Contract Performance Lead, Clinical & Corporate

NELFT NHS Foundation Trust; London Borough of Redbridge; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High Cost Area Supplement (15%)

Job summary

North East London NHS Foundation Trust (NELFT) is seeking a motivated Clinical & Corporate Contract Performance Officer to manage a diverse portfolio of contracts supporting high-quality patient care and essential services.

This is a 24-month fixed-term contract with hybrid attendance: up to 3 days in the office each week, including a Wednesday team day. You will lead performance reviews, advise stakeholders and drive value and governance across the Trust.

Qualifications

• Organised and commercially aware professional.
• Strong relationship-building skills.
• Problem-solving and continuous improvement mindset.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of high-value and complex clinical and corporate contracts.
• Lead contract performance reviews and supplier management activities.
• Provide expert advice to clinical, operational and corporate stakeholders.
• Help deliver commercial benefits, cost avoidance and service improvements.
• Influence the development of contract management best practice across the Trust.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across the and wider NHS system.

Skills

Contract management

Stakeholder engagement

Negotiation

Performance monitoring

Job description

North East London NHS Foundation Trust (NELFT) is seeking a motivated Clinical & Corporate Contract Performance Officer to manage a diverse portfolio of contracts supporting high-quality patient care and essential services.

This is a 24-month fixed-term contract with hybrid attendance: up to 3 days in the office each week, including a Wednesday team day. You will lead performance reviews, advise stakeholders and drive value and governance across the Trust.