Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust
Head of Contracts
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Job Overview
This is an internal role for employees of the RUH only.
This role is instrumental within the senior team in Finance overseeing both commissioning and inter provider contracts.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be a senior member of the Finance Team with particular responsibilities for the creation, management, and day-to-day monitoring of contracts for clinical healthcare services both provided and purchased by BSW Hospitals Group.
The post holder will be managerially responsible for the day-to-day smooth running and control of the team based across three sites: at the Royal United Hospitals Bath, Great Western Hospitals in Swindon, and Salisbury District Hospital.
Working for our organisation
Across the BSW Hospitals Group, we’re proud to put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. No matter what your role is, we value everyone’s contribution in supporting the exceptional, person-centred care we pride ourselves on.
We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment. This can be seen in our growing community of staff networks—celebrating successes and creating opportunities to listen and learn. We value our differences, champion kindness and civility, and truly believe that diversity makes us stronger.
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Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
Please find attached to the vacancy a detailed person specification and job description for further information about this role.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Qualified Accountant
- Knowledge of NHS Contracting
Desirable criteria
- Experience working in NHS Contracting or Income
Essential criteria
- Understanding of Income within the NHS
Desirable criteria
- Experience reporting Income within the NHS
Please note: Due to recent changes in UK immigration and visa rules, applicants who do not currently have the right to work in the UK may not be considered unless an alternative right to work solution can be provided. Candidates requiring sponsorship (or will need sponsorship at the end of a current visa, e.g., those with graduate visas) should review the eligibility criteria on the gov.uk website before applying: Prove your right to work to an employer: Overview - GOV.UK.
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Applicant requirements
- You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
- The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties, and as such, this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020. It will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name: Sarah Wisher-Davies
- Job title: Associate Director - Income and Contracts
- Email address: saarah.wisher-davies@nhs.net
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