Responsible for the growth and development of GRI UK's healthcare services to NHS organsations, Independent Sector Providers, Care Providers and Charities across the UK.

Responsible for the oversight and management / delivery of a range of projects across the company, encompassing national healthcare, education, logistics and retail clients.

Responsible for the Project Management of various projects across Greater Manchester and the UK. Projects include mobilising / implementing new contracts, developing business cases for new services, operational management, contract negotiation and business development activities.

Excel Tender Consulting Ltd was formed in response to a growing market demand from businesses and organisations wanting to improve their performance at the PQQ and ITT / Proposal stages of the tender process.We recognise and appreciate that many businesses don’t want the permanent overheads of a sales / business development team that may not be fully utilised across the year, preferring to engage support from experts in the field as and when required.We have extensive experience… Show more Excel Tender Consulting Ltd was formed in response to a growing market demand from businesses and organisations wanting to improve their performance at the PQQ and ITT / Proposal stages of the tender process.We recognise and appreciate that many businesses don’t want the permanent overheads of a sales / business development team that may not be fully utilised across the year, preferring to engage support from experts in the field as and when required.We have extensive experience in the successful writing and production of winning PQQs, Tenders and Proposals across a number of sectors (public and private)Competitive, transparent pricing that is agreed at the start of the projectBased in Greater Manchester with excellent motorway and train links close by, we work on an “anywhere, anytime, any place” basis. Where appropriate, we base ourselves in your offices to maximize exposure to your business and culture, or alternatively, we can work remotely, reporting back to you on a regular basis.Our business principles are:ReliabilityClient FocussedHonestyProfessionalismConfidentialityFor more information, please visit us at www.exceltenders.com or email stephen@exceltenders.com Show less

Responsible for further developing an established General and Specialist Homecare business into existing markets and the identification / entry into new and emerging ones such as:o Assistive Technology / IT driven solutionso End of Life Careo Hospital Discharge SupportNational role working with the Homecare Director, Branch Managers and colleagues across the wider Medacs business.Secured domiciliary care (general and specialist) contracts in the following… Show more Responsible for further developing an established General and Specialist Homecare business into existing markets and the identification / entry into new and emerging ones such as:o Assistive Technology / IT driven solutionso End of Life Careo Hospital Discharge SupportNational role working with the Homecare Director, Branch Managers and colleagues across the wider Medacs business.Secured domiciliary care (general and specialist) contracts in the following areas:o Sheffield (End of Life Care)o Sheffield Domiciliary Care o Trafford Council / PCT Discharge Supporto Essex Discharge Supporto Cumbria Domiciliary careo Southwark Domiciliary Care (re-negotiation) Show less

Responsibility for the financial performance and effective management of the following contracts totaling circa £12m of annual turnover:o 9 Forensic Health contracts from Leicester to Orkneyo All of the GP provision into the Scottish Prison Service (15 establishments)o Contract with NHS Direct for GP Triage service in West Yorkshireo Occupational Health BusinessOverall responsibility for the achievement of the agreed financial targets whilst balancing the needs of… Show more Responsibility for the financial performance and effective management of the following contracts totaling circa £12m of annual turnover:o 9 Forensic Health contracts from Leicester to Orkneyo All of the GP provision into the Scottish Prison Service (15 establishments)o Contract with NHS Direct for GP Triage service in West Yorkshireo Occupational Health BusinessOverall responsibility for the achievement of the agreed financial targets whilst balancing the needs of the client and the contractually required levels of service, which in some of the Forensic contracts required a clinician to be on site within 60 minutes of call receipt.Responsibility for the management of 7 Contract Managers, Contract Assistants, Lead GPs, Lead Nurses, Contract Assistants and provided support and guidance on :o Operational Management Issueso Client liaisono Staffing Issueso National Strategy / Legislationo Staff Discipline & Complaints Show less

General Business Development role of developing the company’s business in the following markets:o Primary careo Out of Hours Urgent Careo Forensic Medical Serviceso Mental Healtho Prison Healtho Occupational HealthProvision of project management / specialist knowledge skills to all of the above from decision to bid through to final proposals and into negotiation with the client. Each of the above areas have required proposals that bring together the… Show more General Business Development role of developing the company’s business in the following markets:o Primary careo Out of Hours Urgent Careo Forensic Medical Serviceso Mental Healtho Prison Healtho Occupational HealthProvision of project management / specialist knowledge skills to all of the above from decision to bid through to final proposals and into negotiation with the client. Each of the above areas have required proposals that bring together the following core elements of a successful bid:o Strategic approacho Operational deliveryo Financial Modelingo Commercial / Contractual inputo Human Resource expertiseo Transition / Mobilisation Managemento Drafting of text & reviewIntegral part of a small team responsible for winning and implementing over £60m of new business in an 18 month period. Contracts won include 7 Forensic Healthcare contracts, a UK Prison contract, Partnership arrangements with NHS Direct for GP Services and involvement in the acquisition of an Occupational Health business. Show less

General Business Development role of developing the company’s business in the following markets:o Primary careo Out of Hours Urgent Careo Forensic Medical Serviceso Mental Healtho Prison Healtho Occupational Healtho Pathology

Provision of healthcare planning advice on numerous NHS capital developments, including guidance around and through the PFI process, more detailed support regarding the developments of SOC’s, OBC’s & PSCs and the transfer of services between hospitals and out into the community. Heavily involved in helping to develop initial design concepts through to final agreed designs and subsequent submission. This evolution in design included liaison with clinical representatives from the… Show more Provision of healthcare planning advice on numerous NHS capital developments, including guidance around and through the PFI process, more detailed support regarding the developments of SOC’s, OBC’s & PSCs and the transfer of services between hospitals and out into the community. Heavily involved in helping to develop initial design concepts through to final agreed designs and subsequent submission. This evolution in design included liaison with clinical representatives from the Trusts, involvement in Design & Construction meetings, architectural / facilities management liaison and reliance on well developed project management skills. Experience covers all general acute services as well as specialist services including paediatrics and oncology and I have worked on major PFI schemes at the following Trusts:o Mid Yorkshireo Northern Batch (SHIFT)o Leicestero Birminghamo BristolProvided healthcare planning / project management input in to several P21 Mental Health Schemes across the UK including Suffolk, Cherry Knowle, Cedar Court & Barnsley and developed a thorough understanding of the specific issues that face such projects.Provided support to help the development of a new model of care across the Salford healthcare economy, incorporating Hope Hospital and the Primary Care Trust. The model of care was developed in parallel with and informed the plans for a major PFI development on the acute site. Provided guidance to clinical groups, which produced reports detailing future directions in the provision of services and new ways of working including a Diagnostic and Treatment Centre and Emergency Admissions Unit. Show less

Diverse Trust HQ role, covering the areas of:• Trust Board Management• Clinical Governance• Corporate Governance• Risk Management• Education / Research• Performance Improvement Reviews• Strategic / Operational Management• Conference / Exhibition organization• Liaison with PCT / Health Authority / Other Trusts

Heavily involved in the day to management of a busy Surgical Directorate. Role included:• Operational Management• Data collection / analysis• HR Issues / recruitment• Liaison with clinical staff• Liaison with Board Members• Liaison with local stakeholders (Primary Care Trust, Local Authority, Charities etc).