Job summaryThe Operational Finance and Contracting team is looking to strengthen its existing team and requires a Head of Contracting. The post holder will take the lead responsibility for negotiating, managing, and monitoring the performance of healthcare-related contracts and SLAs for services including mental health, learning disabilities, children's community services, and specialist healthcare services provided to commissioners.We offer hybrid working, enabling flexible work from our offices and home, with the necessary IT equipment provided. You should have a suitable home environment and be available to attend the office as required.Main duties of the jobThe post holder will monitor service quality and performance, ensuring compliance with national and local contract terms, quality standards, and performance targets, while promoting continuous improvement.About usAt Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust (CWPT), we deliver a wide range of physical, mental health, learning disability, and autism services across Coventry, Warwickshire, and beyond.Our ethos is 'people at our heart', focusing on caring for our staff and colleagues through various benefits and development opportunities, including:Generous annual leave that increases with tenureExtensive learning and development options, including apprenticeships, online courses, and mentoringSalary sacrifice schemes for cars, bikes, electronics, and gym membershipsDiscounts at retailers and entertainment venues through our Employee Assistance Programme and NHS discountsWellbeing support, including counselling and external helplinesStaff networks and support groupsWe seek individuals passionate about improving community wellbeing and embodying our values of compassion, collaboration, excellence, integrity, and respect.DetailsDate posted: 02 July 2025Pay scheme: Agenda for ChangeBand: Band 8aSalary: £53,755 to £60,504 per annumContract: PermanentWorking pattern: Full-timeReference number: 444-7318936-CORPLocation: Wayside House, Coventry, CV6 6NYJob descriptionThe post holder should have management/supervision experience, substantial NHS experience, and proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Access. The role requires organizational skills, assertiveness, negotiation abilities for contracting and performance issues, and experience developing relationships with external agencies. A team player with a focus on quality and performance is essential.The candidate should have a management or health/social care qualification at degree level or higher, with evidence of ongoing professional development. Experience in staff management, data analysis, and cross-organizational collaboration within health and social care is also required. The role involves prioritizing complex tasks, working across organizational boundaries, and traveling between sites as needed.This position is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check, as per the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975.Employer: Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership NHS TrustAddress: Wayside House, Coventry, CV6 6NYWebsite: https://www.covwarkpt.nhs.uk/
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