases</li>
         <li>Ability to communicate highly complex financial information and technical concepts to colleagues both verbally and written within the Trust and externally</li>
         <li>Ability to solve complex problems in an innovative way</li>
         <li>Ability to analyse complex information and /or present in a clear format</li>
         <li>Negotiation and influencing skills and the ability to stay calm in difficult situations e.g. confrontational meetings</li>
        </ul>
        <p>Planning &amp; Organisational skills:</p>
        <ul>
         <li>Ability to work independently within clearly defined policies and procedures</li>
        </ul>
        <p>IT Skills:</p>
        <ul>
         <li>Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Word</li>
         <li>Ability to translate and manipulate highly complex performance, information and financial issues into concise reports</li>
        </ul>
        <p>Physical Skills:</p>
        <ul>
         <li>Flexible approach to working</li>
         <li>Ability to work under pressure and to meet tight deadlines</li>
         <li>Maintain a professional Code of Conduct in line with Trust policy</li>
         <li>Ability to remain calm and perform consistently in stressful situations</li>
         <li>Planned and organised approach</li>
         <li>Ability to work without substantial supervision</li>
         <li>Demonstrable commitment to Continuing Professional Development in accordance with the requirements of the professional bodies</li>
         <li>Commitment to development and training of staff</li>
         <li>Adhere to and ensure compliance with relevant Health and Safety legislation</li>
         <li>Ability to travel to fulfil the role involving frequent travel both between hospital sites and offsite elsewhere, as required</li>
        </ul>
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        Job summary
        
        This role will work within the Birmingham and Solihull Procurement Collaborative (BSOL PC) team hosted by UHB, responsible for providing dedicated contract management support to all Trusts of which BSOL PC are responsible for.
        
         Subsidiary companies associated with any of our Trusts including Summerhill Services Limited (SSL), a wholly owned subsidiary of Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. Providers of Estates and Facilities Management services to over 50 sites throughout the West Midlands.
         The Post holder will be a key member of the Procurement team reporting to the Senior Contracts Manager on a day-to-day basis, supporting the delivery of the overall aims and objectives of the Procurement department by undertaking a range of functions, which includes but is not limited to:
         Directly involved in the agreement, monitoring and management of BSOL PC Contracts and SLAs
         Manage Contracts in line with Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and legal requirements. The Post holder will deal with all issues relating to the delivery, monitoring & review of all such Contracts.
         The post holder will provide data processing (in line with contract KPIs), systems development and analysis of complex and sensitive information and will be expected to report and liaise with BSOL PC and ICS stakeholders.
        
        
       
       
        Main duties, tasks & skills required
        *Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*
       
       
        About us
        
        We are recognised as one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK. Our vision is to Build Healthier Lives, and we recognise that we need incredible staff to do this.
        Our commitment to our staff is to create the best place for them to work, and we are dedicated to:
        Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff, including a commitment of offering flexible working where we can; Offer our staff a wide variety of training and development opportunities, to support their personal and career development objectives.
        UHB is committed to ensuring that our staff are treated fairly and feel that they belong, by creating a kind and inclusive environment. This is about equity of opportunity; removing all barriers, including discrimination and ensuring each individual member of staff reach their true potential, achieve their ambitions and thrive in their work. This is more than words. We are taking action. Our commitment to an inclusive culture is embedded at all levels of the organisation where every voice is heard, driven by our diverse and active staff networks, and at Board level by the Fairness Taskforce led by our CEO. We nurture a culture which empowers staff to challenge discriminatory behaviours and to enable people to bring their 'whole self' to a kinder, more connected and bold place to work.
        University Hospitals Birmingham is a Smoke-Free premises hospital.
        
       
       
        Job description
        *Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*
       
       
        Person specification
       
       
        Qualifications
       
       
        Essential
        
         Knowledge of professional purchasing principles acquired through degree or Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply (CIPS), plus specialist expertise in procurement and contract management obtained via further training and experience or equivalent post graduate diploma level qualification.
        
       
       
        Desirable
        
        
         Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply Level 4 qualification (or above) Foundation Diploma in Procurement Supply or working towards
         Cabinet Office or equivalent training undertaken regarding The Procurement Act 2023
        
        
       
       
        Experience
       
       
        Essential
        
        
         Experience of contract, stakeholder & supplier management
         Evidence of relevant experience in a similar role
         Experience of setting up / monitoring / management and negotiating contracts
         Experience of working with a wide range of Stakeholder groups
         Sound knowledge of contract management
         Knowledge of best practice in Procurement & Supply
         Knowledge of principles of contracting (law and content), procurement and the tendering process
        
        
       
       
        Desirable
        
        
         Experience of activity modelling, forecasting, market analysis and business case appraisal
         Experience in using online platforms such as Atamis and Advise Inc.
         Knowledge of National and Bespoke Trust Contracts
         Knowledge of Information Governance guidelines and the Freedom of Information Act
        
