NHS Head of Contracting and Income - South East | Hybrid | Band 8C | 3-Month Contract
Are you an experienced NHS senior finance professional with a strong grip on income, contracting, and productivity? Our client, a well-regarded NHS healthcare provider in the South East, is looking for a highly capable Interim Head of Contracting & Income to step in and lead a critical portfolio during a pivotal period.
What's the challenge? This is a leadership role within the finance directorate, reporting into the Deputy Director of Finance.
You'll oversee income management, contracting negotiations, and the delivery of cost improvement and productivity programmes that are essential to the organisation's financial recovery and sustainability.
This hybrid role requires someone confident in working across contracting and financial planning while collaborating closely with clinical and operational leaders.
Strong influencing and programme management skills are essential, as is a sharp commercial mindset and the ability to lead a team of finance professionals in a fast-paced, changing environment.
🧾 What you'll be doing:
Leading the trust's income and contracting team
Managing negotiations with ICBs, NHS England and provider trusts
Providing tactical oversight of a £600m+ contract portfolio
Driving delivery of cost improvement plans and recovery strategies
Ensuring accurate income forecasting and performance analysis
Reporting progress, risks and insights to senior stakeholders
Key details:
Start: ASAP
Duration: 3 months (with potential to extend)
Hours: 37.5 per week, Monday-Friday
Location: South East (Hybrid - on-site attendance required occasionally)
Band: 8C
WHY WORK WITH PRACTICUS? We've been supporting the NHS with the provision of senior interims since 2004.
We care about what we do as much as you care about what you do.
If you feel you could help my client and the many people whose lives would be improved and enriched by the successful delivery of this portfolio, then I'd absolutely love to hear from you.
Apply now to Andrew Panos if you have the required skilset, and let's talk about how you can make a difference.
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Type: Contract Location: South East England, England
Start: July 2025
Duration: 3 Months
Salary / Rate: Up to £45 per hour + Inside IR35
Posted: 2025-07-17 17:24:40
We are seeking a strong, clinically led Interim Deputy Home Manager to support a nursing home in Gloucestershire.
Working alongside the Home Manager, where you'll provide clear leadership and direction to the nursing and care team, ensuring best practice is embedded across all aspects of the home.
Key responsibilities include:
Leading and supporting the nursing team with clarity and confidence
Supporting audits and delivering on actions
Oversight of medication practices and compliance
Ensuring support plans (via Nourish) are person-centred and up to date
Managing incidents and ensuring accurate records on Radar
Providing cover for the Home Manager when required
Playing a key role in driving cultural and operational change in the home
💡 We're looking an RGN, RMN or dual-registered, with a track record of leading teams and enhancing performance.
Strong presence on the floor is essential.
✅ Immediate start ✅ Inside IR35 ✅ Mileage covered ✅ Pro-rata'd for 39 hours/week including some weekend shifts
If you're an interim leader who thrives in a fast-paced, change-focused environment, I'd love to hear from you.
For more information please email rajiv.bharadva@practicus.com
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Type: Contract Location: Gloucestershire, England
Start: ASAP
Duration: 3 months
Salary / Rate: £300 - £325 per day
Posted: 2025-07-01 14:15:18
