The Contract Manager position within the ICB is a crucial role responsible for contract management, support and advice across a significant portfolio of Planned Care contracts throughout the healthcare contracting cycle including Tier 2/out of hospital and Acute with both NHS and non-NHS providers. The Contract Manager role provides the foundation of high-quality contract support within a fast-paced contract team primarily aligned to healthcare commissioning.
The role involves collaborative working across Trusts and between Trusts, neighbouring ICBs and the NHSE Regional team.
The post holder will support the team with the negotiation and management of the ICB’s contract portfolio of commissioned services including high value in system, non-NHS and voluntary sector contracts, having responsibility for developing effective, flexible, and innovative solutions for the management of the contract portfolio. The role would be particularly suitable for applicants with experience of the negotiation and performance management of services commissioned via an NHS Standard Contract and use of commercial agreements where necessary. An understanding and awareness of the commissioning cycle and the Provider Selection Regime will be a key requirement, as well as knowledge of the NHS Payment Scheme including all payment mechanisms within it would be highly desirable.
Joining our organisation means becoming part of a team dedicated to improving health and delivering value through effective contract management and strategic planning. As a member of our team, you will play a crucial role in supporting the ICB to fulfil its statutory obligations in contracting. Operating in a flexible and demanding environment, you will need to confidently engage with stakeholders, to build strong, collaborative relationships, and to nurture key relationships to maintain networks internally and externally. You will also be integral for planning for and participating in challenging conversations including around performance and contractual disputes with providers; as well as supporting and advising on potentially contentious situations with colleagues and stakeholders, working to communicate and present complex information.
The postholder will work closely with various teams and clinical portfolio leads and foster a collaborative working environment. Your expertise will be instrumental in guiding ICB staff including directors, ensuring that they have the necessary support to effectively monitor contract compliance and meet statutory duties. You will be expected to support with the preparation of reports for decision making committees and boards within the wider Integrated Care System.
Adept at operating within a changing environment, the role will incorporate managing a sub-portfolio of contracts across a range of services within Planned Care and support for the wider portfolio of contracts led by the Senior and Lead Contract Managers. Supporting portfolios to forward plan the recommissioning cycle including internal governance to adhere to the Provider Selection Regime when modifying existing and awarding new contracts will be key priorities. Responsible for meeting all statutory, regulatory and NHS contractual and procurement requirements, and ensuring alignment and delivery of Commissioning Organisations’ requirements.
Also; providing high quality support for the Team to facilitate delivery of its objectives, including some basic business administration tasks such as maintenance of trackers, meeting administration etc. Manage the Team’s business support function, including developing and managing the team’s business plan, progress and reporting risk and issue management. Preparing concise yet insightful communications for dissemination to senior stakeholders and a broad range of stakeholders as required.
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