Contract and Assurance Manager
| Posting date: | 19 June 2025 |
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| Salary: | £47,810.00 to £54,710.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £47810.00 - £54710.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 02 July 2025 |
| Location: | Exeter, EX2 7JQ |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | C0023-25-1117 |
Summary
For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below. More detail about the role Devon and Torbay's sexual health contract has just been awarded to Royal Devon Trust for the next 7-10 years. We are the incumbents but we are taking on a bigger scope of services and are excited to be leading the system across Devon and Torbay. Part of this shift will involve us managing 80+ GP contracts for contraceptive delivery (specifically LARCs) and emergency contraceptive (EC) delivery from all pharmacies across Devon and Torbay (over 300). We are seeking someone who can help us engage, negotiate and deliver new contracts for these primary care elements as well as implement an assurance framework covering performance and quality that will allow us to notice good and bad practice and implement change as required and highlight excellent practice. We are also subcontracting other elements including a third sector partner organisation whom we work closely with and will be looking for this role to support and lead on elements of this work, again around contract assurance. We are looking for someone experienced in setting up contracts, negotiating terms and then creating good systems to monitor and evaluate them. This is a 12 month fixed term role linked to the mobilisation of the new contract. The Trust has a small internal contracts team and professional supervision will be provided by this team while the role will be managed and based within Sexual Health. Secondments would be considered. Working Pattern: 37.5 hours per week. Monday - Friday. 9-5 (some flexibility may be possible) Interview Date: To be confirmed For further information please contact: Richard Foley, Senior Operational Manager on 07908405005 or email richard.foley1@nhs.net Pay: The salary advertised for this position reflects the Agenda for Change 2025/6 rates, inclusive of a 3.6% pay award which will be implemented later this year. If you join before the implementation date, the pay award will be backdated to your start date. Until then, remuneration will be based on the 2024/5 pay bandings (Pay scales for 2024/25 | NHS Employers) This is a fixed term contract for 12 months. For current NHS employees this post could be a secondment opportunity. As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve. Preference will be given to staff with Priority and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon. The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received. The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust. Benefits We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team. This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we'll help you get there. Looking after you is important to us. We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies. If you're starting out in the NHS, you'll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays. You'll benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups. Salary is not the only financial benefit You'll have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers. You will also have access to other benefits including: National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts. Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter Car lease schemes. The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK). Cycle to work scheme These are just a few of the benefits available if the role is something you are interested in, we'd love to hear from you.