Job summary The post holder will provide support to ensure the effective negotiation and management of a range of contracts, taking responsibility for a portfolio of contracts, ensuring successful delivery of provider contracts commissioned by the ICB, to time and to budget. Main duties of the job To work closely with the Contract Management Team (CMT) as an integral part of negotiations and performance monitoring, taking the lead on a defined portfolio of contracts. Support the monthly contract monitoring and management agenda including: Monitoring performance against contractualtargets. The production of timely and validated contract monitoring information - including quality in auser-friendly format. Support the escalation and intervention; taking responsibility for alerting the Deputy Director of Contracting/Business Partner to issues of concern and making recommendations for the actions that should be taken. Coordinate the contract assurance reports for the monthlymeeting. Ensure that thecontracts, including risks, are actively managed in alignment with the strategic priorities of ICB & NHS. To reviewcontract performance and recommend remedial action to be taken. Identifying areas of risk for the ICB. Working with the Deputy Director of Contracts/Business Partners to advise and recommend how these can be mitigated. Documenting the advice provided as part of an audit trail/risk assurance process. Provide detailed management and performance reports for inclusion in the monthly corporate reports for the ICB against key performance indicators in a format that enables complex information to be easily understood. About us Our goal as an organisation is to lead and support delivery of the four Integrated Care System (ICS) aims across STW. oImproving outcomes in population health and care oTackling inequalities in outcomes, experience, and access oEnhancing productivity and value for money oHelping the NHS to support broader social and economic development. All staff are required to model the values of the organisation detailed below, to support the ICB to successfully deliver these aims. Date posted 13 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 942-ICB-7055287 Job locations Civic Offices, Wellington Tan Bank Wellington TF1 1LX Job description Job responsibilities To work closely with the Contract Management Team (CMT) as an integral part of negotiations and performance monitoring, taking the lead on a defined portfolio of contracts. Support the monthly contract monitoring and management agenda including: Monitoring performance against contractual targets. The production of timely and validated contract monitoring information - including quality in a user-friendly format. Support the escalation and intervention; taking responsibility for alerting the Deputy Director of Contracting/Business Partner to issues of concern and making recommendations for the actions that should be taken. Coordinate the contract assurance reports for the monthly meeting. Ensure that the contracts, including risks, are actively managed in alignment with the strategic priorities of ICB & NHS. To review contract performance and recommend remedial action to be taken. Identifying areas of risk for the ICB. Working with the Deputy Director of Contracts/Business Partners to advise and recommend how these can be mitigated. Documenting the advice provided as part of an audit trail/risk assurance process. Provide detailed management and performance reports for inclusion in the monthly corporate reports for the ICB against key performance indicators in a format that enables complex information to be easily understood. To manage a variety of correspondence on behalf of the CMT including but not limited to provider enquiries; contract enquiries and ICB enquiries. Ensure deadlines are met for the production of information to enable the completion of statutory NHS returns. Support the CMT in ensuring that there is patient and public involvement in any contracted changes to services with the support of the ICBs Communications and Engagement team, in order to meet the ICBs legislative responsibility to involve patients and the public. Prepare agendas, take minutes, type and distribute notes of meetings; Job description Job responsibilities To work closely with the Contract Management Team (CMT) as an integral part of negotiations and performance monitoring, taking the lead on a defined portfolio of contracts. Support the monthly contract monitoring and management agenda including: Monitoring performance against contractual targets. The production of timely and validated contract monitoring information - including quality in a user-friendly format. Support the escalation and intervention; taking responsibility for alerting the Deputy Director of Contracting/Business Partner to issues of concern and making recommendations for the actions that should be taken. Coordinate the contract assurance reports for the monthly meeting. Ensure that the contracts, including risks, are actively managed in alignment with the strategic priorities of ICB & NHS. To review contract performance and recommend remedial action to be taken. Identifying areas of risk for the ICB. Working with the Deputy Director of Contracts/Business Partners to advise and recommend how these can be mitigated. Documenting the advice provided as part of an audit trail/risk assurance process. Provide detailed management and performance reports for inclusion in the monthly corporate reports for the ICB against key performance indicators in a format that enables complex information to be easily understood. To manage a variety of correspondence on behalf of the CMT including but not limited to provider enquiries; contract enquiries and ICB enquiries. Ensure deadlines are met for the production of information to enable the completion of statutory NHS returns. Support the CMT in ensuring that there is patient and public involvement in any contracted changes to services with the support of the ICBs Communications and Engagement team, in order to meet the ICBs legislative responsibility to involve patients and the public. Prepare agendas, take minutes, type and distribute notes of meetings; Person Specification Experience Essential Experience of interpreting/developing/implementing policy in an NHS context; Experience of managing NHS contracts; policy both at a national and local levels; Desirable Experience of the Commissioning process Qualifications Essential Degree or equivalent experience Skills, Knowledge & Competencies Essential Demonstrable understanding of national targets & priorities relating to NHS care; Good knowledge of contract management Must have an understanding of the background to and aims of current healthcare policy both at a national and local levels; Demonstrable understanding of national targets & priorities relating to NHS care; Person Specification Experience Essential Experience of interpreting/developing/implementing policy in an NHS context; Experience of managing NHS contracts; policy both at a national and local levels; Desirable Experience of the Commissioning process Qualifications Essential Degree or equivalent experience Skills, Knowledge & Competencies Essential Demonstrable understanding of national targets & priorities relating to NHS care; Good knowledge of contract management Must have an understanding of the background to and aims of current healthcare policy both at a national and local levels; Demonstrable understanding of national targets & priorities relating to NHS care; 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 NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board Address Civic Offices, Wellington Tan Bank Wellington TF1 1LX Employer's website https://www.shropshiretelfordandwrekin.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)