Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic, innovative and highly motivated individual to join the Primary Care Dental Services Team, as a Senior Primary Care Manager.
The post holder will support the key functions of general dental service contact commissioning, including contract and performance management of dental contracts, supporting collaborative development, and planning to support the organisation in the delivery for its objectives.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will lead operationally on the development of primary care dental services at Hywel Dda level and will undertake service development and transformation providing an overview and liaison role at County/Cluster level.
- Support the development and performance management of the primary are dental contractor service to enable local integration and development of pathways to improve access to NHS dental Services working across community and specialist dental services to align with the Primary Care Model for Wales.
- Be responsible for the management and performance management of the General Dental Services (GDS) contract and practicedevelopment through innovation and contract reform for Hywel Dda dental practices. They will also work with the Senior LocalityDevelopment Managers to ensure integration of Dental Services in Cluster planning.
- Have lead responsibility for the implementation of new ways of working such as the development of contract reform practices, budget management and innovative service redesign.
About us
Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties.
We have over 13,000 staff and together we provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services.
We work in partnership with the three local authorities, as well as public, private and third sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers.
Our services are provided in:
- Four main hospitals: Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth; Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen; Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest
- Five community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshire
- Two integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settings
- 47 general practices (six of which are health board managed practices); 35 dental practices and 4 orthodontic practices; 97 community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers
- Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.
Interviews will be held on 27/08/2025
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.
Interviews will be held on 27/08/2025
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Educated to Master's degree level, or equivalent level of knowledge gained through experience
- Continuous Professional Development
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Previous NHS Management experience
- Experience of working with Primary Care Contractors
- Experience of managing contracts and monitoring performance
- Experience of budget setting and monitoring financial position
- Experience of providing and receiving highly complex, sensitive and contentious information
- Experience of developing and implementing strategic plans
- Experience of working in partnership with other organisations
- Experience of managing staff and team working
Desirable
- Experience of working with primary care general dental practices
- Experience of managing the QAS process
- Experience of negotiating and developing Enhanced Service specifications
Other
Essential
- Able to travel across the Health Board sites in a timely manner
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Educated to Master's degree level, or equivalent level of knowledge gained through experience
- Continuous Professional Development
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Previous NHS Management experience
- Experience of working with Primary Care Contractors
- Experience of managing contracts and monitoring performance
- Experience of budget setting and monitoring financial position
- Experience of providing and receiving highly complex, sensitive and contentious information
- Experience of developing and implementing strategic plans
- Experience of working in partnership with other organisations
- Experience of managing staff and team working
Desirable
- Experience of working with primary care general dental practices
- Experience of managing the QAS process
- Experience of negotiating and developing Enhanced Service specifications
Other
Essential
- Able to travel across the Health Board sites in a timely manner
Desirable
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).
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).
