Commissioning Support Manager

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Job summary

A leading healthcare trust in Worthing is seeking a Contracting Support Manager to manage healthcare service provision contracts. You will work with various stakeholders to enhance quality, value, and performance management. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in contract management, a postgraduate qualification, and strong analytical skills. This role offers a flexible working environment and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Wellbeing Programme

Flexible working options

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Qualifications

• Experience of management of contract quality processes.
• Ability to manage own workload and priorities under tight schedules.
• Ability to analyse complex data and information, and make recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Manage an allocated contract portfolio across UHSx Trust.
• Support in the management of contractual negotiations.
• Collaborate with Finance and Business Intelligence departments.

Skills

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Organizational Skills

Project Management

Education

Post Graduate level qualification in Healthcare / Management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Employer 279 University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Worthing Hospital Town Worthing Salary £47,810 - £54,710 per annum pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 18/08/2025 23:59

Band 7

About our Trust

At UHSussex we’re proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK’s largest acute Trusts , we’re a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.

Our hard-working, talented and dedicated people work together towards a common goal – to always put our Patient First . In fact our mission is summed up by our ‘where better never stops’ motto and you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex.

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in ourWellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.

As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.

We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Commissioning Support Manager within the Commissioning and Business Support Directorate. We are looking for a confident, highly motivated, experienced and enthusiastic individual to join our team at University Hospitals Sussex.

Reporting to the Head of Commissioning Engagement, the post holder will take a lead on the management of healthcare service provision Inter Provider contracts for the organisation. The post holders overarching goal is to enable promote and support effective use of data, information, knowledge and technology to improve, inform and support an effective management of portfolio of contracts.

Main duties of the job

To manage an allocated contract portfolio across UHSx Trust, working collaboratively with partners and stakeholder to inform the development of a contract management workplan which identifies opportunities to improve quality, value and cost.

The Commissioning Support Manager will have delegated responsibilities for a range of contract activities, with a focus on the following:-

• To assist in maintaining effective working relationships between the Trust and Commissioners, and between the Trust and other Providers. Assisting with the maintenance of contracts to meet UHSx’s Business Strategy.
• To support in the management of contractual negotiations with Divisions, and with other Providers; including planning of the services, agreed activity and performance monitoring, and to assist with on-going contractual performance management.
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Working for our organisation

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in ourWellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.

As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.

We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The successful candidate will be expected to:

Establish and maintain effective relationships with Trust Departments and Specialties, ensuring that their service needs, limitations, obligations and agreed activities are fully and accurately represented in the Contracts, and that the specialties role in delivering the contract requirements, including any performance-related clauses, are understood and supported.

Work collaboratively with other corporate departments (e.g. Finance, Performance and Business Intelligence) to ensure operational departments are supported with relevant and timely information on contractual performance internally, and that all activity and performance against targets agreed in the contracts are fully and accurately reported externally in order to ensure fair payment.

Will support Trust Divisional colleagues in the timely and appropriate response to commissioner queries and performance/activity challenges, minimising financial risk to the Trust.

Support Trust Divisions and Specialities in year with both Trust and Commissioner-led Service Development proposals, working within the agreed national and local strategies applying to the services.

Provide guidance on the performance management of all provider to provider contracts (NHS and non NHS) within a specified portfolio.

For a full range of responsibilities, please refer to the attached job description.

Person specification

Qualifications

• Highly developed specialist knowledge across range of procedures, underpinned by theory Knowledge of specific area, acquired through degree or equivalent experience or training, plus further staff or project management
• Recognised project management qualification e.g. PRINCE II, MSP Post Graduate level qualification, preferably in Healthcare / Management, or equivalent experience Experience of management of contract quality processes including CQUIN and Best Practice Tariff Knowledge of GIRFT/NICE standards and their reference to acute hospital services

Planning and Organisational

• Able to manage own workload and priorities of work programmes, working to tight and often changing timescales
• A highly organised and logical thinking individual

Communication and Interpersonal Skills

• Able to motivate and empower others to deliver effective change.
• Excellent written and verbal skills, being able to communicate and influence at all levels.
• Confident at communicating with large groups.
• Ability to concentrate with strong attention to detail for long periods of time, often spending several hours on a computer during any one day.

Analytical and Judgemental

• Ability to analyse complex data and information, and make recommendations
• Ability to horizon scan and strategically plan for medium and longer term change across the organisation, recognising areas of opportunity
• Proven track record in reporting financial risk of projects to Leadership

Information and Communication Technology

• Evidence of proficient use of Microsoft Office software
• Able to confidently use computer software to aid programme management

People Management and Development

• Ability to support and advise colleagues in specialist area, through coaching sessions.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

• Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role)
• Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues.

Important information for applicants:

A Note on AI Use in Applications
We value the individuality and authenticity that each candidate brings to the application process. While AI tools are increasingly accessible, we strongly discourage their use in completing your application. Your responses should reflect your own voice, experiences, and motivations—elements that are essential to a fair and accurate evaluation.
Applications that rely heavily on AI-generated content may misrepresent your abilities and could result in your application being rejected. We encourage you to take the time to present your genuine self, as this helps us better understand your potential and ensures a transparent selection process.

Closing Adverts Early: In the event of exceptional interest, we may close adverts earlier than specified.

Some of our adverts are capped for a limited number of applications; therefore, the advert will close once the cap has been reached. We therefore encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible if you are interested in the position to prevent you from missing out on applying for the opportunity.

Flexible Working: If you would like to explore potential options regarding flexible working please speak with the appropriate recruiting/line manager.

DBS Checks: As part of our commitment to a safe working environment, we undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check on all new employees where the role is eligible for a criminal record check . We make offers in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975.

Skilled Worker Visa: Applications for Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome for the roles that meet the Visa and Immigrations eligibility criteria.For further information please visit the gov.uk website searching for Skilled Worker. It is your responsibility as the applicant to ensure that you meet this criteria.

UHSussex reserves the right to close the role early if we receive a high volume of applications

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This advert has been capped for a limited number of applications; therefore, it will close once the cap has been reached. We therefore encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible if you are interested in this post to prevent you from missing out on applying for this opportunity.