Band 6 Contract Manager

NHS

  • Birmingham
  • £38,682-46,580 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 14 days ago
We have a permanent role for a Contract Manager within the Contract Team of the trust, working on a mixture of income and expenditure contracts and service level agreements.The post holder will provide a comprehensive support service to the Senior Contract and Finance Team to ensure the Trust's contracting function is planned, highly organised and run efficiently and effectively.The post holder will also manage and assist in the delivery and reporting of the performance reviews, annual contract negotiation process including any external reporting functions.You will be expected to support operational teams in developing and shaping services as part of trustwide transformation projects.In addition, you will represent and act as an ambassador for the Trust in relation to contractual matter at commissioning meetings and other external forums as and when required, developing and maintaining a good working relationship with commissioners.Main duties of the jobManage a portfolio of contractsBe responsible for the development and independent negotiation of new and existing patient-related healthcare income contractsFacilitate and undertake contract negotiations between commissioners/provider Trusts purchasing our services and internal service directors, managers and cliniciansRepresent the Contracting Team at internal and external meetings to discuss new service developments or new income contractsMonitor compliance of contract portfolio and be pro-active in resolving emerging issues.Provide specialist knowledge to operational managers, ward staff and clinicians as to the appropriate routes for securing a contract for their service, having due regard to the specific circumstances and relevant Department of Health guidance. To provide specialist contract management training if requiredEnsure that contracts are signed and agreed within the key timetables set both nationally and by the Board of DirectorsRepresent the Trust at Contract Review meetings with commissioner organisations and service providers, ensuring that appropriate information is available and that accurate records are kept of the meetingsTo provide administrative support to the Contracts Team in the drafting and completing of new projects, ensuring that all appropriate documentation is accurate, available and circulated.About usWelcome to Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. Our 4000 clinical and support staff help us to improve mental health wellbeing and meet the needs of the 70,000 people we serve each year. We provide a range of mental healthcare services across Birmingham and Solihull, as well as specialised services nationally. We also offer medical, nursing and psychology training and are proud of our international reputation for both research and innovation.Our population is culturally diverse, characterised in places by high levels of deprivation which create an increasing demand for our services and a necessity for us to make sure everyone can access the help they need. We are a team of compassionate, inclusive and committed people working together to provide excellent care to support our community. If you are looking for a place to belong, where you can make a real difference to people's lives, join our team where our warm welcome is waiting for you.DetailsDate posted20 August 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 6Salary£38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum, pro rataContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference number436-7418767Job locationsUffculme Centre52 Queensbridge RoadBirminghamB13 8QYJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesFor further information about the main responsibilities please view the attached job description and person specification. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesFor further information about the main responsibilities please view the attached job description and person specification.Person SpecificationEssential and DesirableEssential
  • Educated to degree level or equivalent NHS experience
Desirable
  • Sound financial understanding of contracting
Person SpecificationEssential and DesirableEssential
  • Educated to degree level or equivalent NHS experience
Desirable
  • Sound financial understanding of contracting

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