An exciting opportunity has arisen within Aneurin Bevan University Health Boards Primary Care Contract Team. We are looking to appoint a highly motivated Senior Manager to join our Contracting Team.
As a Senior Primary Care Manager, you will be responsible for managing all contracting aspects and service development.
The post holder will have a sound knowledge of primary care and experience of staff management. You must have the capability to function well as part of a team and be able to work independently. You must have excellent interpersonal skills that will facilitate a flexible approach to problem solving.
Whilst this is a permanent role, applications will be accepted from those individuals who wish to seek a development opportunity via secondment. Please indicate in your supporting information the option you wish to be considered for.
If you would like to discuss any aspect of the post, please contact Jodie Collins, Deputy Head of Primary Care on 07896 213798.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

• The post holder will have a lead role for the strategic development of General Dental Services (GDS) and General Optometric Services (GOS), across Aneurin Bevan University Health Board and will also support the strategic development of general medical services (GMS) and primary care prison services as required
• The focus of this role will be to lead the development and implementation of Aneurin Bevan University Health Board strategies and plans for GDS and GOS, and also support the programme for GMS
• The post holder will provide vision, leadership, strategic and professional management combined with providing an operational framework for Service Development Managers, working with the Deputy and Head of Primary Care, Assistant Medical Director, Clinical Directors, Heads of Service/Locality Managers and other senior managers in the development and delivery of primary care services, to oversee the provision of a modernised, patient focused service across the Health Board by providing innovative, pro-active advice and support to the organisation on primary care strategies and approaches in the Division
• The post holder will undertake a key role to ensure effective and efficient delivery of Primary Care Services by providing leadership for operational management for GDS and GOS, supporting GMS, to maximise the contribution to patient care by Independent Contractors, across Aneurin Bevan University Health Board

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your specialty or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.
We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.
Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac

ANALYTICAL AND JUDGEMENT SKILLS

Exercise judgement involving highly complex facts and figures and situations which require the analysis, interpretation, and comparison of a range of options, relating to primary care operational delivery.
Able to analyse and assess conflicting information where expert opinion may differ, or information may not be viable relying on judgment and critical thinking to deliver an appropriate outcome.
Exercise specialist knowledge across a range of managerial work procedures and practices underpinned by theoretical knowledge and practical experience.
Interpret data from independent contractors for a variety of purposes to feed into service development.
Creates reports from internal and external sources, in addition to those provided by the independent contractors, that allow evaluation of Health Board services.

Please refer the Job description for details