{"interviewQueryText":"What are some good interview questions in British English for the job description below?\n\n-------------------------------------------\n\nContract Manager with NHS Frimley Integrated Care Board in Windsor\n\n The Contract Manager position within the ICB is a crucial role responsible for contract management, support and advice across a significant portfolio of Mental Health and Children's contracts throughout the healthcare contracting cycle. The Contract Manager role provides the foundation of high-quality contract support within a fast-paced contract team primarily aligned to healthcare commissioning. The post holder will support the team with the negotiation and management of the ICB's contract portfolio of commissioned services including high value in system, non-NHS and voluntary sector contracts, having responsibility for developing effective, flexible, and innovative solutions for the management of the contract portfolio. The role would be particularly suitable for applicants with experience of the negotiation and performance management of services commissioned via an NHS Standard Contract and use of commercial agreements where necessary. An understanding and awareness of the commissioning cycle and the Provider Selection Regime will be a key requirement, as well as knowledge of the NHS Payment Scheme including all payment mechanisms within it would be highly desirable. The role involves collaborative working across Trusts and between Trusts, neighbouring ICBs and the NHSE Regional team. Adept at operating within a changing environment, the role will incorporate managing a sub-portfolio of contracts across a range of services within Mental Health, Children and Young People and support for the wider portfolio of contracts led by the Senior and Lead Contract Managers. Supporting portfolios to forward plan the recommissioning cycle including internal governance to adhere to the Provider Selection Regime when modifying existing and awarding new contracts will be key priorities. Responsible for meeting all statutory, regulatory and NHS contractual and procurement requirements, and ensuring alignment and delivery of Commissioning Organisations' requirements. Also; providing high quality support for the Team to facilitate delivery of its objectives, including some basic business administration tasks such as maintenance of trackers, meeting administration etc. Manage the Team's business support function, including developing and managing the team's business plan, progress and reporting risk and issue management. Preparing concise yet insightful communications for dissemination to senior stakeholders and a broad range of stakeholders as required. Developing contracts for providers using the national standard contract as a template but ensuring appropriate local tailoring to match system requirements. Responsible for integrating multi-disciplinary involvement in developing and agreeing contracts, handling negotiations as required to deliver signed contracts. About us The successful candidate will ideally possess existing knowledge of commissioning, procurement, contracting and performance management within the NHS or Local Authority, including use of the NHS Standard Contract in order to make a strong start in a challenging role. Knowledge and understanding of the NHS Payment Scheme including payment mechanisms within it would also be beneficial but an understanding of the public sector is essential. The candidate must be confident to handle difficult conversations successfully including holding suppliers to account for performance and contractual delivery whilst maintaining a productive working relationship. They also must be numerate and able to understand complex financial issues combined with deep analytical skills. An ability to analyse very complex issues where material is conflicting and drawn from multiple sources is also key. The candidate will also be able to demonstrate capabilities to manage own workload and make informed decisions in the absence of required information, working to tight and often changing timescales. The candidate should also demonstrate the ability to manage and motivate teams with a commitment to equality of opportunity, and support us continue with building a collaborative and accountable working environment that our team can thrive in. The ideal candidate should be committed to personal and professional development, act in accordance with the Code of Conduct for NHS Managers and adhere to relevant legislation and organisational policies. Overall, we are seeking a candidate who is dedicated, experienced, and capable of contributing to the operational success of our organisation. "}