Job summary 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. Main duties of the job 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. About us 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. Date posted 21 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 495-ICB-5899TG-A Job locations King Edward VII Hospital Windsor SL4 3DP Job description Job responsibilities 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 Teams business support function, including developing and managing the teams 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. Job description Job responsibilities 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 Teams business support function, including developing and managing the teams 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. Person Specification Knowledge, Training and Experience Essential Educated to degree level in relevant subject or equivalent level qualification or significant experience of working at a similar level in specialist area. Significant experience of successfully operating in a politically sensitive environment. Evidence of continued professional development. Demonstrated experience of co-ordinating projects in complex and challenging environments. Experience of managing risks and reporting. Experience of monitoring budgets and business planning processes. Understanding of the public sector. Desirable Demonstrated experience in a Healthcare environment. Comprehensive knowledge of project principles, techniques and tools, such as Prince 2 Foundation and Microsoft Project. Knowledge of commissioning, procurement, contracting and performance management within the NHS or Local Authority, including use of the NHS Standard Contract. Knowledge and understanding of the NHS Payment Scheme including payment mechanisms within it. Communication Skills Essential Ability to prepare and produce concise yet insightful communications for dissemination to senior stakeholders and a broad range of stakeholders as required. Demonstrated capability to act upon incomplete information, using experience to make inferences and decision making. Numerate and able to understand complex financial issues combined with deep analytical skills. Experience of setting up and implementing internal processes and procedures. Knowledge of Financial Systems e.g. monitoring budget management, processing invoices and procurement. Analytical Essential Ability to analyse very complex issues where material is conflicting and drawn from multiple sources Demonstrated capability to act upon incomplete information, using experience to make inferences and decision making. Numerate and able to understand complex financial issues combined with deep analytical skills. Experience of setting up and implementing internal processes and procedures. Knowledge of Financial Systems e.g. monitoring budget management, processing invoices and procurement. Planning Skills Essential Demonstrated capability to plan over short, medium and long-term timeframes and adjust plans and resource requirements accordingly. Experience of setting up and implementing internal processes and procedures. Person Specification Knowledge, Training and Experience Essential Educated to degree level in relevant subject or equivalent level qualification or significant experience of working at a similar level in specialist area. Significant experience of successfully operating in a politically sensitive environment. Evidence of continued professional development. Demonstrated experience of co-ordinating projects in complex and challenging environments. Experience of managing risks and reporting. Experience of monitoring budgets and business planning processes. Understanding of the public sector. Desirable Demonstrated experience in a Healthcare environment. Comprehensive knowledge of project principles, techniques and tools, such as Prince 2 Foundation and Microsoft Project. Knowledge of commissioning, procurement, contracting and performance management within the NHS or Local Authority, including use of the NHS Standard Contract. Knowledge and understanding of the NHS Payment Scheme including payment mechanisms within it. Communication Skills Essential Ability to prepare and produce concise yet insightful communications for dissemination to senior stakeholders and a broad range of stakeholders as required. Demonstrated capability to act upon incomplete information, using experience to make inferences and decision making. Numerate and able to understand complex financial issues combined with deep analytical skills. Experience of setting up and implementing internal processes and procedures. Knowledge of Financial Systems e.g. monitoring budget management, processing invoices and procurement. Analytical Essential Ability to analyse very complex issues where material is conflicting and drawn from multiple sources Demonstrated capability to act upon incomplete information, using experience to make inferences and decision making. Numerate and able to understand complex financial issues combined with deep analytical skills. Experience of setting up and implementing internal processes and procedures. Knowledge of Financial Systems e.g. monitoring budget management, processing invoices and procurement. Planning Skills Essential Demonstrated capability to plan over short, medium and long-term timeframes and adjust plans and resource requirements accordingly. Experience of setting up and implementing internal processes and procedures. 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 Frimley Integrated Care Board Address King Edward VII Hospital Windsor SL4 3DP Employer's website https://www.frimley.icb.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)