Band 8a - Commercial Contract Manager, Pathology Business Unit

The post holder is responsible for managing and advising on STP Pathology contracts to ensure the contracting party delivers the key contractual obligations.

This will involve working closely with Divisions to understand the processes and context of the service., o Support the PBU with contract drafting and set up of new commercial contracts.o Accountable for providing advice and guidance to support development and production of contract strategy for the CA,o Initiate and implement appropriate systems, processeso Use expert knowledge and understanding to provide detailed and complex analysis of business issues.o Responsible for ensuring clarity around all lead and associate contract arrangements.o Responsible for contract development and contract finalisation,o Responsible for supporting Service Specification production and negotiation for inclusion within contract documentationo Responsible for providing contract negotiation supporto Responsible for providing contract dispute resolution support to reach mutually acceptable solutions to contract issueso Responsible for ensuring that contract management is supported by provider activity and invoice validation and data quality review

With a new hospital planned for Watford and work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital, this is an exciting time to join us.

We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imaging models of care, working ever more closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare.

Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at our Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience.Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others.

At West Herts we offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance and the ability to work flexibly.