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Job overview

An exciting opportunity has become available for an experienced Digital Contract Manager to join the Digital Business Management team within the Digital Transformation department.

The team are in the supporting significant procurement exercises including Electronic Patient Record (EPR), Communication systems and Medical Imaging system where the Digital Contract Manager will be responsible for managing the contracts in line with best practice.

The team are responsible for the management of around 150 individual contracts which are proposed for consolidation over the next year to obtain best value for the services provided.

The successful candidate will have a high level of technical knowledge to be able to manage the digital contracts effectively and efficiently ensuring regular contract review meetings with suppliers, engaging with Trust key stakeholders such as the Information Asset Owner (IAO), system manager, technical team lead, clinical and administration leads to ensure the contract is delivering against Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and Service Level Agreements (SLAs).

There will be a range of opportunities to improve your skills within the Trust while engaging with a range of roles across DBTH. The role will involve close working relationships with the Trust procurement department, finance, project teams, technical teams and Digital Practitioner team. 

Interviews will be held on Monday 12th August 2024

Main duties of the job

The role will directly manage the Digital Contract and Buying team to ensure that digital secure and compliant procurement processes to obtain best value in the procurement of all digital goods and services to achieve the agreed Cost Improvement Programme (CIP).

The role will be varied and will involve communicating with the internal stakeholders, suppliers and always responding and acting in a professional manner. 

We are looking for an individual who can rise to the challenge of working in a busy friendly environment. The successful candidate will:

·       Educated to degree level in management or ICT subject or equivalent experience.

·       Must hold CIPS Level 4 active registration

• Be proficient in the use of Microsoft 365 Office applications
• Be able to prioritise and manage a varied workload
• Have excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Have a keen eye for detail and maintain a high level of accuracy
• Have knowledge of a wide range of digital technologies both software and hardware
• Have knowledge of procurement rules and Standing Financial Instructions (SFIs)
• Be able to demonstrate the Trust We Care Values and DBTH Way

Working for our organisation

DBTH is one of Yorkshire’s Leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 440,000.  Our services are based over three main hospital sites and several additional services employing over 7,000 colleagues.   

It is our goal to give those who join Team DBTH the tools and opportunities to grow their career, it’s our pledge to help you Develop, Belong and Thrive, Here.

As an organisation that supports flexible working, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.

As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.

We offer a range of benefits to support our people including:
•    Extensive range of learning opportunities
•    NHS Pension Scheme
•    Generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms & Conditions
•    Comprehensive health and wellbeing support 
•    NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice scheme
•    Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers.