Head of Commissioning and Business Support

5 months ago

Chichester, United Kingdom 279 University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust Full time

An opportunity has arisen to join the Commissioning and Business Support Team at University Hospitals Sussex. Sitting within the Finance Directorate, the team is responsible for heading up all commissioner engagement for the organisation, taking the lead in key negotiations with commissioners and linking with teams across the organisation in delivery of commissioned services.

Reporting in to the Assistant Director of Commissioning and Business Support, the Head of Commissioning and Business Support is responsible for the implementation and management of all clinical services contracts and subcontracts with commissioners, NHS and non-NHS providers, including services delivered by the Trust private provider arm. This includes management of key relationships with commissioners, provider contracting leads, Trust operational leads and wider corporate teams ensuring continued engagement in delivery of the Trust organisational objectives and system operating plans
- The overall management and performance of clinical services contracts including risk management, resolution and appropriate escalation via contractual processes and delivery of CQUINs
- Submission of bids and tenders for provision of clinical services and identification of invitations to tender on publication
- Ensuring the efficiency, effectiveness, integrity and business focus of financial systems and processes.
- Investigating and advising on highly complex issues
- Leading on providing strategic financial and business planning advice in relation to commissioning and contracting and ensuring value for money to the organisation via appropriate contracting arrangements
- Ensuring continued engagement with CCG, NHS England, provider contracting leads and Primary Care Networks via GP liaison
- Promoting a culture of continuous improvement in the Finance Department- The Assistant Director of Commissioning will work as a member of the senior finance management team alongside the Deputy Finance Director and other Assistant Directors. Portfolios can be interchangeable between Assistant Directors by agreement and there is an expectation that the Head of Commissioning and Business Support will be able to work across all disciplines should the need arise.
- The Head of Commissioning and Business Support will deputise for the Assistant Director of Commissioning and Business Support in their absence and when requested.

Join us at UHSussex, every day is different, you can be the change, better never stops

At UHSussex we’re proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK’s largest acute Trusts, we’re a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.

**Improving lives**: We are a vibrant and inclusive organisation, with hardworking, talented and dedicated individuals, who work together towards a common goal, to always put our Patient First. Our mission is summed up by our ‘where better never stops’ motto and no matter the role at UHSussex, you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex. We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our wellbeing programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.

**Build a career with us**: As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do

Main

**Responsibilities**:
1. Communications and Relationship skills - (Factor 1)
- Production of complex financial reports to be presented at public meetings and various internal meetings, including Trust Executive Committee, Finance and Performance Committee, communicating Trust financial performance, reasons for underlying performance and actions being taken to address any under-performance. Reports may also require the explanation of complex technical accounting concepts in ways that can be understood by non-financial managers and members of the public.
- Oversee the provision of contracting/commissioning advice and business support to operational Divisions. Work with Divisions in financial difficulties to develop and agree recovery plans; persuading, negotiating and influencing where necessary to ensure that achievement of financial targets and operational performance are balanced, and risk is mitigated via contractual provision where possible.
- Ensure advertised market engagement and invitations to tender are communicated to the organisation appr

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