Contracts Manager

We have an exciting opportunity to join the Trust's Contracts team as a Contracts Manager. The post holders will be responsible for managing a portfolio of contracts with Commissioners and other NHS Providers.

The post holders will also provide advice to Operational Managers and Clinical teams on commissioning and contractual issues., The Contract Manager is responsible for managing a portfolio of small/medium/large contracts with Commissioners, including ICBs, NHS England, Local Authority Commissioners and with other NHS Providers. The Contract Manager will support the management of the entire process from the annual negotiation cycle to monthly analysis and reporting and provide regular strategic insight including development of NHS tariffs, financial analysis and overview to support the Head of Contracts & other stakeholders.

The post holder will ensure Trust compliance with all contractual obligations and interpret, advise and implement national guidance. They will manage complex and challenging discussions with Trust clinicians with regard to a range of contractual requirements, such as the implementation of clinical Service Specifications. They will offer expert advice on contracting and commissioning issues to General Managers, their service teams and other internal user groups. In their role they will foster a collaborative relationship with commissioners and ensure that contract performance is understood and that contract income is maximised.

The successful applicants will have knowledge of the NHS Contracts and the National Tariff Payment System and will understand the changing nature of commissioning policy. Effective communication, relationship building and problem solving skills are essential to this role. They will also be well organised, able to implement robust processes and have a sound understanding of project management principles., The post holder will have responsibility for the development and successful delivery of a range of improvement plans and manage key projects from time to time. They will be a highly motivated individual able to demonstrate leadership and problem-solving skills.

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and around 14,000 staff based across 5 main sites in South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local hospital services across its different sites, and specialist services from King's College Hospital (KCH) sites at Denmark Hill in Camberwell and at the Princess Royal University Hospital (PRUH) site in Bromley.

King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.

The trust-wide strategy Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we can take Team King's to another level