        
       
       
        Additional Criteria
       
       
        Essential
        
        Communication/Relationship Skills:
        
         Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with people/stakeholders at all levels
         Able to identify and manage issues as they arise and demonstrate problem solving skills
         Good verbal communication and presentation skills including the ability to explain highly complex issues
         Ability to work as a core member of a team
        
        Analytical & Judgement skills:
        
         Familiarity with computerised finance systems and ability to use systems for financial analysis and reporting, including spreadsheets and databases
         Ability to communicate highly complex financial information and technical concepts to colleagues both verbally and written within the Trust and externally
         Ability to solve complex problems in an innovative way
         Ability to analyse complex information and /or present in a clear format
         Negotiation and influencing skills and the ability to stay calm in difficult situations e.g. confrontational meetings
        
        Planning & Organisational skills:
        
         Ability to work independently within clearly defined policies and procedures
        
        IT Skills:
        
         Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Word
         Ability to translate and manipulate highly complex performance, information and financial issues into concise reports
        
        Physical Skills:
        
         Flexible approach to working
         Ability to work under pressure and to meet tight deadlines
         Maintain a professional Code of Conduct in line with Trust policy
         Ability to remain calm and perform consistently in stressful situations
         Planned and organised approach
         Ability to work without substantial supervision
         Demonstrable commitment to Continuing Professional Development in accordance with the requirements of the professional bodies
         Commitment to development and training of staff
         Adhere to and ensure compliance with relevant Health and Safety legislation
         Ability to travel to fulfil the role involving frequent travel both between hospital sites and offsite elsewhere, as required
        
       
      
     
    
   
  
 



Band 6 Contracts Manager - University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Band 6 Contracts Manager

You need a relevant degree or CIPS, contract and stakeholder management experience, strong communication skills, IT proficiency, and a commitment to ongoing professional development.

You will manage and monitor contracts, ensure compliance with KPIs, analyze complex data, report to stakeholders, and provide updates and risk assessments to Trust staff.

