Senior Contracts Manager

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Trust seeks a strategic Contracting Manager to oversee and manage NHS contracts, ensuring compliance with national guidelines and optimal performance. The role emphasizes strong negotiation skills and the ability to engage with clinicians and commissioners to deliver effective contract management aligned with Trust values.

Qualifications

• Experience in NHS contracting and compliance required.
• Strong communication and strategic skills essential.
• Understanding of national policies and tariffs beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage NHS patient-treatment contracts.
• Monitor contract performance to maximize income recovery.
• Negotiate legal contracts with clinical commissioners.

Skills

Negotiation Skills

Contract Management

Strategic Thinking

Education

Degree in Finance or Related Field

Job description

The Trust’s Contracting Function is part of a well-led Finance Department that offers excellent training and career growth opportunities. The team provides an effective contracts management service to ensure Trust compliance with contractual requirements, identify and mitigate risks, and deliver operations aligned with Trust values and objectives.

Key responsibilities include developing, negotiating, and managing NHS patient-treatment contracts, monitoring contract performance to maximize income recovery and value for money, and acting as the main interface with Commissioners. The role involves ensuring compliance with all contractual obligations, interpreting and implementing national guidance such as the National Tariff, and managing complex discussions with clinicians regarding contractual requirements.

The post holder will develop and implement a Contracting Strategy, negotiate legal Contracts with clinical commissioners, and ensure the Trust’s understanding and implementation of national policies and guidance, including the NHS Operating Framework and national Tariff. They will oversee the production of contract proposals, ensure timely sign-offs, and produce monthly contract monitoring reports.

Additional duties include developing contract workshops for key staff, managing communication between commissioners and clinical services, and understanding the clinical implications of activity management. The role requires a strategic approach to contracting, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to interpret complex policies.

King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s largest teaching Trusts, with a turnover of approximately £1 billion, serving 1.5 million patients annually with over 15,000 staff across five sites. Our vision, 'Strong Roots, Global Reach,' emphasizes outstanding care, research, innovation, and inclusion. We are committed to sustainable healthcare, aiming for net zero carbon emissions by 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for NHS Carbon Footprint Plus, in line with the Green Plan.

For further details or informal visits, contact:

• Name: Bisi Jaiyeoba
• Job title: Head of Contracts
• Email: [e-mail]