Contracts Manager - London
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Main Duties and Responsibilities Contract Management Deliver a robust contract management function for designated contracts from the Trusts contract portfolio. Provide advice and guidance as an expert in their field with an in-depth knowledge of complex contract arrangements for designated areas of responsibility and lead on contract management for this area for the team.
Keep abreast of changing complex contractual guidance from all commissioner, including ICBs, NHS England, and Local Authority contracts for services. Receive highly complex information from commissioners and interpret this appropriately for relevant trust services and communicate key messages in an accessible manner for internal stakeholders.
Develop detailed service specifications for inclusion within contract documentation. Lead contract negotiations for designated contracts and provide contract negotiation support to the Head of Contracts on wider contract portfolio through expert knowledge of wider provider landscape and leverage opportunities.
Responsible for contract development and contract finalisation including contract value, with clearly defined processes for engaging the internal and stakeholders. Act in collaboration with Care Group Managers and Finance Business Partners to develop and agree contractual agreements for new service arrangements with other providers.
Financial Management Provide and present complex contract and financial management information, analysis and advice to the finance senior management team, operational managers and other senior staff throughout the Trust to support understanding of performance against contractual agreements.
Respond to variances in activity and financial information with external stakeholders, sensitively navigating negotiations where this is highly contentious. Ensure the Contract Performance (Financial and Activity) is monitored to the agreed timeframes i.e. monthly, quarterly or half yearly and any variances investigated with Care Group teams and highlighted to the Head of Contracts.
Manage the development and maintenance of an integrated financial performance report, including analysis of trends and forecasts for key areas of responsibility e.g. Drugs or Devices to support financial decision making. Monitor and evaluate services in accordance with contracted activity levels and key performance/quality indicators identifying risks/adverse variances and contribute to action plans and service developments.
Work with Care Groups teams and other senior staff to maximise income generation. Act in collaboration with Care Group teams in reviewing all costs and prices and recommend changes required for contracting arrangements. Ensure that all managers are aware of, and act in accordance with Standing Financial Instructions and internal Trust contract management processes.
Leadership Play a key role in the relationship management with the commissioners and other external stakeholders, developing a deep understanding of their needs and helping to coordinate an organisation wide response. Responsible for developing and maintaining excellent relationships with internal and external staff founded on provision of expert contracting support and an understanding of their contracting priorities and limitations.
Develop a deep understanding of services provided by the trust, and their ongoing development, utilising strong relationships with Care Groups teams and Finance Business Partners, to support high quality discussions with commissioners. Responsible for fostering positive and constructive relationships, engendering honest and open communication and mutual respect between commissioners and providers.
Keep abreast of changing complex contractual guidance from all commissioner, including ICBs, NHS England, and Local Authority contracts for services. Receive highly complex information from commissioners and interpret this appropriately for relevant trust services and communicate key messages in an accessible manner for internal stakeholders.
Develop detailed service specifications for inclusion within contract documentation. Lead contract negotiations for designated contracts and provide contract negotiation support to the Head of Contracts on wider contract portfolio through expert knowledge of wider provider landscape and leverage opportunities.
Responsible for contract development and contract finalisation including contract value, with clearly defined processes for engaging the internal and stakeholders. Act in collaboration with Care Group Managers and Finance Business Partners to develop and agree contractual agreements for new service arrangements with other providers.
Financial Management Provide and present complex contract and financial management information, analysis and advice to the finance senior management team, operational managers and other senior staff throughout the Trust to support understanding of performance against contractual agreements.
Respond to variances in activity and financial information with external stakeholders, sensitively navigating negotiations where this is highly contentious. Ensure the Contract Performance (Financial and Activity) is monitored to the agreed timeframes i.e. monthly, quarterly or half yearly and any variances investigated with Care Group teams and highlighted to the Head of Contracts.
Manage the development and maintenance of an integrated financial performance report, including analysis of trends and forecasts for key areas of responsibility e.g. Drugs or Devices to support financial decision making. Monitor and evaluate services in accordance with contracted activity levels and key performance/quality indicators identifying risks/adverse variances and contribute to action plans and service developments.
Work with Care Groups teams and other senior staff to maximise income generation. Act in collaboration with Care Group teams in reviewing all costs and prices and recommend changes required for contracting arrangements. Ensure that all managers are aware of, and act in accordance with Standing Financial Instructions and internal Trust contract management processes.
Leadership Play a key role in the relationship management with the commissioners and other external stakeholders, developing a deep understanding of their needs and helping to coordinate an organisation wide response. Responsible for developing and maintaining excellent relationships with internal and external staff founded on provision of expert contracting support and an understanding of their contracting priorities and limitations.
Develop a deep understanding of services provided by the trust, and their ongoing development, utilising strong relationships with Care Groups teams and Finance Business Partners, to support high quality discussions with commissioners. Responsible for fostering positive and constructive relationships, engendering honest and open communication and mutual respect between commissioners and providers.
Responsible for providing contract dispute resolution support to reach mutually acceptable solutions to contract issues. Recommend improvements and changes to local working practices and propose department wide policy improvements
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