Accounting & Tax

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        <h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Job summary</b></h2>
        <p></p>
        <p>This role will work within the Birmingham and Solihull Procurement Collaborative (BSOL PC) team hosted by UHB, responsible for providing dedicated contract management support to all Trusts of which BSOL PC are responsible for.</p>
        <ul>
         <li>Subsidiary companies associated with any of our Trusts including Summerhill Services Limited (SSL), a wholly owned subsidiary of Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. Providers of Estates and Facilities Management services to over 50 sites throughout the West Midlands.</li>
         <li>The Post holder will be a key member of the Procurement team reporting to the Senior Contracts Manager on a day-to-day basis, supporting the delivery of the overall aims and objectives of the Procurement department by undertaking a range of functions, which includes but is not limited to:</li>
         <li>Directly involved in the agreement, monitoring and management of BSOL PC Contracts and SLAs</li>
         <li>Manage Contracts in line with Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and legal requirements. The Post holder will deal with all issues relating to the delivery, monitoring &amp; review of all such Contracts.</li>
         <li>The post holder will provide data processing (in line with contract KPIs), systems development and analysis of complex and sensitive information and will be expected to report and liaise with BSOL PC and ICS stakeholders.</li>
        </ul><br>
        <p></p>
       </div>
       <div>
        <h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Main duties, tasks &amp; skills required</b></h2>
        <p></p>
        <p>The role includes the regular reporting of activity, operational, performance and financial management with suppliers and stakeholders and providing updates, risk assessment and professional advice to Trust staff.</p>
        <p>Please refer to the job description attached.</p>
        <p></p>
       </div>
       <div>
        <h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>About us</b></h2>
        <p></p>
        <p>We are recognised as one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK. Our vision is to Build Healthier Lives, and we recognise that we need incredible staff to do this.</p>
        <p>Our commitment to our staff is to create the best place for them to work, and we are dedicated to:</p>
        <p>Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff, including a commitment of offering flexible working where we can;<br> Offer our staff a wide variety of training and development opportunities, to support their personal and career development objectives.</p>
        <p>UHB is committed to ensuring that our staff are treated fairly and feel that they belong, by creating a kind and inclusive environment. This is about equity of opportunity; removing all barriers, including discrimination and ensuring each individual member of staff reach their true potential, achieve their ambitions and thrive in their work. This is more than words. We are taking action. Our commitment to an inclusive culture is embedded at all levels of the organisation where every voice is heard, driven by our diverse and active staff networks, and at Board level by the Fairness Taskforce led by our CEO. We nurture a culture which empowers staff to challenge discriminatory behaviours and to enable people to bring their 'whole self' to a kinder, more connected and bold place to work.</p>
        <p>University Hospitals Birmingham is a Smoke-Free premises hospital.</p>
        <p></p>
       </div>
       <div>
        <h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Job description</b></h2>
        <p>*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*</p>
       </div>
       <div>
        <h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Person specification</b></h2>
       </div>
       <div>
        <h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Qualifications</b></h3>
       </div>
       <div>
        <h4 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Essential</b></h4>
        <ul>
         <li>Knowledge of professional purchasing principles acquired through degree or Chartered Institute of Purchasing &amp; Supply (CIPS), plus specialist expertise in procurement and contract management obtained via further training and experience or equivalent post graduate diploma level qualification.</li>
        </ul>
       </div>
       <div>
        <h4 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Desirable</b></h4>
        <p></p>
        <ul>
         <li>Chartered Institute of Purchasing &amp; Supply Level 4 qualification (or above) Foundation Diploma in Procurement Supply or working towards</li>
         <li>Cabinet Office or equivalent training undertaken regarding The Procurement Act 2023</li>
        </ul>
        <p></p>
       </div>
       <div>
        <h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Experience</b></h3>
       </div>
       <div>
        <h4 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Essential</b></h4>
        <p></p>
        <ul>
         <li>Experience of contract, stakeholder &amp; supplier management</li>
         <li>Evidence of relevant experience in a similar role</li>
         <li>Experience of setting up / monitoring / management and negotiating contracts</li>
         <li>Experience of working with a wide range of Stakeholder groups</li>
         <li>Sound knowledge of contract management</li>
         <li>Knowledge of best practice in Procurement &amp; Supply</li>
         <li>Knowledge of principles of contracting (law and content), procurement and the tendering process</li>
        </ul>
        <p></p>
       </div>
       <div>
        <h4 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Desirable</b></h4>
        <p></p>
        <ul>
         <li>Experience of activity modelling, forecasting, market analysis and business case appraisal</li>
         <li>Experience in using online platforms such as Atamis and Advise Inc.</li>
         <li>Knowledge of National and Bespoke Trust Contracts</li>
         <li>Knowledge of Information Governance guidelines and the Freedom of Information Act</li>
        </ul>
        <p></p>
       </div>
       <div>
        <h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Additional Criteria</b></h3>
       </div>
       <div>
        <h4 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Essential</b></h4>
        <p></p>
        <p>Communication/Relationship Skills:</p>
        <ul>
         <li>Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with people/stakeholders at all levels</li>
         <li>Able to identify and manage issues as they arise and demonstrate problem solving skills</li>
         <li>Good verbal communication and presentation skills including the ability to explain highly complex issues</li>
         <li>Ability to work as a core member of a team</li>
        </ul>
        <p>Analytical &amp; Judgement skills:</p>
        <ul>
         <li>Familiarity with computerised finance systems and ability to use systems for financial analysis and reporting, including spreadsheets and databases</li>
         <li>Ability to communicate highly complex financial information and technical concepts to colleagues both verbally and written within the Trust and externally</li>
         <li>Ability to solve complex problems in an innovative way</li>
         <li>Ability to analyse complex information and /or present in a clear format</li>
         <li>Negotiation and influencing skills and the ability to stay calm in difficult situations e.g. confrontational meetings</li>
        </ul>
        <p>Planning &amp; Organisational skills:</p>
        <ul>
         <li>Ability to work independently within clearly defined policies and procedures</li>
        </ul>
        <p>IT Skills:</p>
        <ul>
         <li>Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Word</li>
         <li>Ability to translate and manipulate highly complex performance, information and financial issues into concise reports</li>
        </ul>
        <p>Physical Skills:</p>
        <ul>
         <li>Flexible approach to working</li>
         <li>Ability to work under pressure and to meet tight deadlines</li>
         <li>Maintain a professional Code of Conduct in line with Trust policy</li>
         <li>Ability to remain calm and perform consistently in stressful situations</li>
         <li>Planned and organised approach</li>
         <li>Ability to work without substantial supervision</li>
         <li>Demonstrable commitment to Continuing Professional Development in accordance with the requirements of the professional bodies</li>
         <li>Commitment to development and training of staff</li>
         <li>Adhere to and ensure compliance with relevant Health and Safety legislation</li>
         <li>Ability to travel to fulfil the role involving frequent travel both between hospital sites and offsite elsewhere, as required</li>
        </ul>
       </div>
      </div>
     </div>
    </div>
   </div>
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        Job summary
        
        This role will work within the Birmingham and Solihull Procurement Collaborative (BSOL PC) team hosted by UHB, responsible for providing dedicated contract management support to all Trusts of which BSOL PC are responsible for.
        
