Band 8a - Commercial Contract Manager, Pathology Business Unit

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Detailed job description and main 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 criteria

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

Knowledge

Essential criteria

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

Desirable criteria

• 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 criteria

• 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 criteria

• 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.

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust provides acute healthcare services to a core catchment population of approximately half a million people living in west Hertfordshire and the surrounding area. The Trust also provides a range of more specialist services to a wider population, serving residents of North London, Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire and East Hertfordshire.

As an employer of nearly 6,000 people the Trust is one of the biggest employers in the area and sees nearly a million patients each year.

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