Job summary
Our function's core purpose is to ensure that all eligible people have access to high quality, accessible national screening and immunisation programmes and to maximise uptake whilst reducing inequalities. The team consists of a Commissioning and Contracting Team, working alongside 2 Screening and Immunisation Programme Teams. Collectively, we are responsible for all aspects of commissioning to meet population needs through negotiation or procurement, supporting performance improvement and implementing national programme changes.
The post holder is required to have a detailed knowledge and skills in contract management and procurement.
The post holder will be responsible for managing a number of acute, maternity and community contracts across Hampshire and Thames Valley. This role will lead on all aspects of contract management, building effective relationships across acute, community and independent sectors, working closely with specialised commissioning colleagues and colleagues in the wider region. The role plays an important part in ensuring national standards are met through regular contract monitoring and the use of contractual levers where necessary. The post holder will ensure service requirements are enshrined in contracts, contract values and payment mechanisms agreed, and providers are paid correctly
The post holder will be a hybrid worker based in Southampton and able to attend in-person meetings with providers and other stakeholders across the patch.
Main duties of the job
As a Contracts Manager, the post holder will work as part of a dedicated team in the development and delivery of effective commissioning of public health programmes across the Hampshire Thames Valley sub-region, in accordance with local and national commissioning strategies and priorities.
The post holder will act as the supplier contract manager for a designated portfolio of acute, community, independent sector and primary care providers and will take the lead on all aspects of contract and performance management.
The post holder will liaise with commissioning colleagues in the wider commissioning directorate and in other regions to ensure services are properly enshrined in contracts and the needs of our population are served.
NHS England is committed to creating and maintaining a fair and supportive working environment and culture, where contributions are fully recognised and valued by all and staff feel empowered to carry out their duties to the best of their abilities. As employers we are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health and well-being of all our staff. This underpins our values as set out in the NHS Constitution, supports us to be an Employer of Choice and ultimately enables our employees to support the effective care of our patients.
About us
Responsibility for commissioning of our programmes is due to be delegated to Integrated Care Boards from April 2025 in line with national policy, at which point the team is expected to transfer to a host ICB. Applicants are advised to ensure they understand what this means before applying for the role.
In April 2023, NHS England, NHS Digital, and Health Education England merged to create a new, single organisation to lead the NHS in England. This new NHS England is designed to create a simpler, smaller, high performing, organisation that leads the NHS more effectively and is a better place to work. Speaking with one voice to the service.
The new NHS England board have set out the top-level purpose for the new organisation to lead the NHS in England to deliver high-quality services for all, which will inform the detailed design work and we will achieve this purpose by:
- Enabling local systems and providers to improve the health of their people and patients and reduce health inequalities.
- Making the NHS a great place to work, where our people can make a difference and achieve their potential.
- Working collaboratively to ensure our healthcare workforce has the right knowledge, skills, values and behaviours to deliver accessible, compassionate care
- Optimising the use of digital technology, research, and innovation
- Delivering value for money.
If you would like to know more or require further information, please visit https://www.england.nhs.uk/ .
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is an exciting opportunity to join our friendly, supportive team working in a fast moving environment and a role that makes a real difference to the health of our population.
The post-holder will be responsible for:
- managing the annual contracting round; developing contract documentation, negotiating contract values, agreeing contracts and contract variations
- monitoring contract performance and agreeing internal approaches to addressing issues
- reconciliation of contracted activity and financial values in line with contract terms
- issuing contract performance notices in line with contractual requirements
- developing changes to payment mechanisms in line with national guidance
- attendance at contract meetings to report on performance and hold providers to account, monitoring compliance with Service Development and Improvement (SDIPs) and Contract Performance Notices (CPNs)
- oversight of Calculating Quality Reporting Service (CQRS) administration, pre and post payment verification strategy and plans, manual change process including first stage dispute resolution
- playing a key role in the assimilation and interpretation of complex guidance, information and data relating to both finance and activity (working with other team colleagues)
- working with finance colleagues to ensure providers are paid correctly in line with contract values and requirements
- development of and maintaining relationships with key stakeholdersplay a key role in the assimilation and interpretation of complex guidance, information and data relating to both finance and activity (working with other team colleagues)
- project management of specific projects and procurement
You can find further details about the job, organisational structure, recruitment profile, expected outcomes and benefits information in the attached Job Description and other supporting documents.If you like what you have read and think you have the skills and experience, we need then don't delay, apply today! We get lots of applications for our roles and so we sometimes have to close our posts early. Don't miss out!
