Senior Contracting Manager

This vacancy is only open at this stage to internal employees of the following organisations within the Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care System:

Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation TrustNorth Staffordshire Combined Healthcare NHS TrustUniversity Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust, inclusive of Black Country Procurement Group and North Midlands and Cheshire Pathology Service.Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care Board

The post holder will be the senior manager responsible for managing and ensuring the quality of a portfolio of contracts aligned to the care group they report into. The post holder will ensure that there are excellent working relationships with other senior members of the Trust including Operational, Finance & Information teams and the wider Trust.

Main duties of the job

RESPONSIBLE FOR:

Management of a portfolio of clinical contracts

Annual contract negotiation and documentation - support and translate Trust priorities into signed contracts that meets national and local requirements, including financial and quality parameters,

Ensuring alignment of annual contracting processes and contractual documentation to NHS Planning Guidance

Monthly contract monitoring and management - lead the management of the contract portfolio for the Trust to support the Trusts business and strategic objectives

Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.

We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.

We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.

We are 'United in our Uniqueness' and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.