Job overview

This post will lead the Legal & Commercial function for the Healthier Futures programme to manage and control all the aspects of the new Leighton Hospital redevelopment in relation to procurement planning/strategy, commercial contracts and documentation, insurances and property related to the New Hospitals Programme that may be progressed as part of the programme. In order to do this there will be close working relationships with the Trusts Head of Procurement and procurement team together with the Finance function.

Main duties of the job

·        The Commercial Director will provide leadership in commercial, procurement, and contract management, driving excellence in project delivery.

·        Key responsibilities include delivering strategic commercial advice that ensures value for money, quality, and continuous improvement, while also developing and promoting Trust policies that enhance patient care and staff work environments.

·        The role involves contributing to the Trust’s commercial and procurement strategies, focusing on the Healthier Futures Programme, and supporting the development of team members and stakeholder education on commercial processes and procedures.

·        Together with the Construction Director, the development of the Programme specific Master Plan including the procurement of accommodation for services deemed critical to the functioning of the new hospital.

·        Lead the development of a “route map” for the Master Plan for the wider site development (following demolition of the existing hospital) and provide the key link between the Programme and the Trust’s site redevelopment strategy.

·        Lead cost management efforts across the programme, ensuring best practices within the Project Management team and with externally appointed Cost Advisors. This role involves scrutinising cost forecasting, cash flow management, and expenditure reporting for the Programme.

Working for our organisation

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community services for East Cheshire (population 399K) and West Cheshire and Chester (population 357K). Our services include planned and unplanned/emergency care, cardiac and critical care, child health, maternity, and intermediate care across Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford.

Through our community arm, Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership, we deliver extensive services in 26 medical centres and schools in collaboration with Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS FT and the South Cheshire and Vale Royal GP Alliance. With 500 beds and around 5,500 staff, we are one of the area’s largest employers.

Since the formation of Integrated Care Systems in July 2022, the Trust has become a key partner in Cheshire East & Cheshire West and Chester and in two provider collaboratives, aligning our strategic goals with the Cheshire & Merseyside Integrated Care System.

As part of the national New Hospital Programme, we’re reimagining Leighton Hospital to create a new health and care neighbourhood, transforming healthcare delivery for a Healthier Future. Learn more on our Healthier Futures website.

At Mid Cheshire, our mission is to inspire hope and provide unparalleled care for the people and communities of Cheshire, helping them to enjoy life to the fullest.