Aneurin Bevan University Health Board

Primary Care Contract Manager - Dental

The closing date is 20 January 2026

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen within Aneurin Bevan University Health Board's Primary CareContracting Team. We are seeking a highly motivated Band6 ContractManager to join our Contracting Team, supporting the delivery ofPrimary CareServices, in particular General Dental Servicesacross the Health Board.

As the Primary CareContractManager, 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.

If you would like to discuss any aspect of the post, please contact Lauren Chapman Service Development Manageron 01495 241232 or Lauren.chapman@wales.nhs.uk

Main duties of the job

This is a key role within the Primary Care Contracting team at a time of exciting changes within Dental Services.

The post holder will take a key role in supporting the Service Development Manager with the planning, development and delivery of effective and efficient Dental services in Primary Care.

As such they will be responsible for collaborating and negotiating with contractors, service providers and professional committees to identify and achieve service development and improvement, evaluating through performance management and lead the production and delivery of specific plans and projects to meet the healthcare needs of the local population.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

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 speciality 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 Well-being 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. This includes the Grange University Hospital which provides specialist and critical care and is the newest addition to the clinical futures strategy opening in November 2020. 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

06 January 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,263 to £47,280 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

040-AC007-0126

Job locations

Llanarth House

Unit 1, Newbridge gateway

Newbridge

NP11 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

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 and/or Knowledge

Essential

  • Educated degree level or relevant experience
  • Post graduate diploma or management qualification and/or equivalent experience in the primary care area
  • Must demonstrate commitment to learning and continuous development.
  • Knowledge and understanding of Primary Care contracts and how they are applied.
  • Knowledge of information and budgetary management.
  • Knowledge of Project Management principles and implementation of associated action plans.
  • Strong understanding of government policy in relation to health and social care.

Desirable

  • IQT Bronze

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of managing and mentoring staff.
  • In depth knowledge of current issues in Primary Care and clinical governance.
  • Experience in consultation and negotiation.
  • Experience of change management, managing resources well and ensuring services are delivered. Experience of presenting to large audiences.
  • Experience of presenting to large audiences

Desirable

  • Experience of working within Primary Care including service provision within Primary Care and/or community care settings.
  • Experience of working at management level within the NHS.
  • Experience of implementing and managing Primary Care contracts
  • Experience of Compass database and use of other dental systems; eDEN, Dental Assurance Framework

Values

Essential

  • Flexible and adaptable approach to work
  • Diplomatic
  • Remains calm under pressure
  • Commitment to team-working and also able to work on own initiative
  • Resilient, self-motivated, proactive, and innovative

Other

Essential

  • Ability to travel across ABUHB region as required

Aptitude and Abilities

Essential

  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Ability to think laterally, prioritise effectively and to present effectively to large audiences
  • Ability to represent the Health Board at a senior level
  • The ability to analyse and solve complex problems
  • Ability to develop working relationships locally, regionally and nationally
  • Can work effectively with people with diverse skills, abilities and experience
  • Effective interpersonal and influencing skills
  • Excellent skills in partnership working
  • Effective performance management skills
  • Effective organisational skills
  • Able to manage and prioritise work and work to multiple deadlines
  • Ability to delegate
  • Ability to understand and manage complex issues and environments
  • Advanced IT, numeric, literacy and reasoning skills
  • Diplomatic
  • Remains calm under pressure
  • Commitment to team working and also able to work on own initiative
  • Resilient, self motivated, proactive and innovative

Desirable

  • Welsh speaker (Level 1) or willingness to work towards
  • Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner
Person Specification

Qualifications and/or Knowledge

Essential

  • Educated degree level or relevant experience
  • Post graduate diploma or management qualification and/or equivalent experience in the primary care area
  • Must demonstrate commitment to learning and continuous development.
  • Knowledge and understanding of Primary Care contracts and how they are applied.
  • Knowledge of information and budgetary management.
  • Knowledge of Project Management principles and implementation of associated action plans.
  • Strong understanding of government policy in relation to health and social care.

Desirable

  • IQT Bronze

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of managing and mentoring staff.
  • In depth knowledge of current issues in Primary Care and clinical governance.
  • Experience in consultation and negotiation.
  • Experience of change management, managing resources well and ensuring services are delivered. Experience of presenting to large audiences.
  • Experience of presenting to large audiences

Desirable

  • Experience of working within Primary Care including service provision within Primary Care and/or community care settings.
  • Experience of working at management level within the NHS.
  • Experience of implementing and managing Primary Care contracts
  • Experience of Compass database and use of other dental systems; eDEN, Dental Assurance Framework

Values

Essential

  • Flexible and adaptable approach to work
  • Diplomatic
  • Remains calm under pressure
  • Commitment to team-working and also able to work on own initiative
  • Resilient, self-motivated, proactive, and innovative

Other

Essential

  • Ability to travel across ABUHB region as required

Aptitude and Abilities

Essential

  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Ability to think laterally, prioritise effectively and to present effectively to large audiences
  • Ability to represent the Health Board at a senior level
  • The ability to analyse and solve complex problems
  • Ability to develop working relationships locally, regionally and nationally
  • Can work effectively with people with diverse skills, abilities and experience
  • Effective interpersonal and influencing skills
  • Excellent skills in partnership working
  • Effective performance management skills
  • Effective organisational skills
  • Able to manage and prioritise work and work to multiple deadlines
  • Ability to delegate
  • Ability to understand and manage complex issues and environments
  • Advanced IT, numeric, literacy and reasoning skills
  • Diplomatic
  • Remains calm under pressure
  • Commitment to team working and also able to work on own initiative
  • Resilient, self motivated, proactive and innovative

Desirable

  • Welsh speaker (Level 1) or willingness to work towards
  • Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner

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

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board

Address

Llanarth House

Unit 1, Newbridge gateway

Newbridge

NP11 5GH


Employer's website

https://abuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board

Address

Llanarth House

Unit 1, Newbridge gateway

Newbridge

NP11 5GH


Employer's website

https://abuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Service Development Manager

Lauren Chapman

Lauren.Chapman@wales.nhs.uk

01495241232

Details

Date posted

06 January 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,263 to £47,280 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

040-AC007-0126

Job locations

Llanarth House

Unit 1, Newbridge gateway

Newbridge

NP11 5GH


Supporting documents

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