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Contracts Officer

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior, Mid & Senior Level
  • Government & Politics
    Healthcare
  • London

AI generated summary

  • You must support contractual management, provide analysis and communications, ensure accurate coordination, and manage tasks and stakeholder relationships effectively.
  • You will manage contracts, support project delivery, conduct analysis, draft communications, and facilitate stakeholder management across various teams and organisations.

Requirements

  • Support teams to deliver effective contractual management within the Finance and Performance Directorate to ensure that the portfolio of tasks/projects is planned, managed and delivered effectively.
  • Support and inform the targeting of resources, monitoring, implementation and evaluation of the tasks/projects by providing high-quality support including complex information and analysis, communications and stakeholder management.
  • Ensure accurate and open communication and coordination with a range of organisations and individuals, researching and drafting correspondence and papers and ensuring the management of specific tasks, lead reporting and analysis across a range of specialities, functions and projects.
  • Be a key member of the team as well as supporting effective communication and stakeholder management, both internally and externally.
  • The job description and person specification is an outline of the tasks, responsibilities and outcomes required of the role. The job holder will carry out any other duties as may reasonably be required by their line manager.

Responsibilities

  • Support teams to deliver effective contractual management within the Finance and Performance Directorate to ensure that the portfolio of tasks/projects is planned, managed and delivered effectively.
  • Support and inform the targeting of resources, monitoring, implementation and evaluation of the tasks/projects by providing high-quality support including complex information and analysis, communications and stakeholder management.
  • Ensure accurate and open communication and coordination with a range of organisations and individuals, researching and drafting correspondence and papers and ensuring the management of specific tasks, lead reporting and analysis across a range of specialities, functions and projects.
  • Be a key member of the team as well as supporting effective communication and stakeholder management, both internally and externally.
  • The job description and person specification is an outline of the tasks, responsibilities and outcomes required of the role. The job holder will carry out any other duties as may reasonably be required by their line manager.

FAQs

What is the primary responsibility of a Contracts Officer at NHS North East London Integrated Care Board?

The primary responsibility is to be the lead for a small portfolio of NHS, private, and third-sector service provider contracts, effectively liaising between providers and commissioners of the services.

How many Contract Officer positions are being recruited for?

Two Contract Officer positions are being recruited for.

What types of contracts will the Contracts Officer be managing?

The Contracts Officer will manage contracts related to Mental Health, Community Services, or Acute Services.

What kind of support will the Contracts Officer provide to the team?

The Contracts Officer will provide administrative support to team members managing high-risk or high-value provider contracts, as well as assisting with cross-portfolio work areas.

What skills are essential for the Contracts Officer role?

Essential skills include effective communication, coordination with various organizations, research and drafting capabilities, and the ability to manage complex information and analysis.

Who is the first point of contact for providers?

The Contracts Officer is the first point of contact between the Integrated Care Board (ICB) and the service providers.

How does the role require the Contracts Officer to handle changing priorities?

The Contracts Officer must respond quickly to changing priorities and manage their own workload, especially as provider performance or payment issues can arise unexpectedly.

Who can be contacted for further details or informal visits about the position?

For further details or informal visits, you can contact Sherifah Scott, Head of Contracts, via email at sherifah.scott@nhs.net.

What is the main focus of NHS North East London Integrated Care Board?

The main focus is to put the needs of communities at the heart of commissioning arrangements and to work collaboratively across health, social care, and the voluntary sector to improve health and wellbeing.

Is prior experience in contract management necessary for this job?

While the job description does not explicitly state this, prior experience in contract management is generally beneficial for a role of this nature.

NHS North East London is responsible for planning and buying health services to meet our population's needs.

Science & Healthcare
Industry
501-1000
Employees
2022
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

NHS North East London oversees and coordinates healthcare services across the North East London region. Their mission is to improve health outcomes by integrating care services, fostering collaboration among healthcare providers, and addressing local health needs. The organization's purpose is to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care while promoting health equity and efficiency in the healthcare system.