Job summary The ICB is responsible for ensuring that high quality and safe health services are accessible to all our communities. It has a wide range of functions including promoting integration of health and care services, improving people's health and wellbeing, and reducing health inequalities. With a £6.6 billion budget and a workforce of 170,000 people across health and care we look after 3.1 million people across the North East and North Cumbria. As well as strategic functions, ICB staff also work at place level with local health and wellbeing boards in each of our 14 local authority areas. These teams also work alongside our 67 primary care networks which are groups of local GP practices, social care teams and other community-based area providers. The ICB works with our Provider Collaborative too, this includes the 11 NHS foundation trusts in the region to deliver our shared priorities. Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the closing date once the required number of suitable applications have been received. Main duties of the job The post holder will provide a key supporting role to the Contract Programme Lead and wider Contracting and Oversight Team across NENC ICB. They will have a key role and focus in supporting the achievement of the ICB strategic objectives and delivery of our ambitious programme for transformation and improving quality through the agreement and management of clear and robust contractual arrangements with providers. About us Our Integrated Care Board (ICB) is the largest in the country. The ICB is responsible for ensuring that high quality and safe health services are accessible to all of our communities. It has a wide range of functions, including; promoting integration of health and care services, improving peoples health and well-being, reducing health inequalities. With a £6.6 billion budget and a workforce of 170,000 people across the North East and North Cumbria. As well as strategic functions, ICB staff also work at place level with local health and wellbeing boards in each of our 14 local authority areas. These teams also work alongside our 67 primary care networks which are groups of local GP practices, social care teams and other community- based area providers. The ICB works with our Provider Collaborative too, this includes the 11 NHS Foundation Trusts in the region, to deliver our shared priorities. Date posted 06 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 134-7053809PM Job locations Stella House Goldcrest Way Newcastle upon Tyne NE15 8NY Job description Job responsibilities The post holder will: Provide contracting expertise and support as part of the contracting and oversight team and working closely with local delivery teams to manage the day to day delivery and oversight of assigned contracts within a portfolio of North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board providers and maintain the controls and reporting for the contracting cycle and process. Manage your own contract areas as assigned and develop options and strategies using key information to inform progress and transformation. Working with other Contract Support Officers, provide a key supporting role to the contracting team contributing to their knowledge and skills. Support the ICB in its role as commissioner and contract holder with multiple providers and provider oversight. Interpret complex data and policy (local, regional, and national), working directly with members of the local delivery teams. Utilise complex data to inform changes to service delivery and policy within the remit of this post. Work closely with colleagues and directorates within the ICB to support the commissioning, procurement and contracting of services to deliver the ambitions and strategies of the ICB Possess the skills to develop good relationships with provider colleagues, networks. Interpreting and presenting data, developing reports, analysis, and surveys. Inform, influence, and develop business cases and service change. Engaging with providers and stakeholders on key projects and where required negotiate and propose changes. Job description Job responsibilities The post holder will: Provide contracting expertise and support as part of the contracting and oversight team and working closely with local delivery teams to manage the day to day delivery and oversight of assigned contracts within a portfolio of North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board providers and maintain the controls and reporting for the contracting cycle and process. Manage your own contract areas as assigned and develop options and strategies using key information to inform progress and transformation. Working with other Contract Support Officers, provide a key supporting role to the contracting team contributing to their knowledge and skills. Support the ICB in its role as commissioner and contract holder with multiple providers and provider oversight. Interpret complex data and policy (local, regional, and national), working directly with members of the local delivery teams. Utilise complex data to inform changes to service delivery and policy within the remit of this post. Work closely with colleagues and directorates within the ICB to support the commissioning, procurement and contracting of services to deliver the ambitions and strategies of the ICB Possess the skills to develop good relationships with provider colleagues, networks. Interpreting and presenting data, developing reports, analysis, and surveys. Inform, influence, and develop business cases and service change. Engaging with providers and stakeholders on key projects and where required negotiate and propose changes. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Educated to Degree level or relevant experience relative to this post Experience Essential Experience and a working knowledge of the NHS or related field Experience of audit, surveys, and planning, supporting change through projects Experience of working with a broad range of stakeholders on supporting the delivery of service models and pathways Experience of support and delivering projects Person Specification Qualifications Essential Educated to Degree level or relevant experience relative to this post Experience Essential Experience and a working knowledge of the NHS or related field Experience of audit, surveys, and planning, supporting change through projects Experience of working with a broad range of stakeholders on supporting the delivery of service models and pathways Experience of support and delivering projects Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Employer details Employer name North East & North Cumbria ICB Address Stella House Goldcrest Way Newcastle upon Tyne NE15 8NY Employer's website https://northeastnorthcumbria.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)