Contract Support Manager (General Medical Service) GMS in Newbridge inNewbridge PUBLISHED TUE 4 NOV 2025 Jump to job information section
Band 5: £31,516 to £38,364 a year Per annum, pro rata
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Job description
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen within Aneurin Bevan University Health Board's Primary Care
Contract
ing Team. We are seeking a highly motivated Band 5
Contract
Support Manager to join our
Contract
ing Team on a fixed term
Contract
for 6 months as part of a job sharing role, supporting the delivery of Primary Care services across the Health Board, with a lead in GMS.As the Primary Care
Contract
Support Manager, you will play a key role in delivering safe, effective, and patient-centred primary care services. You will support a broad agenda focused on service improvement and robust
Contract
management.The successful candidate will have extensive
Experience
working within Primary Care, with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a dynamic team. Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills are essential, along with a flexible and proactive approach to managing challenges.
Main duties of the job
Planning, developing, implementing and monitoring Primary Care
Contract
s for the ABUHB incorporating NHS guidance and policies/strategic direction in Wales.Managing the Primary Care
Contract
s, including variations and performance management.Contributing to the development and implementation of service specification.Contributing to the developing, implementing and monitoring the Primary Care Strategies, ensuring that they meet the needs of our population and improve access.Assisting with the management of the Primary Care budgets including
Contract
or's fees and allowances.Ensuring that knowledge of legislation and regulation relating to Primary Care professions is kept updated.The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.This post is fixed term/secondment for 6 months from start date, to meet the needs of the service. 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.
About us
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your specialty or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised
Qualifications
and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.
Details
Date posted
04 November 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for changeBandBand 5
Salary
£31,516 to £38,364 a year Per annum, pro rata
Contract
Fixed termDuration6 months
Working pattern
Part-time, Job share
Reference number
040-AC261-1125
Job location
sLlanarth House, Unit 1 Newbridge GatewayBridge StreetNewbridgeNP11 5GH
Job description
Job responsibilities
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.The post holder will work as part of a dynamic team in the development and delivery of effective commissioning of primary care
Contract
s across ABUHBin accordance with local and national commissioning strategies and priorities.This is a key management role with responsibility for supporting a wide ranging agenda through the delivery of patient-centred, safe, effective primary healthcare services across ABUHB.The post holder will support the Primary Care
Contract
ing Team with the delivery,
Contract
management and long term strategic planning of Primary Care services across ABUHB and also support service delivery within the Prison. They will also support the Primary Care
Contract
ing Team in taking forward the strategic agenda for the Health Board.The post holder will be responsible for collaborating and negotiating with
Contract
ors, service providers to identify and achieve service development and improvement, evaluating through performance management and manage the delivery of specific plans and projects to meet the healthcare needs of the local populationThe post holder will act as the day-to-day contact for resolving
Contract
management issues that arise within primary care. This will involve providing and receiving complex, sensitive or contentious information where there are barriers to understanding or acceptance, which are overcome using developed interpersonal and communication skills. The post holder will demonstrate appropriate analytical ability, comprehension skills, intellectual capacity and knowledge of relevant
Contract
/legislation, regulatory frameworks, performance management, clinical governance and financial arrangements across Primary Care
Contract
servicesThis will include;Planning, developing, implementing and monitoring Primary Care
Contract
ors fees and allowances.Ensuring that knowledge of legislation and regulation relating to Primary Care professions is kept updated.