         Subsidiary companies associated with any of our Trusts including Summerhill Services Limited (SSL), a wholly owned subsidiary of Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. Providers of Estates and Facilities Management services to over 50 sites throughout the West Midlands.
         The Post holder will be a key member of the Procurement team reporting to the Senior Contracts Manager on a day-to-day basis, supporting the delivery of the overall aims and objectives of the Procurement department by undertaking a range of functions, which includes but is not limited to:
         Directly involved in the agreement, monitoring and management of BSOL PC Contracts and SLAs
         Manage Contracts in line with Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and legal requirements. The Post holder will deal with all issues relating to the delivery, monitoring & review of all such Contracts.
         The post holder will provide data processing (in line with contract KPIs), systems development and analysis of complex and sensitive information and will be expected to report and liaise with BSOL PC and ICS stakeholders.
        
        
       
       
        Main duties, tasks & skills required
        
        The role includes the regular reporting of activity, operational, performance and financial management with suppliers and stakeholders and providing updates, risk assessment and professional advice to Trust staff.
        Please refer to the job description attached.
        
       
       
        About us
        
        We are recognised as one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK. Our vision is to Build Healthier Lives, and we recognise that we need incredible staff to do this.
        Our commitment to our staff is to create the best place for them to work, and we are dedicated to:
        Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff, including a commitment of offering flexible working where we can; Offer our staff a wide variety of training and development opportunities, to support their personal and career development objectives.
        UHB is committed to ensuring that our staff are treated fairly and feel that they belong, by creating a kind and inclusive environment. This is about equity of opportunity; removing all barriers, including discrimination and ensuring each individual member of staff reach their true potential, achieve their ambitions and thrive in their work. This is more than words. We are taking action. Our commitment to an inclusive culture is embedded at all levels of the organisation where every voice is heard, driven by our diverse and active staff networks, and at Board level by the Fairness Taskforce led by our CEO. We nurture a culture which empowers staff to challenge discriminatory behaviours and to enable people to bring their 'whole self' to a kinder, more connected and bold place to work.
        University Hospitals Birmingham is a Smoke-Free premises hospital.
        
       
       
        Job description
        *Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*
       
       
        Person specification
       
       
        Qualifications
       
       
        Essential
        
         Knowledge of professional purchasing principles acquired through degree or Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply (CIPS), plus specialist expertise in procurement and contract management obtained via further training and experience or equivalent post graduate diploma level qualification.
        
       
       
        Desirable
        
        
         Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply Level 4 qualification (or above) Foundation Diploma in Procurement Supply or working towards
         Cabinet Office or equivalent training undertaken regarding The Procurement Act 2023
        
        
       
       
        Experience
       
       
        Essential
        
        
         Experience of contract, stakeholder & supplier management
         Evidence of relevant experience in a similar role
         Experience of setting up / monitoring / management and negotiating contracts
         Experience of working with a wide range of Stakeholder groups
         Sound knowledge of contract management
         Knowledge of best practice in Procurement & Supply
         Knowledge of principles of contracting (law and content), procurement and the tendering process
        
        
       
       
        Desirable
        
        
         Experience of activity modelling, forecasting, market analysis and business case appraisal
         Experience in using online platforms such as Atamis and Advise Inc.
         Knowledge of National and Bespoke Trust Contracts
         Knowledge of Information Governance guidelines and the Freedom of Information Act
        
        
       
       
        Additional Criteria
       
       
        Essential
        
        Communication/Relationship Skills:
        
         Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with people/stakeholders at all levels
         Able to identify and manage issues as they arise and demonstrate problem solving skills
         Good verbal communication and presentation skills including the ability to explain highly complex issues
         Ability to work as a core member of a team
        
        Analytical & Judgement skills:
        
         Familiarity with computerised finance systems and ability to use systems for financial analysis and reporting, including spreadsheets and databases
         Ability to communicate highly complex financial information and technical concepts to colleagues both verbally and written within the Trust and externally
         Ability to solve complex problems in an innovative way
         Ability to analyse complex information and /or present in a clear format
         Negotiation and influencing skills and the ability to stay calm in difficult situations e.g. confrontational meetings
        
        Planning & Organisational skills:
        
         Ability to work independently within clearly defined policies and procedures
        
        IT Skills:
        
         Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Word
         Ability to translate and manipulate highly complex performance, information and financial issues into concise reports
        
        Physical Skills:
        
         Flexible approach to working
         Ability to work under pressure and to meet tight deadlines
         Maintain a professional Code of Conduct in line with Trust policy
         Ability to remain calm and perform consistently in stressful situations
         Planned and organised approach
         Ability to work without substantial supervision
         Demonstrable commitment to Continuing Professional Development in accordance with the requirements of the professional bodies
         Commitment to development and training of staff
         Adhere to and ensure compliance with relevant Health and Safety legislation
         Ability to travel to fulfil the role involving frequent travel both between hospital sites and offsite elsewhere, as required
        
       
      
     
    
   
  
 



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