Contract and Assurance Manager

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Exeter; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job description

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Role Summary

Critical role to support the launch of a new approach to the Sexual Health landscape of Devon. We are seeking an experienced contract manager to negotiate, role out and create an assurance framework for primary care contracts with GPs, Pharmacies and Third Sector organisations.

About the Role

Devon and Torbay's sexual health contract has just been awarded to Royal Devon Trust for the next 7-10 years. We are the incumbents but we are taking on a bigger scope of services and are excited to be leading the system across Devon and Torbay. Part of this shift will involve us managing 80+ GP contracts for contraceptive delivery (specifically LARCs) and emergency contraceptive (EC) delivery from all pharmacies across Devon and Torbay (over 300). We are seeking someone who can help us engage, negotiate and deliver new contracts for these primary care elements as well as implement an assurance framework covering performance and quality that will allow us to notice good and bad practice and implement change as required and highlight excellent practice. We are also subcontracting other elements including a third sector partner organisation whom we work closely with and will be looking for this role to support and lead on elements of this work, again around contract assurance.

We are looking for someone experienced in setting up contracts, negotiating terms and then creating good systems to monitor and evaluate them. This is a 12 month fixed term role linked to the mobilisation of the new contract. The Trust has a small internal contracts team and professional supervision will be provided by this team while the role will be managed and based within Sexual Health.

Secondments would be considered.

Working Pattern: 37.5 hours per week. Monday - Friday. 9-5 (some flexibility may be possible)

Interview Date: To be confirmed

For further information please contact: Richard Foley, Senior Operational Manager on 07908405005 or email [e-mail]

This is a fixed term contract for 12 months. For current NHS employees this post could be a secondment opportunity.

As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Preference will be given to staff with 'Priority' and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.

About Us

Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford). Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within people's own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).

Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities.

Our values are at the heart of everything we do, click here to find out more.

It has never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as you will help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.

Benefits

Looking after you is important to us.

We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.

If you are starting out in the NHS, you'll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.

You will benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.

We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.

This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we will help you get there.

Salary is not the only financial benefit

You will have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers. You will also have access to other benefits including:

• National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
• Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter.
• Car lease schemes.
• The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).
• Cycle to work scheme.

These are just a few of the benefits available - if the role is something you are interested in, we would love to hear from you.