Job description
Job description
and
Contract
ing Team with the delivery,
Person Specification
Qualifications
&
Experience
EssentialEducated to Degree level or equivalent knowledge and
Experience
to post graduate diploma level.Evidence of continued professional development.Excellent oral and written communication skills.Ability to think laterally, prioritise effectively and to present effectively to groups.Ability to communicate well with all levels of staff and patients.Capacity to think strategically and have ability to analyse and solve complex problems.An ability to prioritise work and manage competing demands.Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.Excellent skills at partnership working.Effective interpersonal and negotiation skills.Effective analytical and interpretation skillsAbility to analyse and solve complex problems.Effective organisation and time management skillsEffective performance management and numeracy skills.Ability to apply national
Contract
ual regulations to local setting in the interest of local patient.Ability to represent ABUHBAble to deal with confidential and sensitive information.Flexible and adaptable approach to work.Able to prioritise work and work to deadlines.Able to work effectively against a backdrop of change and uncertainty.Knowledge & Understanding of national policy and
Contract
ual regulations for all Primary Care
Contract
s.Working knowledge and understanding of Data Protection and Freedom of Information Acts and Caldicott Guidelines.Understand fully the meaning and application of confidentialityKnowledge & Understanding of database administrationCan work effectively with people with diverse skills, abilities and
Experience
.Commitment to team-workingAbility to travel between sites and to external meetingsSignificant
Experience
of working in in a
Contract
ual/commissioning environment, including performance management of
Contract
ors.
Experience
of IT systems i.e. MS 365 package
Experience
of developing and implementing new and complex services, plans and business cases.Evidence of ability to contribute to strategy development and implementation, which may impact across the organisation.
Experience
of providing and receiving complex, sensitive and contentious information.
Experience
in consultation and negotiation with primary care
Contract
ors.
Experience
of managing resources well and ensuring services are delivered.An ability to interpret legislation and national guidance.
Experience
of working in partnership with other organisations.
Experience
and an ability to prepare and present (both written and orally) detailed reports to groups of people.
Experience
of training staff in specialist issuesDesirableIQT BronzeSubstantial
Experience
in NHS.
Experience
of using computerised systems including oracle or be willing to be trained. Minimum of 3 years
Experience
of working within Primary Care Sector.Welsh Speaker
Person Specification
Qualifications
&
Experience
of working in in a
Contract
ors.
Contract
ors.
Experience
in NHS.
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 SponsorshipApplications 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 theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2, 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).Additional information
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 SponsorshipApplications 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 theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2, 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).Employer
Details
An exciting opportunity has arisen within Aneurin Bevan University Health Board's Primary Care
Contract
ing Team. We are seeking a highly motivated Band 5
Contract
Support Manager to join our
Contract
ing Team on a fixed term
Contract
for 6 months as part of a job sharing role, supporting the delivery of Primary Care services across the Health Board, with a lead in GMS.As the Primary Care
Contract
Support Manager, you will play a key role in delivering safe, effective, and patient-centred primary care services. You will support a broad agenda focused on service improvement and robust
Contract
management.The successful candidate will have extensive
Experience
working within Primary Care, with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a dynamic team. Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills are essential, along with a flexible and proactive approach to managing challenges.
Main duties of the job
Planning, developing, implementing and monitoring Primary Care
Contract
s for the ABUHB incorporating NHS guidance and policies/strategic direction in Wales.Managing the Primary Care
Contract
s, including variations and performance management.Contributing to the development and implementation of service specification.Contributing to the developing, implementing and monitoring the Primary Care Strategies, ensuring that they meet the needs of our population and improve access.Assisting with the management of the Primary Care budgets including
Contract
or's fees and allowances.Ensuring that knowledge of legislation and regulation relating to Primary Care professions is kept updated.The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.This post is fixed term/secondment for 6 months from start date, to meet the needs of the service. 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.
About us
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your specialty or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised
Qualifications
and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.
