Job Overview
Job Overview: The post holder will provide strategic and professional management of the delivery of a portfolio of ICB contracts. Working with the Associate Director of Contracts & Income, Director of Planning, Performance and Contracts, and other senior managers, the post holder will oversee delivery of the Trust contractual requirements and mitigate complex contractual risks via innovative, pro‑active advice and support on all aspects of contract management relating to the Healthcare Contracts in their portfolio. The post holder will also act as the Trust’s lead Negotiator for key peer‑to‑peer contracts, setting strategy for P2P contracting and managing very complex, high value negotiations to protect the Trust from strategic risk. This role provides direct support to the Head of Contracts and Income in the delivery of contract management, deputising where required.
Responsibilities
* Act as a senior member of the Finance leadership team, working collaboratively with Divisional Finance Leads, Directors and external senior stakeholders to deliver contracting strategy and organisational objectives.
* Lead negotiation and ongoing management of a portfolio of ICB and NHSE healthcare contracts, supporting Heads of Contracting and Income with complex, time‑critical negotiations to protect Trust finances.
* Provide effective leadership and operational management of contracting staff, aligning resources to priorities and ensuring delivery of ICS and Trust contract plans, including analysis and presentation of EACVs and IAPs.
* Proactively manage commissioner financial, quality and prior‑approval challenges, minimising risk and leading service or pathway changes where required.
* Ensure delivery of all contract activity and income targets, maximise income recovery, and act as a senior point of contact for provider‑to‑provider contracts.
* Ensure robust application of NHS financial rules and guidance, briefing senior clinical and executive leaders, supporting IC discussions, and overseeing monitoring and achievement of contractual quality KPIs.
Visa Sponsorship
This position is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must already hold the right to work in the UK for the full duration of the contract.
Working for Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer. We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, and we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.
Qualifications – Essential
* Post graduate qualification in Contracts, Law, Commercial, Procurement or equivalent experience
* Relevant experience working within Healthcare Contracting
* Proficient in IT
* Project Management Qualifications
* Masters (academic)
* CCAB qualified
Qualifications – Desirable
* Masters (academic)
* CCAB qualified
Experience – Essential
* Relevant experience working within Healthcare Contracting
* Proficient in IT
* Experience in communicating effectively with staff, both verbally and in writing
* Track record of efficiency delivery
* NHS Provider to Provider Contracting and commissioning experience
* Significant staff management experience
* Excellent analytical skills with the ability to communicate outputs effectively and appropriately
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills
* Ability to build strong working relationships with a wide variety of personnel
* Ability to effectively prioritise and manage a challenging and diverse workload
Experience – Desirable
* Significant NHS accounting experience
* Detailed understanding of NHS Contracting, Planning and payment principles
Personal Qualities – Essential
* Works collaboratively with a democratic and inclusive management style
* Innovative and can do approach
* Resilient and demonstrates sustained high impact and personal credibility
* Motivated and can motivate others
* Articulate
* Decisive leader
* Good listener
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