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is an exciting opportunity to join our friendly, supportive team working in a fast moving environment and a role that makes a real difference to the health of our population.
The post-holder will be responsible for:
- managing the annual contracting round; developing contract documentation, negotiating contract values, agreeing contracts and contract variations
- monitoring contract performance and agreeing internal approaches to addressing issues
- reconciliation of contracted activity and financial values in line with contract terms
- issuing contract performance notices in line with contractual requirements
- developing changes to payment mechanisms in line with national guidance
- attendance at contract meetings to report on performance and hold providers to account, monitoring compliance with Service Development and Improvement (SDIPs) and Contract Performance Notices (CPNs)
- oversight of Calculating Quality Reporting Service (CQRS) administration, pre and post payment verification strategy and plans, manual change process including first stage dispute resolution
- playing a key role in the assimilation and interpretation of complex guidance, information and data relating to both finance and activity (working with other team colleagues)
- working with finance colleagues to ensure providers are paid correctly in line with contract values and requirements
- development of and maintaining relationships with key stakeholdersplay a key role in the assimilation and interpretation of complex guidance, information and data relating to both finance and activity (working with other team colleagues)
- project management of specific projects and procurement
You can find further details about the job, organisational structure, recruitment profile, expected outcomes and benefits information in the attached Job Description and other supporting documents.If you like what you have read and think you have the skills and experience, we need then don't delay, apply today! We get lots of applications for our roles and so we sometimes have to close our posts early. Don't miss out!
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to post-graduate degree level or equivalent level qualification or significant experience of working at a similar level
- Experience in project management, financial management or supporting change management processes
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Experience of contract/supplier management, ideally in relation to clinical services within an NHS setting
- Experience of procurement processes for provision of healthcare services
- Demonstrated experience of coordinating projects in complex and/or challenging environments
Desirable
- Working knowledge of primary care contractual frameworks and NHS standard contract
- Experience of monitoring budgets and business planning processes
Skills, Capabilities and Aptitudes
Essential
- Clear communicator with excellent written and presentation skills
- Ability to negotiate with stakeholders on difficult and controversial issues including performance management
- Numerate and able to understand intricate financial issues combined with good analytical skills
Desirable
- Demonstrates a strong desire to improve performance and make a difference by focusing on goals
- Adaptability, flexibility and ability to cope with uncertainty and change
Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Demonstrates a strong desire to improve performance and make a difference by focusing on goals
- Adaptability, flexibility and ability to cope with uncertainty and change
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to post-graduate degree level or equivalent level qualification or significant experience of working at a similar level
- Experience in project management, financial management or supporting change management processes
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Experience of contract/supplier management, ideally in relation to clinical services within an NHS setting
- Experience of procurement processes for provision of healthcare services
- Demonstrated experience of coordinating projects in complex and/or challenging environments
Desirable
- Working knowledge of primary care contractual frameworks and NHS standard contract
- Experience of monitoring budgets and business planning processes
Skills, Capabilities and Aptitudes
Essential
- Clear communicator with excellent written and presentation skills
- Ability to negotiate with stakeholders on difficult and controversial issues including performance management
- Numerate and able to understand intricate financial issues combined with good analytical skills
Desirable
- Demonstrates a strong desire to improve performance and make a difference by focusing on goals
- Adaptability, flexibility and ability to cope with uncertainty and change
Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Demonstrates a strong desire to improve performance and make a difference by focusing on goals
- Adaptability, flexibility and ability to cope with uncertainty and change
Additional information
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
