Group Head of NHS Business

Spire Healthcare Ltd

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Group Head of NHS Business| Remote| Permanent| Salary DOE

We are one of the UKs 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. We are the principal independent provider by volume of knee and hip operations in the United Kingdom.

The group was founded with the acquisition and re-branding of 25 Bupa hospitals in 2007. Since then, Spire Healthcare has made significant capital investments in its estate and continues to deliver successful and award-winning clinical outcomes and high levels of patient satisfaction.Spire is listed on the London Stock Exchange and is a member of the FTSE 250. We were the first private hospital provider to publish outcomes data on our website and we have received awards for our clinical quality and high levels of patient satisfaction.

Main duties of the job

Key Responsibilities

To include but not limited to:

  • 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 in accordance with Spire's vision, mission, and values.
  • Supporting Spire hospitals and Clinics to negotiate, manage and maintain contracts with NHS Commissioners and NHS providers.
  • Ensuring, to the extent necessary, that the Spires' Hospital and Divisional Directors, colleagues and consultant partners are aware of and abide by all contractual obligations.

About us

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. We deliver high standards of care to our insured, self-pay and NHS patients across 39 hospitals and 33 clinics, medical centres and consulting rooms. Our successful business is led by an experienced and stable senior management team, we provide the highest quality of care through the latest medical technology, new facilities, and a focus on inspiring leadership and employee development. We have achieved our market leading position because of our Purpose, which is to 'make a positive difference to people's lives through outstanding personalised care'. Everyone at Spire is aligned to this purpose, which underpins a culture of respect, inclusion, passion and collaboration across our business, enabling us to achieve more than 98% of our hospitals being rated 'Good' or 'Outstanding' by the Regulators; these are sector leading standards.

Date posted

21 January 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

21612

Job locations

Remote Location

London

EC4Y 8EN


Job description

Job responsibilities

Additonal 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, both financially and administratively, but also ensuring that standards and quality of patient care and patient well-being are not compromised, and are continually improved.
  • Monitoring performance and contract revenues and work in consultation with other members of the Commercial, Operational and Finance teams to take any necessary remedial action.
  • Ensuring that any significant risks arising from contracts are communicated to the Group Partnerships Director and Chief Commercial Officer; and where appropriate Head of Risk or General Counsel and Group Company Secretary to ensure they are reviewed and managed appropriately.

Spire Healthcare is committed to the highest quality of patient care. Working in partnership with over 8,760 experienced consultants, we delivered tailored, personalised care to approximately 926,500 inpatients, outpatients, and day case patients in 2022.

Patients, consultants, and general practitioners trust Spire Healthcare to deliver the high-quality care they expect from a leading private healthcare provider.

The purpose of the role is to lead the maintenance and development of Spire's commercial relationships with NHS Commissioners and NHS Providers at National, Regional and where applicable local levels. You will ensure as sector subject matter lead that the Executive Committee and management teams across Spire hospitals, clinics and community servicesprovide expert guidance and support to ensure the deliveryofbusiness objectives.As well as supporting effective NHS and Public Sector contracting across the UK, seeking to generate sustainable revenues to meet strategic requirements and generating the required operating profits.

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 and market.
  • 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 across the NHS and Public sectors.
  • Professional and cordial.
  • Exceptional problem solving, decision making and analytical capabilities.
  • Ability to collaborate, create and implement solutions to business processes.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, amenable with the ability to influence at all levels of a business.
  • Excellent presentation and project management skills.
  • Able to think and plan strategically, as well as lead and deliver functionally and operationally.
  • Demonstrable results and outcome driven.
  • Proven ability to drive change, for proactively identifying and pursuing improvements and building resilient business performance.
  • Ability to prioritise and organise a heavy and varied workload with flexible timescales, and ability to work well under pressure

BenefitsWe offer employed colleagues a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

  • 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.

We firmly believe that it is our people that make the business successful, and everyone should have the opportunity to work in a motivated team, free from discrimination on any grounds. We, therefore, are keen to receive and review applications from all candidates of under-represented groups who feel they offer the requisite skills.

For us, it's more than just treating patients; it's about looking after people.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Additonal 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, both financially and administratively, but also ensuring that standards and quality of patient care and patient well-being are not compromised, and are continually improved.
  • Monitoring performance and contract revenues and work in consultation with other members of the Commercial, Operational and Finance teams to take any necessary remedial action.
  • Ensuring that any significant risks arising from contracts are communicated to the Group Partnerships Director and Chief Commercial Officer; and where appropriate Head of Risk or General Counsel and Group Company Secretary to ensure they are reviewed and managed appropriately.

Spire Healthcare is committed to the highest quality of patient care. Working in partnership with over 8,760 experienced consultants, we delivered tailored, personalised care to approximately 926,500 inpatients, outpatients, and day case patients in 2022.

Patients, consultants, and general practitioners trust Spire Healthcare to deliver the high-quality care they expect from a leading private healthcare provider.

The purpose of the role is to lead the maintenance and development of Spire's commercial relationships with NHS Commissioners and NHS Providers at National, Regional and where applicable local levels. You will ensure as sector subject matter lead that the Executive Committee and management teams across Spire hospitals, clinics and community servicesprovide expert guidance and support to ensure the deliveryofbusiness objectives.As well as supporting effective NHS and Public Sector contracting across the UK, seeking to generate sustainable revenues to meet strategic requirements and generating the required operating profits.

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 and market.
  • 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 across the NHS and Public sectors.
  • Professional and cordial.
  • Exceptional problem solving, decision making and analytical capabilities.
  • Ability to collaborate, create and implement solutions to business processes.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, amenable with the ability to influence at all levels of a business.
  • Excellent presentation and project management skills.
  • Able to think and plan strategically, as well as lead and deliver functionally and operationally.
  • Demonstrable results and outcome driven.
  • Proven ability to drive change, for proactively identifying and pursuing improvements and building resilient business performance.
  • Ability to prioritise and organise a heavy and varied workload with flexible timescales, and ability to work well under pressure

BenefitsWe offer employed colleagues a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

  • 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.

We firmly believe that it is our people that make the business successful, and everyone should have the opportunity to work in a motivated team, free from discrimination on any grounds. We, therefore, are keen to receive and review applications from all candidates of under-represented groups who feel they offer the requisite skills.

For us, it's more than just treating patients; it's about looking after people.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Please see above

Experience

Essential

  • Please see above
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Please see above

Experience

Essential

  • Please see above

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Spire Healthcare Ltd

Address

Remote Location

London

EC4Y 8EN


Employer's website

https://www.spirehealthcare.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Spire Healthcare Ltd

Address

Remote Location

London

EC4Y 8EN


Employer's website

https://www.spirehealthcare.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Senior Resourcing Partner

Kirsten Fisk

Kirsten.Fisk@spirehealthcare.com

+447738822817

Date posted

21 January 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

21612

Job locations

Remote Location

London

EC4Y 8EN


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