Head of Contracts

Job summary

Are you looking for a role where you can influence decisions and add value to NHS services? Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust currently has an exciting opportunity for a Head of Contracts to support the delivery of the contracting function; this is a high profile post that is integral to the success of the organisation. The post holder will be expected to act in the role of both a Provider Contracts Manager and a Contracts Manager where CFT subcontracts services to third party organisations.

This is intended to be a full-time post working 37.5 hours per week, however flexible working and job-shares will be considered.

We would encourage anyone who is interested in this role to make contact for an informal conversation. Please contact Richard Lake, Deputy Director of Finance, richard.lake@nhs.net in the first instance.

Proposed interview date: 18th September 2023

Main duties of the job

• Experience of budget management and experience and knowledge of contracting
• Educated to a Masters level or equivalent relevant experience, with a post graduate qualification or significant experience in contracting.
• Contract Management qualification or equivalent experience
• Experience of leading, managing and developing a team
• Experience of working in a leadership position in large and complex organisations and systems

About us

We're an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital-based care to improve people's physical and mental health. We also provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability.

We are a people organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, you'll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK.

Over 4,000 people make up the Trust. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff.

We work in people's homes, in community clinics and bases. Some staff work from one of our 13 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner.

Just over 568,000 people live here. A third of people who live in Cornwall are supported by acute hospital services in Devon. As a result, we also work closely with our partners in Devon. In the summer, and during other holidays lots of people choose to visit the area. This increases the numbers of people who use our services.