Job overview

To lead and manage the contracting arrangements between the Trust and Integrated Care Boards (ICBs), and other commissioners, ensuring compliance with NHS Standard Contract terms, Provider Selection Regime (PSR) regulations, and strategic financial objectives. The role includes leading on the management of subcontractor relationships, including where UHCW will be acting as the commissioner, escalation of complex contractual issues, and management of Section 106 (S106) healthcare contributions.

Leading and collaborating with a range of partners, stakeholders and health experts in Coventry across health and care systems, Public Health and Local Authorities to determine the strategic direction of the Coventry and Warwickshire System, in order to provide expert advice and recommendations based on the analysis and interpretation of data, performance, patient outcomes, service requirements, a range of policies and strategic plans within UHCW.

Closing Date: Please be advised that this job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested.

Main duties of the job

Contract Management:

• Lead the negotiation, implementation, and monitoring of NHS healthcare contracts with ICBs, NHSE, local authorities, private sector and third sector organisations, ensuring alignment with the NHS Standard Contract and national guidance.
• Day to day contract management, covering activity, Income, quality metrics, performance and compliance issues. Attendance at contract review meetings, production and response to all relevant correspondence, liaison with relevant Trust leads and escalation of issues where appropriate.
• Modelling, forecasting and negotiation of contract activity levels and payment rules in order to optimise income for the Trust.
• Develop and manage contract variations and service-level agreements in response to evolving commissioning priorities.
• Ensure all contractual arrangements align with the Trust’s strategic commissioning priorities and support the development of integrated care models.
• Responsible for leading complex budget negotiations with each healthcare contract to ensure value for money when commissioning the service. (For contracts up to and in excess of £1M)
• In depth analysis, interpretation and production of complex and multiple reports including financial returns

Working for our organisation

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.

We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.

Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.

We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence® designated organisation – please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence ® - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.

The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.