Job summary This is an exciting opportunity within the ICB for a permanent, Band 8a, Primary Care Commissioning Managerwithin the Local Delivery Directorate in Northumberland and North Tyneside. The post is full time; however, we are willing to consider part time or other flexible arrangements. The Primary Care Commissioning Manager will work within the Primary Care team, alongside other internal and external stakeholders to support the development and delivery of primary care services within Northumberland and North Tyneside, with a particular focus on general practice. The post holder will play an integral role in working in partnership with ICB colleagues to reduce variation in general practice and ensure contractors' compliance with regulatory and statutory requirements to mitigate patient safety risks and deliver value for money. They will provide subject matter expertise to effectively commission primary care services, manage contractual changes, support quality improvement across the primary care provider landscape and the delivery of system wide transformation change. Main duties of the job The successful candidate will live by our values and behaviours to achieve the ambitions and key priorities of our team and the wider ICB. You will also contribute to shaping future working across the newly formed team. The nature of the role demands a significant degree of collaboration, elements of autonomy, and the ability to manage and respond to day-to-day challenges as well as a high degree of intellectual flexibility. You will have excellent communication and engagement skills and meet the essential criteria outlined within the Job Description. About us The ICB is responsible for ensuring that high quality and safe health services are accessible to all of our communities. It has a wide range of functions, including; promoting integration of health and care services, improving peoples health and well-being, reducing health inequalities. With a £6.6 billion budget and a workforce of 170,000 people across the North East and North Cumbria. As well as strategic functions, ICB staff also work at place level with local health and wellbeing boards in each of our 14 local authority areas. These teams also work alongside our 67 primary care networks which are groups of local GP practices, social care teams and other community- based area providers. The ICB works with our Provider Collaborative too, this includes the 11 NHS Foundation Trusts in the region, to deliver our shared priorities. With a £6.6 billion budget and a workforce of 170,000 people across health and care we look after 3.1 million people across the North East and North Cumbria. As well as strategic functions, ICB staff also work at place level with local health and wellbeing boards in each of our 14 local authority areas. These teams also work alongside our 67 primary care networks which are groups of local GP practices, social care teams and other community-based area providers. The ICB works with our Provider Collaborative too, this includes the 11 NHS foundation trusts in the region to deliver our shared priorities. Date posted 05 November 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8a Salary £53,755 to £60,504 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working Reference number 134-6680880SL-A Job locations Quadrant (North Tyneside) or Riverside (Northumberland) North Tyneside/Northumberland NE27 0BY Job description Job responsibilities The post holder must be willing to travel to support team working, along with practice and Primary Care Network (PCN) engagement. The Primary Care Commissioning Manager will operate effectively and flexibly within a demanding environment to provide specialist, expert leadership in interpreting and managing GP contractual changes, quality improvement and change. The post holder will be responsible for leading on a defined range of responsibilities within the primary care workplan and will be expected to work both autonomously and as part of a team. The post holder will be expected to manage and deliver projects and tasks, mandated locally, regionally, or nationally, with due consideration for decision making, assurance and reviewing processes, whilst undertaking appropriate stakeholder and engagement to support change, service improvements and commissioning. Job description included is a generic one that covers Band 8a Commissioning roles for the ICB. Please note that any reference to a specialty area such as 'Mental health, Learning Disability and Autism/Neurodiversity, children's, community and out of hospital commissioning' will for this role will mean 'primary care'. Job description Job responsibilities The post holder must be willing to travel to support team working, along with practice and Primary Care Network (PCN) engagement. The Primary Care Commissioning Manager will operate effectively and flexibly within a demanding environment to provide specialist, expert leadership in interpreting and managing GP contractual changes, quality improvement and change. The post holder will be responsible for leading on a defined range of responsibilities within the primary care workplan and will be expected to work both autonomously and as part of a team. The post holder will be expected to manage and deliver projects and tasks, mandated locally, regionally, or nationally, with due consideration for decision making, assurance and reviewing processes, whilst undertaking appropriate stakeholder and engagement to support change, service improvements and commissioning. Job description included is a generic one that covers Band 8a Commissioning roles for the ICB. Please note that any reference to a specialty area such as 'Mental health, Learning Disability and Autism/Neurodiversity, children's, community and out of hospital commissioning' will for this role will mean 'primary care'. Person Specification Knowledge, Training and Experience Essential Educated to masters level or equivalent level of experience of working at a senior level in the primary care commissioning and transformation area Evidence of Continued Professional Development (CPD) Evidence of post qualifying and continuing professional development Comprehensive experience of project principles techniques and tools such as Prince 2 and Managing Successful Projects Experience of managing and motivating a team/virtual team and reviewing performance of the individuals 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 Experience of identifying and interpreting national policy Desirable Experience of primary care estates, premises cost directions and capital funding Member of relevant professional body Person Specification Knowledge, Training and Experience Essential Educated to masters level or equivalent level of experience of working at a senior level in the primary care commissioning and transformation area Evidence of Continued Professional Development (CPD) Evidence of post qualifying and continuing professional development Comprehensive experience of project principles techniques and tools such as Prince 2 and Managing Successful Projects Experience of managing and motivating a team/virtual team and reviewing performance of the individuals 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 Experience of identifying and interpreting national policy Desirable Experience of primary care estates, premises cost directions and capital funding Member of relevant professional body 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. Employer details Employer name North East & North Cumbria ICB Address Quadrant (North Tyneside) or Riverside (Northumberland) North Tyneside/Northumberland NE27 0BY Employer's website https://northeastnorthcumbria.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)