NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board (ICB) is looking for a highly motivated and experienced P rimary Care Commissioner to take on a senior leadership role within our P rimary Ca re Team .
They will support the Head of P rimary Care and PCN Development in driving forward the co - development of a resilient and sustainable primary care system in collaboration with our primary care providers.
We aim to put the four pillars of Primary Care – general practice, community pharmacy, optometry and dentistry at the heart of transformation to deliver a shared ambition and vision for the future .
This is an exciting opportunity to join our compassionate, inclusive, and values - driven organisation at a time of significant change and have the opportunity to help develop our vision for primary care deve lop ment across our ICB .
As a key member of the Primary Care Team you will have the opportunity to be involved in high profile programmes of work, working closely with ICB colleagues and primary care provider colleagues with a central focus to improve outcomes for the population that we serve.
If you are passionate about making a difference to local people, working in partnership to drive change and want to be part of a team that truly cares, apply now, and join us in shaping a health and care system that we can all be proud of.
NB: Previous applicants need not re-apply.
The role will involve the development, implementation, integration and assurance of primary care services across Shropshire Telford and Wrekin.
In order to be successful in this role, the postholder will be required to have an excellent understanding of th e primary care sector and to have a passion for the future vision of primary care.
The post holder will also be required to have excellent communication skills, including the ability to negotiate with senior stakeholders on difficult or contentious issues.
The role will lead the management of a portfolio of plans and projects with the Head of Primary care and PCN development. Significant experience in managing a portfolio of competing projects and priorities is essential.
The role will involve the development, implementation, integration and assurance of primary care services across Shropshire Telford and Wrekin. In order to be successful in this role, the postholder will be required to have an excellent understanding of the primary care sector and to have a passion for the future vision of primary care. The post holder will also be required to have excellent communication skills, including the ability to negotiate with senior stakeholders on difficult or contentious issues.
We embody compassion, respect, drive, and integrity in our unique role within the STW health and care system. We value diverse contributions, drawing on the expertise and experience of local people, staff and partners, alongside high-quality intelligence to serve our communities effectively.
The role will lead the management of a portfolio of plans and projects with the Head of Primary care and PCN development. Significant experience in managing a portfolio of competing projects and priorities is essential.
If you are passionate about making a difference to local people, working in partnership to drive change and want to be part of a team that truly cares , apply now, and join us in shaping a health and care system that we can all be proud of.
Work effectively with a variety of managers and clinicians in other organisations representing the ICB at local and regional meetings and improvement programmes pertaining to primary care including integrated neighbourhood teams/representatives working on modernising general practice, Primary Care strategy, transformation initiatives/offers.
Establishing & maintaining sound communication and information sharing among ICB and co-ordination of aggregated information for a series of information requests & returns required by NHS England and/or ICB committees, preventing replication and ensuring comprehensive and consistent programme reporting both within and out of the ICB/ICS.
Link with ICB lead managers and members of primary care teams to support & deliver at scale where possible assurance of project progress & achievement through shared knowledge, information sharing & deployment of project specific activity. Address inter-dependencies and ensure alignment of work programmes and priorities is evident at ICB & ICS level.
The below measures help assess how effectively we foster a compassionate culture, communicate our optimism, engage with stakeholders to drive positive change, are transparent in decision making and ensure our efforts are aligned with the priorities of our communities to address health outcomes and inequalities.
Ambition - o ur commitment to success is shown through supporting and trusting our people to tackle challenging tasks with integrity and creativity.
Compassion - o ur shared purpose, supported by our empathetic, inclusive approach where the contributions of all are valued as we work together to reduce inequalities.
Optimism - w here our drive for improvement will be shared with clarity, enthusiasm, and openness.
Focus - w here our efforts are concentrated towards, to improve health and wellbeing with the people of STW.
These values are measured by evidence of behaviours captured through performance appraisals, feedback from ICS partners and staff surveys and our lived experience groups. Additionally, we ensure transparency in decision-making and ethical considerations in our records, and we demonstrate the impact of lived experiences in developing and tracking plans.
The ICB recognises the need for its workforce to represent the diversity of the population it serves and seeks to create an environment where diversity is celebrated and inclusivity matters. We are also keen to break down any barriers into the NHS, and would encourage applications from under-represented groups, including those from BME communities and disability groups.
In addition to a competitive salary you will also benefit from access to the generous NHS Pension Scheme as well as plenty of NHS exclusive discounts too.
The successful candidate will be appointed to NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin ICB. They will be based in Wellington, Telford. They will, however, be required to work across the whole of the beautiful and extensive rural area covered by Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin ICS, and therefore must have the ability to meet the travel needs of the post.

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