Deputy Senior Commissioning Manager

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Deputy Senior Commissioning Manager to oversee a portfolio of contracts and lead the Commissioning team. The role emphasizes effective communication, relationship-building with IC/ICBs, NHSE and DH, and expert negotiation in a resource-constrained NHS environment.

Educated to degree level with substantial health service commissioning experience, you will drive contract development and performance, ensuring robust governance and

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level or professional equivalent in contracting or commissioning.
• Substantial experience in health service commissioning or financial planning.
• Experience in financial management and contract management.
• Knowledge of NHS payment schemes and standard contracts.

Responsibilities

• Support Deputy Director of Commissioning to secure legally binding contracts for NHS and non-NHS services.
• Lead and develop the Commissioning team with objectives and development plans.
• Ensure effective communication and collaboration across the team and with external bodies.
• Manage contractual disputes and liaise with Trust personnel and external commissioners.

Skills

Contracting

Commissioning

Financial planning

Negotiation

Leadership

Stakeholder management

MS Office

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Risk management

Education

Degree level or professional equivalent

Tools

NHS Payment Scheme

NHS Standard Contract

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Commissioning team as Deputy Senior Commissioning Manager. This is a high profile role within the Trust, which involves the financial and performance management of a portfolio of contracts. The appointee will work with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders and as such, the ability to build relationships, communicate effectively, and work collaboratively to resolve emergent contractual issues are essential.

Main duties of the job

Support the Deputy Director of Commissioning in securing legally binding contracts for NHS and non-NHS services and manage the contract portfolio of the wider Commissioning team. A core member of the Commissioning team with the responsibility to lead and manage the Commissioning team, through the development of team and personal objectives and development plans, ensuring the availability of a skilled and motivated team. You will ensure effective communication, support and challenge throughout the Commissioning team, providing visible and approachable leadership. Ensure the continued development and performance of the Commissioning team in supporting clinical service delivery within the Trust. Manage the contractual disputes process with Commissioners and ensure liaison with the appropriate Trust personnel, escalating any issues as appropriate to the Deputy Director of Commissioning. The role will respond to the needs of clinical services and external stakeholders as and when required and will maintain and develop effective relationships with key external bodies, including IC / ICBs, NHSE and DH.

• 1.Educated to degree level, or professional equivalent, or equivalent experience in a contracting or commissioning role., 1.Substantial experience in the health service
• 2.Experience of working in a commissioning or financial planning role
• 3.Experience of working in a financial management role
• 4.Experience of negotiating in a resource constrained environment
• 5.Experience of delivering effective contract management, 1.Knowledge of financial rules and regulations applicable to NHS and non-NHS organisations;
• 2.Knowledge of legal and contractual requirements placed on a wide range of clinicians and managers;
• 3.Understanding of the interface between contracts and financial management.
• 4.Understanding of the national changes in the commissioning landscape.
• 5.Knowledge of the NHS Payment Scheme
• 6.Knowledge of the NHS Standard Contract for Acute Services and model form contracts, 1.Excellent written and verbal presentation skills
• 2.Good MS Office skills
• 3.Meticulous attention to detail
• 4.Ability to negotiate effectively and maintain robust partnership relationships
• 5.Ability to work as a member of a team
• 6.Excellent organisational and planning skills
• 7.Ability to work to tight deadlines and manage uncertainty and risk
• 8.Drive, determination, independence and autonomous
• 9.Highly developed analytical and problem-solving skills required to communicate difficult or controversial issues relating to services, finance and organisations
• 10.Ability to work on own initiative and organise workload, allocating work as necessary
• 11.Ability to prioritise and manage tasks / workload, 1. Ability to work effectively with senior colleagues, 1.The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of safe, kind, excellent.
• 2.To act in a professional manner at all times in accordance with the NMC Code of Conduct
• 3.Capable of developing liaisons with other practice areas/academic institutions

Our Trust

Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 13,000 staff and over 1100 beds the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people - patients, staff and partners. Recognised as providing 'outstanding' care to our patients and rated 'Good' overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here. CUH's values - Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent - are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave. The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population. CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people's age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background.

• Due to Home Office immigration rules, a full time permanent vacancy cannot be filled by individuals on a Student visa. Therefore, please be advised that if you are a Student visa holder, we will not be able to offer you a full time permanent contract unless you have:
• applied for a Graduate visa
• you will have successfully completed your course and have applied for a Graduate visa before the anticipated start date of your employment