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A NHS trust is seeking a Assistant Director of Contracting & Income for 6 months paying £88,000 - £101,000 pro rata. The Associate Director of Income and Contracting will lead overall management of all Trust contracts to ensure that the Trust is fairly compensated for services provided. The post holder will also ensure that the Trusts contracts accurately reflect agreements made for the scope of services provided and the terms on which they are provided. This will include financial and non-financial reporting, management of both acute and non-acute contracts, leading the annual negotiation processes and managing the link with operational planning.
The role requires senior management experience of contracting in the NHS, particularly within NHS Acute Trusts. Experience solely outside of the NHS will not be considered for this role. You will be required to be onsite 2 days a week, with some flexibility around this as well.
Overview:
Reporting to the Director of Finance, the post holder will be a key member of the Senior Finance Team and support the Director of Finance in ensuring that in-year financial reporting and future financial plans are robust. The post holder will also manage the Service Level Agreements, Contract Management & Income teams.
Other responsibilities include:
- This role will require active engagement with clinical and non-clinical teams in service redesign to meet contractual obligations as well as maximising Trust's income base. The Associate Director of Income and Contracting (ADIC) will be responsible for the management of the Service Level Agreements and Contract Management teams and a small finance team covering income. They will provide professional oversight to those staff to deliver both the Divisional and the Trusts' corporate objectives. The ADIC will be responsible for leading and developing a team of professionals ensuring a comprehensive and efficient service is provided at all times.
- The role includes specific responsibility for the regular reporting of income and activity information, leading the annual contract negotiation and ensuring that all Trust contracts accurately reflect agreements made for the scope of services provided and the terms on which they are provided. The post holder will also ensure effective systems are in place to manage all contract budgets and plans to agreed levels.
- The post requires a high level of direct communication and negotiation with Directors Clinical Leaders and Senior Managers of NHS, public and private sector organisations. The post holder will have a key role in maximising the use of clinical, financial and operational performance data to inform the Trust's strategic direction and decisions in relation to existing and new contracts.
Key experience required includes:
- Extensive senior management experience.
- Proven track record of leading negotiation and completion of contracts for complex services
- Experience of contracts and commissioning management in a multi-site environment
- In depth knowledge of contract management, contractual and financial aspects of NHS legislation and NHS policies
- Advanced knowledge and experience of NHS contract and financial management.
- Detailed understanding of acute sector operational flows and complex clinical pathways.
- High level of knowledge of the planning cycle in the NHS
