Job summary
Do you want to excel as a Medical Leader by putting Primary Care front and centre stage?
Cardiff and the Vale UHB provides primarycare services to a population of nearly 500,000 residents in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan. The Health Board has a reputation for transformation and innovation within primary care. Our 10 year strategy 'Shaping Our Future Wellbeing' places primary care, independent contractors and community services at the centre of the strategy, with services wrapped around the person, delivered closer to home by multi-disciplinary/agency teams to achieve better outcomes to people based on what matters to them. This roll offers you the opportunity to make a real difference to the people we serve.
You must have current GMC registration and recent experience working as a GP.
Main duties of the job
The role will require you to work with practice teams, providing expert advice to GP practices that are identified as needing support. You will be responsible for reviewing (as part of a management and contractual team) all aspects of the practice including systems, quality, planning and co-ordination. You will need to demonstrate considerable leadership, innovation and initiative and be able to work proactively with practice teams.
The post holder will also support the Primary Care Team by providing specialist advice and leadership on contractual issues and new models of service delivery in line with Welsh Government (WG) policies and strategic direction.
About us
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support.
Our mission is "Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together", and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are looking for an exceptional Primary Care Community Director to join our Primary, Community and Intermediate Care (PCIC) Clinical Board Team to support the sustainability of GMS services across Cardiff and the Vale. You will have responsibility for supporting the development and sustainability of GMS independent contractors and the primary care agenda through the support and delivery of patient-centred, safe, effective primary healthcare services.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are looking for an exceptional Primary Care Community Director to join our Primary, Community and Intermediate Care (PCIC) Clinical Board Team to support the sustainability of GMS services across Cardiff and the Vale. You will have responsibility for supporting the development and sustainability of GMS independent contractors and the primary care agenda through the support and delivery of patient-centred, safe, effective primary healthcare services.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Full GMC / GDC registration with a licence to practise
Desirable
- Additional postgraduate qualifications
Experience
Essential
- Management of multidisciplinary teams
- Partnership working across partner organisations
- Risk management
- Developing multi-disciplinary / multi-agency collaborative working
Desirable
- Experience in developing policy / strategy
- Experience of relevant national / regional roles outside of the UHB
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of quality / service improvement methodology
- Analytical mind able to reach conclusions in the face of much input and carry decisions forward
- Excellent communication skills
- p to date knowledge of national and local agendas, standards, targets and priorities related to medical education and healthcare.
- Knowledge of revalidation and re-certification
- Excellent Leadership skills.
- Excellent financial management skills
Desirable
- Evidence of leading teams in service change including operational delivery of clinical services.
- Significant understanding and experience of the area
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Ability to persuade and influence
- Ability to present credibly to a wide range of stakeholders
- Ability to act as an ambassador for the service
- Strong core values aligned to those of the Health Board
Desirable
- Evidence of significant commitment to continuing professional development
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Full GMC / GDC registration with a licence to practise
Desirable
- Additional postgraduate qualifications
Experience
Essential
- Management of multidisciplinary teams
- Partnership working across partner organisations
- Risk management
- Developing multi-disciplinary / multi-agency collaborative working
Desirable
- Experience in developing policy / strategy
- Experience of relevant national / regional roles outside of the UHB
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of quality / service improvement methodology
- Analytical mind able to reach conclusions in the face of much input and carry decisions forward
- Excellent communication skills
- p to date knowledge of national and local agendas, standards, targets and priorities related to medical education and healthcare.
- Knowledge of revalidation and re-certification
- Excellent Leadership skills.
- Excellent financial management skills
Desirable
- Evidence of leading teams in service change including operational delivery of clinical services.
- Significant understanding and experience of the area
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Ability to persuade and influence
- Ability to present credibly to a wide range of stakeholders
- Ability to act as an ambassador for the service
- Strong core values aligned to those of the Health Board
Desirable
- Evidence of significant commitment to continuing professional development
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.
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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.
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
