Job summary
- To support the implementation and delivery of commissioning functions of primary care services (medical, community pharmaceutical, ophthalmic and dental services) as delegated to the ICB on behalf of NHS England.
Main duties of the job
- To support the primary care team to ensure that the portfolio of programmes and projects is planned, managed and delivered effectively to support the provision of an efficient, effective and high quality professional and co-ordinated primary care function capable of meeting all statutory, regulatory and NHS requirements for primary care services across BSW.
- To respond to the communication from primary care contractors on operational, resilience and contractual issues as first point of contact.
About us
Working together to empower people to lead their best life' is the one, unified vision for our organisation and all our partners working together across Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire.
If you are offered employment with us, you will have the opportunity to join a friendly, quality focused and dynamic team that is supportive and cares about your working experience and your wellbeing.
BSW ICB have adopted agile working so this means the successful applicant will predominately be working from home but may be requested to work in any one of the ICB's office bases across BaNES, Swindon and Wiltshire. You will also have a contractual base within the BSW ICB office where your team is based.
Benefits BSW ICB offer include:
NHS Pension Scheme
Generous NHS annual leave entitlements commencing at 27 days per year rising to 33 days per year, pro rata, plus bank holidays
Flexible working
Modern IT equipment and an in-house IT help facility
Colleague wellbeing support through a Staff Support Service and a wealth of wellbeing guidance and offers
Colleague engagement forums and events
Financial wellbeing guidance and benefits (including NHS staff offers, health service discounts, cycle scheme, car lease scheme, money helper service)
Job description
Job responsibilities
The job description and person specification are an outline of the tasks,responsibilities and outcomes required of the role. The job holder will carry outany other duties as may reasonably be required by their line manager. The job description and person specification may be reviewed on an ongoingbasis in accordance with the changing needs of the Department and theOrganisation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The job description and person specification are an outline of the tasks,responsibilities and outcomes required of the role. The job holder will carry outany other duties as may reasonably be required by their line manager. The job description and person specification may be reviewed on an ongoingbasis in accordance with the changing needs of the Department and theOrganisation.
Person Specification
Knowledge, Training and Experience
Essential
- The post holder will be required to have a good understanding of continuing healthcare within the NHS, Local Authority (LA), independent and third sector provider market and be able to communicate and negotiate effectively with all parties.
- Educated to degree level in relevant subject or equivalent level of experience of working at a similar level in specialist area
- experience and training - e.g., PCC development modules / Post Grad Diploma
- Further training or significant experience in project management, financial management or supporting change management processes.
Communication Skills
Essential
- Clear communicator with excellent writing, report writing and presentation skills; capable of constructing and delivering clear ideas and concepts concisely and accurately for diverse audiences
- Evidence of success in efficient and effective project delivery
- Skills for communication on complex matters and difficult situations, requiring persuasion and influence.
- Skills for nurturing key relationships and maintaining networks.
Analytical
Essential
- Ability to analyse and interpret information, pre-empt and evaluate issues, and recommend an appropriate course of action to address the issues
- Problem solving skills and ability to respond to sudden unexpected demands.
- Attention to detail combined with the ability to extract key messages from complex analysis.
- Independent thinker with demonstrated good judgement, problem -solving and analytical skills.
- Able to advise in relation to decisions on difficult and contentious issues where they may be a number of courses of action.
Person Specification
Knowledge, Training and Experience
Essential
- The post holder will be required to have a good understanding of continuing healthcare within the NHS, Local Authority (LA), independent and third sector provider market and be able to communicate and negotiate effectively with all parties.
- Educated to degree level in relevant subject or equivalent level of experience of working at a similar level in specialist area
- experience and training - e.g., PCC development modules / Post Grad Diploma
- Further training or significant experience in project management, financial management or supporting change management processes.
Communication Skills
Essential
- Clear communicator with excellent writing, report writing and presentation skills; capable of constructing and delivering clear ideas and concepts concisely and accurately for diverse audiences
- Evidence of success in efficient and effective project delivery
- Skills for communication on complex matters and difficult situations, requiring persuasion and influence.
- Skills for nurturing key relationships and maintaining networks.
Analytical
Essential
- Ability to analyse and interpret information, pre-empt and evaluate issues, and recommend an appropriate course of action to address the issues
- Problem solving skills and ability to respond to sudden unexpected demands.
- Attention to detail combined with the ability to extract key messages from complex analysis.
- Independent thinker with demonstrated good judgement, problem -solving and analytical skills.
- Able to advise in relation to decisions on difficult and contentious issues where they may be a number of courses of action.
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.