Strategic Lead, Patient Contracts & NHS Funding

Royal Hospital for Neuro-disability; Greater London; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Counselling & therapy support

On-site wellbeing programs

Early wage access (draw down)

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Job summary

Royal Hospital for Neuro-disability in London is seeking a Head of Patient Contracts to lead complex negotiations and strategic contracting with NHS bodies and funders. The role focuses on shaping commissioning strategies, securing sustainable funding, and building senior-level relationships across health systems.

You will report to the Chief Services Officer, influence decisions, and work with finance and clinical teams to ensure funding ahead of patient admission.

Qualifications

• Substantial senior-level experience of complex commercial negotiations and funding disputes.
• Strong knowledge of NHS and local authority commissioning and funding arrangements, including Continuing Healthcare.
• Exceptional negotiation, influencing and interpersonal skills at senior level.

Responsibilities

• Developing and leading RHN's commissioning and patient contracting strategy.
• Leading complex negotiations, fee reviews, contract renewals and resolution of funding disputes.
• Building strong, collaborative relationships with ICBs, NHS England, Local Authorities and other funders.
• Securing sustainable funding arrangements reflecting the specialist nature of RHN services.
• Advise RHN leadership on commissioning changes, commercial risks and contractual implications of service developments.
• Work with Finance and clinical teams to strengthen income assurance and funding ahead of patient admission.
• Lead and develop the Contract Management function with oversight of contract performance and risk.

Skills

Senior-level experience

NHS commissioning

Contract negotiations

Job description

Royal Hospital for Neuro-disability in London is seeking a Head of Patient Contracts to lead complex negotiations and strategic contracting with NHS bodies and funders. The role focuses on shaping commissioning strategies, securing sustainable funding, and building senior-level relationships across health systems.

You will report to the Chief Services Officer, influence decisions, and work with finance and clinical teams to ensure funding ahead of patient admission.