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Our mission is “Caring for People, Keeping People Well”, and our vision is that every person’s chance of leading a healthy life should be equal.
We are looking for an exceptional Head of Primary Care to join our Primary Care Team, to lead the delivery of patient- centred, safe, effective and sustainable Primary Healthcare Services across Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan.The post holder is a critical part of the PCIC senior management team and is responsible for leading the planning and developing functions of General Medical Services (GMS) collaborating with other members of Primary Care and liaising with other parts of the Health Board as required. The post holder is responsible for the development of long term operational and strategic plans for general medical services in line with Health Board strategy, working closely with Finance and Planning Departments to ensure the alignment of service and financial plans.
You will provide leadership to the GMS contracting team, leading a programme that develops high quality practice, contract, and performance management. The post holder is responsible for leading on the management of all GMS contracts with GP Practices.
You will ensure that the GMS function is proactive and influential in its contribution to the Health Board's strategic and operational plan. maintaining up to date knowledge of national plans and communication with colleagues across the Health Board.
You will ensure that performance issues relating to general medical contractors are identified and managed appropriately using national and local guidance .
The role requires that you operate independently to interpret local and national policies in order to advise the Health Board on how these should be interpreted and implemented in order to achieve corporate objectives.
This post is fixed term / secondment for 12 months due to secondment cover.
If you are interested in applying for the secondment position, you must obtain permission from your current line manager prior to applying for this post.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 15,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving around 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services.
Our mission is “Caring for People, Keeping People Well”, and our vision is that every person’s chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. As an organisation we are unashamedly ambitious for our population’s health, rising to the challenges of today and tomorrow through our 10-year strategy, Shaping our Future Wellbeing. We are contributing to a healthier Wales with great emphasis placed on innovation and improvement, learning from around the world and leading the way in clinical research. Partnership working is strong at Cardiff and Vale, and we work closely with our staff and our community.
Cardiff, the thriving Welsh capital, is a fantastic city to live and work in with an abundance of sports, arts and cultural attractions. Situated to the west of Cardiff, the Vale of Glamorgan offers a combination of beautiful Welsh countryside and a dramatic natural coastline. Whether city life or rural living, Cardiff and the Vale offers the best of both worlds.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Sarah Griffiths Job title: Head of Primary Care, Contractor Services Email address: Telephone number: 02921 836140
We are looking for an exceptional Head of Primary Care to join our Primary Care Team, to lead the delivery of patient- centred, safe, effective and sustainable Primary Healthcare Services across Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan.
The post holder is a critical part of the PCIC senior management team and is responsible for leading the planning and developing functions of General Medical Services (GMS) collaborating with other members of Primary Care and liaising with other parts of the Health Board as required. The post holder is responsible for the development of long term operational and strategic plans for general medical services in line with Health Board strategy, working closely with Finance and Planning Departments to ensure the alignment of service and financial plans.
You will provide leadership to the GMS contracting team, leading a programme that develops high quality practice, contract, and performance management. The post holder is responsible for leading on the management of all GMS contracts with GP Practices.
You will ensure that the GMS function is proactive and influential in its contribution to the Health Board's strategic and operational plan. maintaining up to date knowledge of national plans and communication with colleagues across the Health Board.
You will ensure that performance issues relating to general medical contractors are identified and managed appropriately using national and local guidance .
The role requires that you operate independently to interpret local and national policies in order to advise the Health Board on how these should be interpreted and implemented in order to achieve corporate objectives.
This post is fixed term / secondment for 12 months due to secondment cover.
If you are interested in applying for the secondment position, you must obtain permission from your current line manager prior to applying for this post.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 15,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving around 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services.
Our mission is “Caring for People, Keeping People Well”, and our vision is that every person’s chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. As an organisation we are unashamedly ambitious for our population’s health, rising to the challenges of today and tomorrow through our 10-year strategy, Shaping our Future Wellbeing. We are contributing to a healthier Wales with great emphasis placed on innovation and improvement, learning from around the world and leading the way in clinical research. Partnership working is strong at Cardiff and Vale, and we work closely with our staff and our community.
Cardiff, the thriving Welsh capital, is a fantastic city to live and work in with an abundance of sports, arts and cultural attractions. Situated to the west of Cardiff, the Vale of Glamorgan offers a combination of beautiful Welsh countryside and a dramatic natural coastline. Whether city life or rural living, Cardiff and the Vale offers the best of both worlds.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Sarah Griffiths Job title: Head of Primary Care, Contractor Services Email address: Telephone number: 02921 836140
The post holder is a critical part of the PCIC senior management team and is responsible for leading the planning and developing functions of General Medical Services (GMS) collaborating with other members of Primary Care and liaising with other parts of the Health Board as required. The post holder is responsible for the development of long term operational and strategic plans for general medical services in line with Health Board strategy, working closely with Finance and Planning Departments to ensure the alignment of service and financial plans.
You will provide leadership to the GMS contracting team, leading a programme that develops high quality practice, contract, and performance management. The post holder is responsible for leading on the management of all GMS contracts with GP Practices.
You will ensure that the GMS function is proactive and influential in its contribution to the Health Board's strategic and operational plan. maintaining up to date knowledge of national plans and communication with colleagues across the Health Board.
You will ensure that performance issues relating to general medical contractors are identified and managed appropriately using national and local guidance .
The role requires that you operate independently to interpret local and national policies in order to advise the Health Board on how these should be interpreted and implemented in order to achieve corporate objectives.
This post is fixed term / secondment for 12 months due to secondment cover.
If you are interested in applying for the secondment position, you must obtain permission from your current line manager prior to applying for this post.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 15,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving around 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services.
Our mission is “Caring for People, Keeping People Well”, and our vision is that every person’s chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. As an organisation we are unashamedly ambitious for our population’s health, rising to the challenges of today and tomorrow through our 10-year strategy, Shaping our Future Wellbeing. We are contributing to a healthier Wales with great emphasis placed on innovation and improvement, learning from around the world and leading the way in clinical research. Partnership working is strong at Cardiff and Vale, and we work closely with our staff and our community.
Cardiff, the thriving Welsh capital, is a fantastic city to live and work in with an abundance of sports, arts and cultural attractions. Situated to the west of Cardiff, the Vale of Glamorgan offers a combination of beautiful Welsh countryside and a dramatic natural coastline. Whether city life or rural living, Cardiff and the Vale offers the best of both worlds.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Sarah Griffiths Job title: Head of Primary Care, Contractor Services Email address: Telephone number: 02921 836140
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