Primary Care Contract Manager - GMS

An exciting opportunity has arisen within Aneurin Bevan University Health Boards Primary Care team. We are looking to appoint a highly motivated Contract Manager to join our Contracting Team, on full time, permanent basis.

As a Contract Manager, you will provide support to the Service Development Manager with the delivery, contract management and long-term strategic planning of General Medical Services across Aneurin Bevan University Health Board, also supporting the agenda for General Dental Service and Optometry Services.

The post holder will have a sound knowledge of primary care. 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., This is a key role within the Primary Care Contracting team, with responsibility for supporting a wide-ranging agenda through the delivery of patient-centred, safe, effective primary healthcare services across Aneurin Bevan University Health Board.

The post holder will take a key role in supporting the Service Development Manager with the delivery, contract management and long-term strategic planning of General Medical across Aneurin Bevan University Health Board.

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.

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.