Group Head of NHS Business

Group Head of NHS Business Remote Permanent Salary DOE

We are one of the UK's leading independent hospital groups and the largest in terms of revenue. From our 38 hospitals and 33 clinics, medical centres, and consulting rooms across England, Wales, and Scotland, we provide diagnostics, inpatient, day case, and outpatient care in areas including orthopaedics, gynaecology, cardiology, neurology, oncology, and general surgery. We also operate a network of private GPs and provide occupational health services to over 700 corporate clients.

Main duties of the job

Key Responsibilities

• Acting as functional lead to establish and maintain excellent relationships with Government, NHS, other Public Sector and Trade bodies (for example Independent Healthcare Partners Network) at National, Regional and where relevant local level.
• Providing expert commercial and contracting advice and support to all functions and business units throughout Spire Healthcare to support achievement of NHS related Business objectives.
• Guiding and supporting Spire hospitals, Clinics and Community Services to develop and maintain good working relationships with NHS Commissioners and NHS providers within each of their local markets.
• Supporting Spire hospitals and Clinics to negotiate, manage and maintain contracts with NHS Commissioners and NHS providers.
• Ensuring that the Spire's Hospital and Divisional Directors, colleagues, and consultant partners are aware of and abide by all contractual obligations.

About us

At Spire Healthcare, caring is our passion. We have been putting patients at the heart of everything we do for over 25 years. We're committed to looking after people, both patients and staff. Our successful business is led by an experienced and stable senior management team, providing the highest quality of care through the latest medical technology and a focus on inspiring leadership and employee development.

Job responsibilities

Additional Duties:

• Leading a thorough and effective process to support participation in relevant NHS Frameworks and annual NHS contract renewals.
• At contract renewals working to secure the most advantageous outcome for the company while ensuring that standards and quality of patient care are not compromised.
• Monitoring performance and contract revenues and working in consultation with other teams to take any necessary remedial action.
• Ensuring that any significant risks arising from contracts are communicated to the appropriate stakeholders.

Key Requirements:

• Educated to Degree standard or equivalent experience.
• Well-developed commercial capabilities and drive.
• Comprehensive and expert knowledge of the NHS and Public Healthcare industry.
• Extensive experience of NHS and Public Sector commissioning, contracting, and relationship management.
• Demonstrable ability to manage and develop a network of key relationships at Executive level.
• Exceptional problem-solving, decision-making, and analytical capabilities.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.
• Excellent presentation and project management skills.
• Able to think and plan strategically, as well as lead and deliver functionally and operationally.
• Proven ability to drive change and pursue improvements.
• Ability to prioritise and organise a heavy and varied workload.

Benefits:

• 35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
• Employer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options
• Spire for you reward platform - discount and cashback for over 1000 retailers
• Free wellness screening
• Private medical insurance
• Life assurance

Spire Healthcare is committed to creating an environment that will attract, retain, and motivate its people. We are an equal opportunities employer, committed to the health and wellbeing of all our colleagues and consultants.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and will require a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.