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Head of Strategic Development and Implementation

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NHS North East London

2mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Expert Level
  • Government & Politics
    Logistics
  • London

AI generated summary

  • You need leadership experience in healthcare procurement, strong negotiation skills, knowledge of regulations, team management, and a focus on continuous improvement and market analysis.
  • You will lead market analysis, healthcare procurement, contract negotiations, and team management while ensuring compliance and driving service improvements.

Requirements

  • Job Requirements:
  • Leadership experience in procurement within a healthcare setting
  • Proven track record of managing procurement processes from inception to completion
  • Ability to interface with a range of stakeholders and provide strategic procurement advice
  • Strong negotiation skills and experience in contract management
  • Knowledge of national and EU procurement regulations
  • Experience in managing diverse teams and leading change programmes
  • Ability to develop and implement strategies to improve procurement services
  • Strong understanding of market analysis and supplier engagement
  • Commitment to continuous improvement and best practice in procurement

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.
  • Provide leadership to the procurement team and functions, including:
  • 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 purpose of the Head of Strategic Development and Implementation role?

The primary purpose of this role is to lead strategic delivery within the NHS London Commercial Hub, overseeing procurement activities and ensuring high standards of service delivery.

What kind of services does the London Commercial Hub provide?

The London Commercial Hub provides procurement and contracting services, including market analysis, strategic procurement advice, eProcurement services, and contract negotiation support.

What type of experience or skills are required for this position?

Candidates should have substantial experience in procurement, leadership capabilities, strategic planning, change management, and a thorough understanding of relevant national and EU policies.

Who would the Head of Strategic Development and Implementation report to?

This role reports to the NHS London Commercial Hub Director or Associate Director, and collaborates with other Hub team members as needed.

What initiatives will the successful candidate lead?

The successful candidate will lead change programmes aimed at consolidating procurement teams, assure procurement activities are of high standards, and develop the procurement service into a sustainable and commercial function.

Is leadership development a part of this role?

Yes, a key responsibility is to develop the leadership capacity of the procurement service and plan for succession of the post-holder.

How does this role contribute to the community?

This role contributes by fostering integrated and collaborative ways of working with communities and partners to improve health and wellbeing through effective procurement services.

What methods will be employed to ensure the procurement team is motivated and effective?

The role involves leading and motivating a diverse team, ensuring best practices are followed, and identifying continuous improvement opportunities.

How can interested candidates get more information about the job?

Interested candidates can contact Lee Eborall, the Director of the NHS London Commercial Hub, via email at lee.eborall1@nhs.net for further details or to arrange an informal visit.

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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.