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Head of Strategic Development and Implementation

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NHS North East London

Sep 13

  • Job
    Full-time
    Expert Level
  • London

AI generated summary

  • You must provide strategic procurement advice, manage all procurement activities, ensure compliance, lead change programs, motivate teams, and develop sustainable, commercial services.
  • You will analyze markets, manage procurement activities, negotiate contracts, lead teams, ensure compliance, and develop strategic initiatives to enhance service sustainability and efficiency.

Requirements

  • - Being responsive and visible as the professional and service lead for procurement, interfacing with customers and internally within the ICB providing strategic procurement advice.
  • - Ownership, management, negotiation and governance of all procurement activity conducted on behalf of customers
  • - Lead assurance processes so that all procurement is undertaken professionally and delivered to a high standard and in line with all national, EU policies and regulations
  • - Lead change programmes such as consolidating the procurement and contracting teams into a single service. This will be characterised by a single set of governance and processes.
  • - Lead and motivate a diverse team ensuring it is commercially focused, operates to best practice and seeks opportunities for continuous improvement.
  • - Develop the Procurement Service leadership capacity and plan for post-holder succession.
  • - Raise the profile and awareness of procurement services within the ICB and its stakeholders and use this to build business development opportunities.
  • - Proactively develop the service into a sustainable and commercial function

Responsibilities

  • - Market analysis and development – benchmarking; developing and implementing strategies to stimulate the provider market.
  • - Healthcare procurement – strategic procurement advice and delivery, compliance with relevant regulatory requirements, implementation of customer commissioning strategies through appropriate market interventions.
  • - eProcurement service which supports the purchase and sale of supplies, equipment, works and services.
  • - The technology is designed to centralise and automate interactions between an organisation, customers, and other value chain partners to improve speed and efficiency of procurement practices.
  • - Contract negotiation – negotiation strategies, supporting the negotiation process and contract documentation design.
  • - Being responsive and visible as the professional and service lead for procurement, interfacing with customers and internally within the ICB providing strategic procurement advice.
  • - Ownership, management, negotiation and governance of all procurement activity conducted on behalf of customers.
  • - Lead assurance processes so that all procurement is undertaken professionally and delivered to a high standard and in line with all national, EU policies and regulations.
  • - Lead change programmes such as consolidating the procurement and contracting teams into a single service. This will be characterised by a single set of governance and processes.
  • - Lead and motivate a diverse team ensuring it is commercially focused, operates to best practice and seeks opportunities for continuous improvement.
  • - Develop the Procurement Service leadership capacity and plan for post-holder succession.
  • - Raise the profile and awareness of procurement services within the ICB and its stakeholders and use this to build business development opportunities.
  • - Proactively develop the service into a sustainable and commercial function.

FAQs

What is the main focus of the Head of Strategic Development and Implementation role?

The main focus is to lead strategic delivery within the procurement team and manage key portfolios of strategic and operational work on behalf of the NHS London Commercial Hub Director and other team members.

What qualifications are needed for this position?

The ideal candidate should have significant experience in procurement, contract negotiation, and team leadership, along with a strong understanding of relevant regulatory requirements, preferably within the healthcare sector.

What are the primary responsibilities of this role?

Responsibilities include providing strategic procurement advice, managing procurement activities, leading change programs, motivating a diverse team, and raising the profile of procurement services within the ICB.

How does this role contribute to the NHS's mission?

This role supports the NHS mission by ensuring high-quality procurement services that ultimately enhance healthcare delivery and foster integrated collaborative efforts to improve health and wellbeing in communities.

Is there an emphasis on personal development in this role?

Yes, there is an emphasis on personal development, with plans to develop leadership capacity and post-holder succession for the Procurement Service.

What kind of team will the Head of Strategic Development and Implementation be leading?

The individual will be leading a diverse procurement team that is commercially focused and seeks continuous improvement in best practices.

How will success be measured in this position?

Success will be measured by the effectiveness and professionalism of procurement activities, adherence to national and EU regulations, team performance, and the ability to raise the profile and sustainability of procurement services.

Can you provide examples of specific projects this role might oversee?

This role may oversee projects such as the consolidation of procurement and contracting teams into a single service and strategies for stimulating the provider market through market analysis and development initiatives.

Who can I contact for informal inquiries about the role?

For further details or informal visits, you can contact Lee Eborall, the Director of NHS London Commercial Hub, at lee.eborall1@nhs.net.

Are there opportunities for collaboration in this position?

Yes, the role involves working closely with various stakeholders including customers, internal teams, and partners in health, social care, and the voluntary sector to foster collaboration.

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NHS North East London

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.