Details
Date posted
04 November 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for changeBandBand 5
Salary
£31,516 to £38,364 a year Per annum, pro rata
Contract
Fixed termDuration6 months
Working pattern
Part-time, Job share
Reference number
040-AC261-1125
Job location
sLlanarth House, Unit 1 Newbridge GatewayBridge StreetNewbridgeNP11 5GH
Job description
Job responsibilities
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.The post holder will work as part of a dynamic team in the development and delivery of effective commissioning of primary care
Contract
s across ABUHBin accordance with local and national commissioning strategies and priorities.This is a key management role with responsibility for supporting a wide ranging agenda through the delivery of patient-centred, safe, effective primary healthcare services across ABUHB.The post holder will support the Primary Care
Contract
ing Team with the delivery,
Contract
management and long term strategic planning of Primary Care services across ABUHB and also support service delivery within the Prison. They will also support the Primary Care
Contract
ing Team in taking forward the strategic agenda for the Health Board.The post holder will be responsible for collaborating and negotiating with
Contract
ors, service providers to identify and achieve service development and improvement, evaluating through performance management and manage the delivery of specific plans and projects to meet the healthcare needs of the local populationThe post holder will act as the day-to-day contact for resolving
Contract
management issues that arise within primary care. This will involve providing and receiving complex, sensitive or contentious information where there are barriers to understanding or acceptance, which are overcome using developed interpersonal and communication skills. The post holder will demonstrate appropriate analytical ability, comprehension skills, intellectual capacity and knowledge of relevant
Contract
/legislation, regulatory frameworks, performance management, clinical governance and financial arrangements across Primary Care
Contract
servicesThis will include;Planning, developing, implementing and monitoring Primary Care
Contract
ors fees and allowances.Ensuring that knowledge of legislation and regulation relating to Primary Care professions is kept updated.
Job description
Job description
and
Contract
ing Team with the delivery,
Person Specification
Qualifications
&
Experience
EssentialEducated to Degree level or equivalent knowledge and
Experience
to post graduate diploma level.Evidence of continued professional development.Excellent oral and written communication skills.Ability to think laterally, prioritise effectively and to present effectively to groups.Ability to communicate well with all levels of staff and patients.Capacity to think strategically and have ability to analyse and solve complex problems.An ability to prioritise work and manage competing demands.Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.Excellent skills at partnership working.Effective interpersonal and negotiation skills.Effective analytical and interpretation skillsAbility to analyse and solve complex problems.Effective organisation and time management skillsEffective performance management and numeracy skills.Ability to apply national
Contract
ual regulations to local setting in the interest of local patient.Ability to represent ABUHBAble to deal with confidential and sensitive information.Flexible and adaptable approach to work.Able to prioritise work and work to deadlines.Able to work effectively against a backdrop of change and uncertainty.Knowledge & Understanding of national policy and
Contract
ual regulations for all Primary Care
Contract
s.Working knowledge and understanding of Data Protection and Freedom of Information Acts and Caldicott Guidelines.Understand fully the meaning and application of confidentialityKnowledge & Understanding of database administrationCan work effectively with people with diverse skills, abilities and
Experience
.Commitment to team-workingAbility to travel between sites and to external meetingsSignificant
Experience
of working in in a
Contract
ual/commissioning environment, including performance management of
Contract
ors.
Experience
of IT systems i.e. MS 365 package
Experience
of developing and implementing new and complex services, plans and business cases.Evidence of ability to contribute to strategy development and implementation, which may impact across the organisation.
Experience
of providing and receiving complex, sensitive and contentious information.
Experience
in consultation and negotiation with primary care
Contract
ors.
Experience
of managing resources well and ensuring services are delivered.An ability to interpret legislation and national guidance.
Experience
of working in partnership with other organisations.
Experience
and an ability to prepare and present (both written and orally) detailed reports to groups of people.
Experience
of training staff in specialist issuesDesirableIQT BronzeSubstantial
Experience
in NHS.
Experience
of using computerised systems including oracle or be willing to be trained. Minimum of 3 years
Experience
of working within Primary Care Sector.Welsh Speaker
Person Specification
Qualifications
&
Experience
of working in in a
Contract
ors.
Contract
ors.
Experience
in NHS.
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 SponsorshipApplications 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 theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2, 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).Additional information
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 SponsorshipApplications 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 theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2, 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).Employer
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