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.

Main duties of the job

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

About us

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.

We kindly invite you to consider submitting an application.

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Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder is expected to participate on the commercial contract discussions on behalf of the STP Pathology. This will include negotiations with outsource contractor, external bodies, both NHS and non-NHS on the strategic financial and contractual implications

Person Specification

Education and qualifications

Essential

• Bachelor of Laws (LLB) or Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL).
• Evidence of continuous professional development

Knowledge

Essential

• Specialist knowledge in writing and managing contracts
• Understanding of national and local priorities.
• Significant experience of health service and procurement systems.

Desirable

• Demonstrate a sound understanding of the NHS including the political and business agenda.
• Knowledge of NHS finance policy and NHS legislation.
• Experience at Senior Management Level in an acute hospital within the NHS or other large complex multi professional organisation.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of contract negotiation and advice
• Experience of contract drafting and commercial practices.
• Experience of manipulating, analysing and reporting data
• Experience of multi-disciplinary team working

Desirable

• Ability to work with staff at all levels, with specific ability to work with senior teams
• Experience of investigation and analysis into financial issues including evidence of detailed and precise report writing skills.
• Experience of delivering training.

Employer details

Employer name

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Cross Site

Watford

WD18 0HB

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