Job Summary

Post: Director of Administration & Procurement - Permanent (6 month probation)

Reporting to: Managing Director

Accountable to: Company Director

Department: Based at FCRC Limited, Eastbourne Site, United Kingdom

The candidate will work within the policy framework of FCRC in its provision as a holistic Paediatric rehabilitation practice for children with Cerebral Palsy and motor diseases, by contributing to the therapy team to ensure the aims and objectives of the organisation are met.

The Director of Administration & Procurement is involved in the planning, co-ordination and direction of the Friedman Children Rehabilitation Centre.

This position reports to the Centre’s Managing Director and work closely with the Director of Operations to develop and implement performance driven administrative and procurement strategies for ensuring the efficient delivery of support services within the Centre and help achieve FCRC’s objectives.

This role’s responsibilities will include:

• Managing the day to day function of the administrative, procurement and non-clinical services

• Purchasing Equipment – Monitor and test the effectiveness of therapy equipment, replace failing and outdated and maintain adequate amounts of healthcare supplies.

• Manage the recruitment and selection, supervision, appraisal and training of junior administration  staff.

• Provide administration/supervisor support service to support a wide range of external quality
  assessment activities and initiatives

•  Manage the processing of expenses claims and payroll

• Develop and implement effective policies for all operational procedures

• Prepare work schedules

• Maintain organized medical and employee records

• Train new employees

• Ensure prompt ordering and stocking of medical and office supplies

• Resolve potential administrative and financial issues with patients

• Stay up-to-date with healthcare regulations

• Manage strategies for ensuring quality and value for money for patients, address complaints and
  resolve problems

• Contribute to setting budgets and maintain finances within tight constraints

• Manage contracts and service delivery agreements

• Plan and implement strategic changes to improve service delivery

• Organize clinical governance and audit

• Manage premises, catering, cleaning and security (often via sub-contractors)

• Buy equipment and supplies and organise supply stores

• Support IT systems and plan new provision and development, sometimes for major projects.