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Primary Care Contracts Officer
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board View all jobs
Posted 16 day(s) ago
Reference: 2347797
Job summary
Primary Care Contracting has an excellent opportunity for a self-motivated, proactive and innovative individual to join the team.
We need an exceptional individual to fill a post as Primary Care Contracts Officer. This is a permanent, challenging and exciting role within Primary Care Contracting (PCC) which will be key to supporting the West IHC in all aspects of contracting with GPs and Community Pharmacies. The post holder will also provide support for Pan BCU projects and work programmes.
Main duties of the job
Responsible for managing agreed operational aspects of the primary care contracts to provide general medical and pharmaceutical services, taking the lead in specific areas as required.
Responsible for taking the lead role for the operational management of the agreed elements of GMS contracts within the division, interpreting policies to reflect local needs within the overall operational framework.
At the operational level, lead and co-ordinate local implementation of compliance to NHS Regulation and Primary Care Contracts, as well as Welsh Government's policies.
Use expert and specialist knowledge of the statutory primary care contracts and regulations to advise and provide expertise on primary care issues in relation to commissioning, contracts, and performance.
Operate within broad national and local procedural guidelines, with minimal supervision, and exercise a significant measure of independent judgement in order to respond to, advise on and resolve basic contractual issues and concerns. This will involve decision-making on contentious issues where there may be a number of courses of action.
Work with staff within the PCC and IHC Team(s) to develop effective integrated team to deliver PCC operational plans and objectives, and ensure delivery of effective, high quality primary care services.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.
Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.
Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Details
Date posted
17 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£40,559 to £48,841 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
050-AC465-0926
Job locations
Eryldon Caernarfon or Preswylfa Mold
Eryldon, Campbell Road
Caernarfon
LL55 1HU
United Kingdom
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.
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.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level in relevant subject or equivalent level of 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
- Significant primary care contract experience including knowledge of: GMS contract, Quality and Outcomes Framework, GMS Regulation and SFE, Pharmacy Contract, Optometry Contract and Service Commissioning.
- Evidence of effective working and engagement with multidisciplinary teams in primary or secondary care
- Experience and understanding of evaluating and measuring the performance of health services.
Skills
Essential
- Clear communication skills with excellent writing, report writing and presentation skills; capable of constructing and delivering clear ideas and concepts concisely and accurately for diverse audiences.
- Skills for nurturing key relationships and maintaining networks.
- Facilitation, influencing and negotiating skills to manage difficult, complex and sensitive situations where there may be a disagreement of views and achieve outcomes consistent with meeting objectives
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of the detailed statutory obligations of Health Board and NHS legislation with regard to primary care contracting.
- Knowledge and awareness of current issues in Primary Care and WG policy direction for the NHS Wales
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Resilient and flexible, dealing with diverse demands, challenges to decisions and expectations
- Ability to motivate others and work within an integrated team
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level in relevant subject or equivalent level of 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
- Significant primary care contract experience including knowledge of: GMS contract, Quality and Outcomes Framework, GMS Regulation and SFE, Pharmacy Contract, Optometry Contract and Service Commissioning.
- Evidence of effective working and engagement with multidisciplinary teams in primary or secondary care
- Experience and understanding of evaluating and measuring the performance of health services.
Skills
Essential
- Clear communication skills with excellent writing, report writing and presentation skills; capable of constructing and delivering clear ideas and concepts concisely and accurately for diverse audiences.
- Skills for nurturing key relationships and maintaining networks.
- Facilitation, influencing and negotiating skills to manage difficult, complex and sensitive situations where there may be a disagreement of views and achieve outcomes consistent with meeting objectives
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of the detailed statutory obligations of Health Board and NHS legislation with regard to primary care contracting.
- Knowledge and awareness of current issues in Primary Care and WG policy direction for the NHS Wales
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Resilient and flexible, dealing with diverse demands, challenges to decisions and expectations
- Ability to motivate others and work within an integrated team
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 Sponsorship
Applications 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 the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, 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 Sponsorship
Applications 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 the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, 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
Employer name
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Address
Eryldon Caernarfon or Preswylfa Mold
Eryldon, Campbell Road
Caernarfon
LL55 1HU
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Address
Eryldon Caernarfon or Preswylfa Mold
Eryldon, Campbell Road
Caernarfon
LL55 1HU
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)