Contracts Officer
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This post is part of the Commissioning, Contracts and Compliance Team within the Adult Social Care Directorate, which has responsibility for the commissioning and procurement of adult social care services, in compliance with regulatory requirements.
The commissioning and delivery of these services (such as care home, care at home, support, day and respite care services) are a critical part of the whole health and social care system and key to supporting the overall aims of the Highland Health and Social Care Partnership to support people and communities in Highland to live healthy lives and to achieve their potential and choice to live independently where possible.
The post holder will have a key role in ensuring the required contractual processes and documentation is in place for the commissioning of adult social care services, and for supporting the monitoring and commissioning of these services.
For more information about this post, please refer to the job description.
Applicants must have strong administrative, analytical and project management skills, an HND level qualification in relevant subject or substantial relevant experience. Applicants must be able to demonstrate the ability to work independently and part of a greater team.
Informal enquiries should be directed to: Colin Stewart, Acting Commissioning, Contracts and Compliance Manager; email: colin.stewart1@nhs.scot (until 03/04/25) or Sonja Matheson, Senior Contracts Officer; email: sonja.matheson@nhs.scot (from 04/08/24).
This role does not meet the eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa or a Health and Care Worker visa. NHS Highland is unable to provide candidates with a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS).
NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.
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NHS Highland is geographically the largest of the 14 regional boards of NHS Scotland, covering an area of 12,500 square miles, across Highland and Argyll & Bute.
As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through our NHS and Social Care values.