Primary Care Contract Manager - Dental

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board; Newbridge; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare authority in Wales is seeking a highly motivated Band 6 Contract Manager to support the delivery of General Dental Services. This role involves overseeing service improvements, managing contracts, and collaborating with various stakeholders in Primary Care. The ideal candidate should have a degree or equivalent, experience in NHS management, and possess excellent interpersonal skills. A commitment to continuous professional development is essential. The position offers a flexible working environment with considerable benefits.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Extensive training and development opportunities

Occupational health support

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate commitment to learning and continuous development.
• Knowledge of Primary Care contracts and their application.
• Experience of managing and mentoring staff.

Responsibilities

• Support service development and delivery of Dental services.
• Collaborate with contractors and service providers effectively.
• Lead projects in line with healthcare needs.

Skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Diplomatic

Problem-solving skills

Ability to manage multiple deadlines

Flexible and adaptable approach

Education

Educated degree level or relevant experience

Post graduate diploma or management qualification

Tools

Compass database

eDEN

Dental Assurance Framework

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen within Aneurin Bevan University Health Board's Primary CareContracting Team. We are seeking a highly motivated Band6 ContractManager to join our Contracting Team, supporting the delivery ofPrimary CareServices, in particular General Dental Servicesacross the Health Board.

As the Primary CareContractManager, you will play a key role in delivering safe, effective, and patient-centred primary care services. You will support a broad agenda focused on service improvement and robust contract management.

The successful candidate will have extensive experience working within Primary Care, with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a dynamic team. Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills are essential, along with a flexible and proactive approach to managing challenges.

If you would like to discuss any aspect of the post, please contact Lauren Chapman Service Development Manageron 01495 241232 or [e-mail]

Main duties of the job

This is a key role within the Primary Care Contracting team at a time of exciting changes within Dental Services.

The post holder will take a key role in supporting the Service Development Manager with the planning, development and delivery of effective and efficient Dental services in Primary Care.

As such they will be responsible for collaborating and negotiating with contractors, service providers and professional committees to identify and achieve service development and improvement, evaluating through performance management and lead the production and delivery of specific plans and projects to meet the healthcare needs of the local population.

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

About us

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 speciality 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 Well-being 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. This includes the Grange University Hospital which provides specialist and critical care and is the newest addition to the clinical futures strategy opening in November 2020. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.

Job responsibilities

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Person Specification

Qualifications and/or Knowledge

• Educated degree level or relevant experience
• Post graduate diploma or management qualification and/or equivalent experience in the primary care area
• Must demonstrate commitment to learning and continuous development.
• Knowledge and understanding of Primary Care contracts and how they are applied.
• Knowledge of information and budgetary management.
• Knowledge of Project Management principles and implementation of associated action plans.
• Strong understanding of government policy in relation to health and social care.

Experience

• Experience of managing and mentoring staff.
• In depth knowledge of current issues in Primary Care and clinical governance.
• Experience in consultation and negotiation.
• Experience of change management, managing resources well and ensuring services are delivered. Experience of presenting to large audiences.
• Experience of presenting to large audiences
• Experience of working within Primary Care including service provision within Primary Care and/or community care settings.
• Experience of working at management level within the NHS.
• Experience of implementing and managing Primary Care contracts
• Experience of Compass database and use of other dental systems; eDEN, Dental Assurance Framework

Values

• Flexible and adaptable approach to work
• Diplomatic
• Remains calm under pressure
• Commitment to team-working and also able to work on own initiative
• Resilient, self-motivated, proactive, and innovative

Other

• Ability to travel across ABUHB region as required

Aptitude and Abilities

• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to think laterally, prioritise effectively and to present effectively to large audiences
• Ability to represent the Health Board at a senior level
• The ability to analyse and solve complex problems
• Ability to develop working relationships locally, regionally and nationally
• Can work effectively with people with diverse skills, abilities and experience
• Effective interpersonal and influencing skills
• Excellent skills in partnership working
• Effective performance management skills
• Effective organisational skills
• Able to manage and prioritise work and work to multiple deadlines
• Ability to delegate
• Ability to understand and manage complex issues and environments
• Advanced IT, numeric, literacy and reasoning skills
• Diplomatic
• Remains calm under pressure
• Commitment to team working and also able to work on own initiative
• Resilient, self motivated, proactive and innovative
• Welsh speaker (Level 1) or willingness to work towards
• Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.