Job Description

Band 8a

Main area

Contracting

Grade

Band 8a

Contract

6 months (Fixed term contract ends on 31st March 2026)

Hours

Full time - 37.5 hours per week

Job ref

201-25-593

Site

Latham Park

Town

Par

Salary

55,690 - 62,682 Per Annum / Pro Rata

Salary period

Yearly

Closing

18/08/2025 23:59

Interview date

29/08/2025

Thank you for your interest in joining us at

Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust.

We pride ourselves in striving to be an employer of choice.

Strategic Themes

Great Care


Care based on what matters to people.*
Care provided at home or close to home.*
Improvement through learning, research and innovation.*
Prevention and alternatives to hospital.*

Great Organisation


Buildings that support health and wellbeing.*
Technology enabled care.*
Care teams are supported by responsive corporate services.*
Safe, efficient, effective and productive.*

Great People


A place people love to work and feel valued.*
Living our values with staff (all voices count).*
Attract, grow and develop talent.*
Leaders with compassion, who continuously learn and listen.*

Great Partner


Encourage and enable effective partnerships.*
Joined-up community services.*
Work with others to maximise workforce opportunities.*
Reduce our impact on the environment.*


At the NHS, we are reminded every day of how important life is. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement whether that's job share, part time or another flexible pattern. In addition, although the role advertised may have a 'home' office base indicated, we remain committed to supporting flexibility around workplace locations. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.

The successful applicant will be an NHS employee and may therefore have contact with vulnerable service users. During the COVID-19 pandemic, it has been necessary to take significant steps to protect the health and safety of our staff, service users and those attending our sites. Unless exempt, we encourage and support staff to be vaccinated as this remains the best line of defence against COVID-19.

Job overview

Internal

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Contracts Manager position at Cornwall Partnership Foundation Trust on a 12 month fixed term contract.



If you are looking for a role where you can influence decisions and add value to NHS services, then this could be for you. This is a high profile post that is integral to the success of the organisation. The post holder will be expected to act in the role of both a Provider Contracts Manager and a Contracts Manager where CFT subcontracts services to third party organisations.

Main duties of the job

What will you achieve in the role?





The Senior Contracts Manager will provide a key supporting role within the Trust for the delivery of the contracting function; this is a high profile post that is integral to the success of the organisation. The job holder will be expected to act in the role of both a Provider Contracts Manager, and a Contracts Manager where CFT subcontracts services to third party organisations.



The job holder will be expected to work with senior managers within the organisation and with external bodies both within the NHS commissioning milieu (ICB, NHS England and Local Authorities), and with third party clinical services providers where the Trust sub-contracts these services. These third party providers may be other NHS providers, private / independent sector providers, or third sector providers



The job holder will support the Deputy Chief Finance Officer in leading the contracts function for the Trust, ensuring that appropriate contract governance and legal arrangements are in place, and by undertaking continual evaluation of the contracts function to ensure that the team is agile and responsive, by:


Implementing robust processes for clinical services subcontracts due diligence, and for an ongoing the contract quality and performance monitoring framework

Conducting ongoing systematic reviews of all clinical contracts, including subcontracts, to support internal and external assurance processes, with respect to safety, quality, performance and financial value, agreeing any required changes with all parties

Ensuring that there are robust systems in place for recording, monitoring and reporting on the multifactorial elements of contracts and the associated risks, working to improve assurance and mitigate risks

Developing CFT's approach to contracting so that it supports the delivery of the Trust Strategy,


standing financial instructions (SFIs) and procurement policy


Working with colleagues across the trust to build capability and understanding of roles and responsibilities around contracting for clinical services.

Working for our organisation

We're an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital-based care to improve people's physical and mental health. We also provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability.



We are a people organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, you'll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK.



Over 4,000 people make up the Trust. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff.



We work in people's homes, in community clinics and bases. Some staff work from one of our 13 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner.



Approximately 568,000 people live here. A third of people who live in Cornwall are supported by acute hospital services in Devon. As a result, we also work closely with our partners in Devon. In the summer, and during other holidays lots of people choose to visit the area. This increase the numbers of people who use out services.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see 'supporting documents'.

Person specification

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Education / Relevant Experience

Essential criteria

Educated to Masters level or equivalent relevant experience #

Education / Relevant Experience

Essential criteria

Post-graduate qualification or significant experience in contracting #

Knowledge / Skills

Essential criteria

Highly developed analytical and comparison skills and the ability to interpret highly complex and sensitive information from a wide range of sources

At Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust we are proud to prioritise the development of our people. To support this, the following opportunities are available:


Career conversations and individual development plans for succession planning and talent management Protected CPD time for registered staff Access to a dedicated central development fund supporting CPD for all staff Leadership and Management development programmes Coaching and mentoring opportunities A full clinical induction programme for operational skills Access to a care certificate programme for our band 1-4 clinical staff A bespoke and robust preceptorship programme to support newly qualified staff Individual professional development programmes

Being part of a successful NHS Foundation Trust brings a portfolio of rewards and benefits for our staff. These include:


Suite of health and wellbeing initiatives to support our colleagues physical and mental health Free access to individual HARP portfolios to support revalidation for nursing staff Free DBS checks where required Discounts available from retailers, UK hotels and main attractions NHS Pension Scheme Salary sacrifice car scheme Cycle to work scheme The Trust reimburses all application costs for staff eligible to apply for EU settlement status.

The Trust reserves the right to close this advert once a sufficient number of applications have been submitted. It is encouraged that you complete the application at your earliest convenience to avoid disappointment.

If you are successful at the shortlisting stage of the recruitment process you will be contacted via TRAC.jobs email regarding interview details.



Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust welcomes and values individuals with lived experience of mental or physical ill health joining our workforce. We aspire to have a culture that develops, promotes and supports lived experience roles - throughout the organisation.



If you are successful, you agree to Occupational Health accessing your health records from your current or previous employer to check the status of your inoculations and screening tests. Appointments are subject to full three year satisfactory references therefore please ensure you include correct contact details for your nominated referees including email addresses.



Any general recruitment queries, please contact our recruitment team on 01208 834644