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Business Change Managemeent Consultant (Must have State govt and Healthcare) - F...
Posted 1 day ago by RICEFW Technologies Inc
Role needed to support the FAS DDI project & other multiple ongoing DDI projects to process deliverables/tracking al...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Outside
- Work type Remote
- Location Remote or Richmond, Virginia
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Healthcare Product Manager/ Owner
Posted 3 days ago by SAI Systems Intl., Inc.
Job DescriptionCreate, groom, and prioritize the product backlog in ADO for Care Management and LTSS integration and con...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Outside
- Work type Remote
- Location Remote or Hybrid in Louisville, Kentucky
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Healthcare Technical Writer & Specifications Analyst with HL7 versions/FHIR
Posted 3 days ago by Shrive Technologies LLC
Mandatory Skills - Technical Writer(US healthcare): Complete understanding of HL7 versions, and FHIRKey Responsibilities...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Outside
- Work type Remote
- Location Remote
Senior Azure Databrick Engineer with Healthcare Payer domain Exp : Remote
Posted 4 days ago by Lightning Minds Inc.
Position SummaryTechnology & Domain ExpertiseAzure Databricks & PySparkSQL & Data WarehousingDelta Lake &...
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- Category Outside
- Work type Remote
- Location Remote
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Contract_MuleSoft Developer_Remote_ Healthcare or Pharmaceutical Industry_W2/C2C
Posted 4 days ago by Arbor Tek Systems
Job DescriptionJob Title: MuleSoft DeveloperLocation: RemoteExperience: 10+ YearsJob OverviewWe are looking for an exper...
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- Category Outside
- Work type Remote
- Location Remote
HIRING! AI/Agentic AI Architect from Healthcare Domain Background
Posted 1 week ago by PropelSys Technologies LLC.
Location: RemoteDuration ContractAny of the Cloud Ops - AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform expAI / Agentic Implementat...
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- Category Not specified
- Work type Remote
- Location Remote or Texas
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About Our Healthcare Contract Roles in Manchester
What does a healthcare contractor do?
Healthcare is one of the most significant and complex sectors for contracting in the UK, engaging professionals across clinical, technology, finance, operations, data, and management disciplines on a fixed-term basis to support the NHS and the broader private and independent healthcare sector. The NHS alone is one of the largest organisations in the world and generates enormous contractor demand across digital and technology programmes, finance and commercial functions, procurement, estates management, and clinical support roles. Private healthcare providers, pharmaceutical companies, medical device manufacturers, and health technology businesses also maintain active contractor markets across both technical and professional disciplines.
What distinguishes healthcare contracting from most other sectors is the combination of clinical and regulatory complexity, the unique governance requirements of organisations delivering patient care, and the deep familiarity with NHS systems, structures, and processes that is expected of contractors operating in the acute, community, and primary care settings. Technology contractors working in the NHS encounter legacy clinical systems, complex data governance requirements driven by the Data Security and Protection Toolkit, and procurement frameworks including NHS Shared Business Services and Crown Commercial Service that differ significantly from commercial procurement processes. Finance and commercial contractors need to understand NHS accounting conventions, payment by results, and the specific reporting requirements of NHS foundation trusts and integrated care systems. Clinical contractors require registration with the relevant regulatory body and appropriate indemnity cover.
What is the market like for healthcare contractors?
The market for Healthcare contractors is a large, resilient, and consistently active market driven by the scale of the NHS and the continuous pressure to modernise, transform, and improve the quality and efficiency of healthcare delivery. The NHS digital transformation agenda, including the implementation of electronic patient records, interoperability programmes, and data analytics capabilities, continues to generate substantial technology contractor demand. Finance and procurement transformation driven by integrated care system restructuring has created additional demand for finance and commercial contractors with NHS experience. The private healthcare sector adds a further layer of contractor demand, particularly in technology, operations, and clinical governance. Rates in NHS contracting are generally below equivalent private sector roles, and the high proportion of inside IR35 determinations is a structural consideration.
What is the contracting market like in Manchester?
Manchester has established itself as the strongest contractor hub outside London, supported by a diverse economy spanning financial services, technology, media, and the public sector. MediaCityUK at Salford Quays anchors a cluster of digital, creative, and broadcasting employers, while Spinningfields and the wider city centre house the financial and professional services concentration. Several major insurers and banks run significant operations from Manchester, and the technology sector has matured considerably, with both established firms and scale-ups competing for software engineering, cloud, and data contractors. The rate gap with London has narrowed over the past few years as employer competition for experienced contractors in the city has intensified, and for many disciplines Manchester now offers comparable depth of opportunity at a materially lower cost base.
How much do healthcare contractors usually earn in Manchester?
Contract rates for healthcare roles in Manchester typically range from £350 to £700 per day, depending on the scope of the role, required expertise, and the delivery expectations of the engagement.
How many healthcare vacancies in Manchester are there on Quality Contracts?
Over the past twelve months, we have tracked over 580 healthcare contract roles across the site, with Manchester accounting for a significant portion. Data reviewed up to August 2026.