Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Pharmacy, Optometry and
Dentistry team for the Suffolk and North East Essex ICB.
Due to a recent delegation of Dental Services there are three vacancies, two
of which are new. These posts will support the dental team to deliver the
commissioning workplan and to provide dental commissioning and contracting
expertise to individual ICBs.
The role is pivotal to forging effective working relationships with partners
providing expert support to the Integrated Care Board with regards to the
commissioning and transformation of delegated Primary Care Dental Services. In
addition, the postholder will be part of the team responsible for the
implementation of national policy informing and developing the way in which
transformation is delivered.
Main duties of the job
To Lead on the management of service delivery
through contract management within an agreed portfolio
To respond to and communicate with Providers,
and review providers and assess delivery against contractual standards.
To lead
on the directorate in the development, negotiation, preparation and management
of contract.
To manage core business as usual work with
providers including the use of Compass as well as writing Contract Variations,
meeting providers, responding to provider queries, as well as supporting the
Dental Contracts and Transformation Lead in transformation work within Suffolk
and North Easts Essex Contract Portfolio.
Implement policies and propose changes to
practices, procedures for dental policy and service changes.
Work across the Primary Care Team to support the
development of policies and protocols.
Lead on the implementation of new projects to
improve dental services within Suffolk and North East Essex.
Support the Head of Dental Contracts to monitor
budgets and financial initiatives that occur within Suffolk and North East
Essex
About us
The NHS Suffolk and North East Essex ICB plan and buy healthcare services for over one million people. Working within a total budget of £1.5bn per year, we serve some of the poorest and wealthiest communities in the UK.
In addition to consolidating our own resources and expertise, we are also building powerful alliances with our partners in the local government, healthcare, community and voluntary sectors. Because we know that together, we can achieve the best possible health outcomes
We are committed to providing a supportive work environment where employees are able to work to the best their abilities. We value professional development and care about health and wellbeing of our staff with many initiatives in place to make us an employer of choice and an organisation that employees are proud to be part of.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is a fixed term post to support the Dental
team with leading on transformation and contractual support within Suffolk and
North East Essex, assisting the team on procurements and business as usual
work
The job description and person specification are
an outline of the tasks, responsibilities and outcomes required of the role.
The job holder will carry out any other duties as may reasonably be required by
their line manager.
The job description and person specification may
be reviewed on an ongoing basis in accordance with the changing needs of the
Department and the Organisation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is a fixed term post to support the Dental
team with leading on transformation and contractual support within Suffolk and
North East Essex, assisting the team on procurements and business as usual
work
The job description and person specification are
an outline of the tasks, responsibilities and outcomes required of the role.
The job holder will carry out any other duties as may reasonably be required by
their line manager.
The job description and person specification may
be reviewed on an ongoing basis in accordance with the changing needs of the
Department and the Organisation.
Person Specification
Other
Essential
- Ability to travel routinely within the East of England and to travel outside the region, as required, for the role.
- Good time keeping.
- Flexible approach to work.
Equality and Diversity
Essential
- Understanding of and commitment to equality of opportunity and good working relationships.
Experience
Essential
- Degree, or equivalent level of experience
- Staff or project management knowledge to post graduate diploma level equivalent
- Knowledge and experience of commissioning and contracting gained from previous work in health, social care or the voluntary / independent sector.
- Experience of collecting and evaluating information from different sources complemented by ability to analyse and present information to professionals.
- Experience of monitoring service provision against contractual standards.
- Ability to share knowledge with other members of the team.
- Project work experience
- Proven ability to work on own initiative with limited supervision and to plan and initiate action, within an agreed framework.
- Computer literate. Experience of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel to at least intermediate level, including ability to develop and manipulate spreadsheets.
- Ability to use IM&T software to effectively collect and analyse data and present it in a meaningful way.
Communication Skills
Essential
- Able to produce well written documents and plans with active action based follow up.
- Well organised, self motivated and proactive.
- Calm and focussed under pressure.
- Ability to work autonomously, as well as part of a team.
- Ability to value and respect other team members.
- Ability to work collaboratively and prioritise workload.
- Willing to work in a busy and changing environment.
- Must be able to provide and receive highly complex, sensitive or contentious information negotiate with senior stakeholders on difficult and controversial issues, and present complex and sensitive information to large and influential groups.
- A history of successful negotiations with providers.
Autonomy
Essential
- Ability to establish good relationships with a variety of people.
- Good analytical, written, verbal communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to relate to all levels of the organisation confidently and effectively.
Person Specification
Other
Essential
- Ability to travel routinely within the East of England and to travel outside the region, as required, for the role.
- Good time keeping.
- Flexible approach to work.
Equality and Diversity
Essential
- Understanding of and commitment to equality of opportunity and good working relationships.
Experience
Essential
- Degree, or equivalent level of experience
- Staff or project management knowledge to post graduate diploma level equivalent
- Knowledge and experience of commissioning and contracting gained from previous work in health, social care or the voluntary / independent sector.
- Experience of collecting and evaluating information from different sources complemented by ability to analyse and present information to professionals.
- Experience of monitoring service provision against contractual standards.
- Ability to share knowledge with other members of the team.
- Project work experience
- Proven ability to work on own initiative with limited supervision and to plan and initiate action, within an agreed framework.
- Computer literate. Experience of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel to at least intermediate level, including ability to develop and manipulate spreadsheets.
- Ability to use IM&T software to effectively collect and analyse data and present it in a meaningful way.
Communication Skills
Essential
- Able to produce well written documents and plans with active action based follow up.
- Well organised, self motivated and proactive.
- Calm and focussed under pressure.
- Ability to work autonomously, as well as part of a team.
- Ability to value and respect other team members.
- Ability to work collaboratively and prioritise workload.
- Willing to work in a busy and changing environment.
- Must be able to provide and receive highly complex, sensitive or contentious information negotiate with senior stakeholders on difficult and controversial issues, and present complex and sensitive information to large and influential groups.
- A history of successful negotiations with providers.
Autonomy
Essential
- Ability to establish good relationships with a variety of people.
- Good analytical, written, verbal communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to relate to all levels of the organisation confidently and effectively.
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.
