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Band 8a Main area Contracting Grade Band 8a Contract 12 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.

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Great People

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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 thats 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

standing financial instructions (SFIs) and procurement policy

Working for our organisation

Were 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 peoples 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, youll 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 peoples 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 Education / Relevant Experience Essential Criteria

Education / Relevant Experience Essential criteria

Knowledge / Skills Essential criteria

At Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust We Are Proud To Prioritise The Development Of Our People. To Support This, The Following Opportunities Are Available

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

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

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