About this role
Job summary
Senior managerial professional within Powys Teaching Health Board (PTHB) providing a lead role for the strategic development of GMS (General Medical Services), GDS (GeneralDental Services), GOS (General Ophthalmic Services), OOH (Out-of-hours) and wider Primary Care Services across PTHB.
Lead the development and implementation of PTHB Board Strategies and Plans for Primary Care. Provide vision, leadership, strategic and professional management combined with providing an operational framework for Primary Care Managers.
Main duties of the job
Support the Head of Primary Care and Assistant Medical Director to deliver a wide-ranging programme of improvement and innovation, including the development of new models of care.
Undertake a key role to ensure the effective and efficient delivery of Primary Care Services by providing leadership for operational management for GMS, GDS, GOS, OOH and Primary Care services.
Maximise the contribution to patient care by Independent Contractors, across PTHB.
Lead for the strategic development and work undertaken within the Primary Care Contracting Team and for the staff employed within the team, and PTHB Managed Practices.
About us
Being the smallest Heath Board in Wales means that you won't get lost in the crowd. Everybody at Powys Teaching Health Board is valued for the contribution they make to our varied and diverse portfolio of community-based services. Together, we can continue to make a real difference to our patients and build on our unrivalled reputation.
As a supportive and progressive employer, we actively encourage you to carve out a career with us, through a range of development pathways. We're also lucky enough to be situated in one of the most beautiful rural counties in Britain, let alone Wales! Achieving a healthy 'life work' balance is essential, and something we recognise by prioritising your well-being.
To start your journey with us, and to learn more about what we can offer you please visit: https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/.There you will find information about our benefits and values, read staff experiences and more about what our beautiful county has to offer.
Job description Job responsibilities
Accountable for ensuring the maintenance, co-ordination and development of high-quality Primary Care contractors, Out of-Hours and managed practice services within Powys. Accountable for GMS, GDS, GOS and OOH contracts to ensure that national and local targets are being fulfilled. Lead operational groups for GMS, GDS, GOS, OOH and directly managed practices.
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.
We would particularly welcome applications from Welsh speakers; but even if you dont speak any Welsh, or want to develop your skills, dont worry: the health board will support you with training.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Knowledge Essential
Educated to master's level or can demonstrate equivalent experience to academic level Knowledge of the structure and operation of the NHS together with a detailed working knowledge of an NHS organisation
Desirable
Knowledge of the services for which the Primary Care, Community Services & Mental Health Directorate is responsible, especially that relating to Primary Care
Experience Essential
Working as a senior manager in a health organisation, in connection with Primary Care Change management in connection with Primary Care, and working in an environment where both tact and diplomacy has had to be used to overcome resistance to change Experience in Commissioning contracts Extensive experience and an ability to prepare and present (both written and orally) detailed reports to large groups of people Take a lead role in the development and implementation of policy in connection with Primary Care Prepare clear and comprehensive business plans and funding applications Interpret budgetary and other financial information in connection with Primary Care, and to readily identify areas requiring further action or investigation Training staff on specialist issues in connection with Primary Care Translating strategy into action in connection with Primary Care
Skills & Attributes Essential
Motivate people at all levels, often under difficult circumstances Extensive experience in using Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel Effectively communicate with all levels within and outside the organisation along with patients, members of the public and including presenting to large groups of people Manage Complex Relationships Self-manage and deal with pressure A clear thinker capable of managing multiple projects, scoping and prioritising tasks, performing them swiftly and accurately Willingness to undertake further training and personal development as required Ability to impart unwelcoming news to Primary Care contract holders relating to performance management Analyse, interpret and compare highly complex management and performance data made up of several components, readily identifying areas where further investigation/action are required Act on results following further investigation and identify and compare a range of options to progress Undertake appropriate research and development activities when preparing plans and reports
Desirable
Some ability to speak, read and/or write Welsh, or an eagerness to learn
Other Essential
Ability to travel as required Willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Powys Teaching Health Board
Address Spa Road Building,
Llandrindod Wells
Llandrindod Wells
LD1 5LG
Employer's website https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)