Job summary
We are seeking a Primary Care Manager to work as a key member of the ICB's Dental Contracting and Commissioning team.
The Dental Contracting and Commissioning Team is responsible for leading and supporting onall elements of the commissioning cycle including:o Service specification developmento Procuremento Contract management /monitoringo Service evaluation and review
The team also plays a key role in the transformation of dental careand supports with the delivery of local delivery plans working in collaboration with all partners.
As a Primary Care Manager, the post holder will work as part of a dynamic team in delivering an effective service supporting managers and staff across the contracting directorate to support the delivery of contract management and transformation projects.
Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the closing date once the required number of suitable applications have been received.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will have:
o Significant Contract Management experience.o Experience of successfully operating in a politically sensitive environment.o Demonstrated experience of co-ordinating projects in complex and challenging environments.o Experience of drafting briefing papers and correspondence at senior management team level.o Experience of monitoring budgets and business planning processes.o Demonstrated experience in a Healthcare environment.o Knowledge of Financial Systems e.g. monitoring budget managemento Excellent written and presentation skills.o Ability to analyse very complex issues and data.o Demonstrated capabilities to manage own workload and make informed decisions.
About us
Our Integrated Care Board (ICB) is the largest in the country.
The ICB is responsible for ensuring that high quality and safe health services are accessible to all of our communities. It has a wide range of functions, including; promoting integration of health and care services, improving peoples health and well-being, reducing health inequalities.
With a £6.6 billion budget and a workforce of 170,000 people across the North East and North Cumbria. As well as strategic functions, ICB staff also work at place level with local health and wellbeing boards in each of our 14 local authority areas. These teams also work alongside our 67 primary care networks which are groups of local GP practices, social care teams and other community- based area providers.
The ICB works with our Provider Collaborative too, this includes the 11 NHS Foundation Trusts in the region, to deliver our shared priorities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The ICB is responsible for ensuring that high quality and safe health services are accessible to all our communities. It has a wide range of functions including promoting integration of health and care services, improving people's health and wellbeing, and reducing health inequalities. With a £6.6 billion budget and a workforce of 170,000 people across health and care we look after 3.1 million people across the North East and North Cumbria. As well as strategic functions, ICB staff also work at place level with local health and wellbeing boards in each of our 14 local authority areas. These teams also work alongside our 67 primary care networks which are groups of local GP practices, social care teams and other community-based area providers. The ICB works with our Provider Collaborative too, this includes the 11 NHS foundation trusts in the region to deliver our shared priorities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The ICB is responsible for ensuring that high quality and safe health services are accessible to all our communities. It has a wide range of functions including promoting integration of health and care services, improving people's health and wellbeing, and reducing health inequalities. With a £6.6 billion budget and a workforce of 170,000 people across health and care we look after 3.1 million people across the North East and North Cumbria. As well as strategic functions, ICB staff also work at place level with local health and wellbeing boards in each of our 14 local authority areas. These teams also work alongside our 67 primary care networks which are groups of local GP practices, social care teams and other community-based area providers. The ICB works with our Provider Collaborative too, this includes the 11 NHS foundation trusts in the region to deliver our shared priorities.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to Post-graduate degree level in relevant subject or equivalent level qualification or significant experience of working at a similar level in specialist area.
- Further training or significant experience in project management, financial management or supporting change management processes.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of managing a team.
- Significant experience of successfully operating in a politically sensitive environment.
- Demonstrated experience of co-ordinating projects in complex and challenging environments.
- Experience of managing risks and reporting.
- Experience of drafting briefing papers and correspondence at senior management team level.
Desirable
- Experience of monitoring budgets and business planning processes.
- Demonstrated experience in a Healthcare environment.
- Experience of setting up and implementing internal processes and procedures.
- Experience of setting up and implementing internal processes and procedures.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to Post-graduate degree level in relevant subject or equivalent level qualification or significant experience of working at a similar level in specialist area.
- Further training or significant experience in project management, financial management or supporting change management processes.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of managing a team.
- Significant experience of successfully operating in a politically sensitive environment.
- Demonstrated experience of co-ordinating projects in complex and challenging environments.
- Experience of managing risks and reporting.
- Experience of drafting briefing papers and correspondence at senior management team level.
Desirable
- Experience of monitoring budgets and business planning processes.
- Demonstrated experience in a Healthcare environment.
- Experience of setting up and implementing internal processes and procedures.
- Experience of setting up and implementing internal processes and procedures.
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.
