Commissioning Manager - Huntingdon

The Trust's commissioning and contracts team is responsible for NHS contracts and Service Level Agreements within the Trust's contract portfolio which is currently worth approximately £550m in income from patient related activity. Currently there are 3 standard NHS Contracts and approximately 200 SLAs which feature a range of complex commission arrangements and each contract has unique refinements and complexities The role of the Commissioning and Contracts Team is to ensure appropriate contractual arrangements are in place with all required organisations, and that these are appropriately managed. This is primarily with NHS Commissioning organisations where the contracts team must ensure appropriate reporting against compliance with national and local standards is provided, along with activity and finance. The contracts team must work closely with both commissioners and internal colleagues to ensure that all queries are responded to appropriately and within a timely manner. This principle also applied to service level agreements with other NHS organisations., The post holder will be responsible for undertaking all core tasks involved in this work, which include:

• Working with colleagues in NHS Commissioning organisations and partner NHS / non NHS organisations to ensure appropriate governance arrangements are in place, and being managed. This includes supporting the annual planning and contracting round for contracts identified for this role;
• Working with Clinical Divisional Business Managers, Financial Business Partners and Information Services to ensure clinical activity is being correctly recorded and invoiced/ paid;
• Working with managers to predict the financial and service impact of new / changed commissioning arrangements, clinical pathways or reforms;
• Working with Clinical Divisions to review new and/or changing requirements to NHS Contract and SLA provision;
• Lead on management of contracts as identified for this role.
• Management of staff as identified within the teams organisational structure, and possible restructure in the future.
  
  We are dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusivity within our workforce and warmly welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, with a particular emphasis on encouraging those from disabled, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, as well as candidates from our local area.
  
  As part of our commitment to supporting our employees we offer a range of benefits including:
• Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 27 days and increasing to 29 days after five years of service and 33 days after 10 years of service, in addition to the national Bank Holidays (pro-rata for part time staff);
• Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme:
• Flexible working opportunities;
• Enhanced hourly rates for unsociable hours e.g. night shifts, weekends, bank holidays;
• Opportunities for career development and training to help you progress in your role;
• Wellbeing support and activities to promote a healthy work environment;
• Access to our in-house physiotherapy service;
• On-site canteens offering subsidised meals;
• Subsidised staff parking (currently free);
• Free Stagecoach Bus Travel to and from work within Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued and empowered to excel in their roles. Join us and become part of a team dedicated to making a positive difference in our community.