Job summary
This post is designed to support the work of the Primary Care Department with responsibility for monitoring activity relating to the delivery of General Medical Services, General Optometric Services and General Dental Services.
Responsibilities
* Collecting and analysing data, assisting with audits, supporting procurement processes and managing projects as required.
* Assisting with day-to-day business-as-usual functions, such as drafting contracts and service specifications, handling technical queries, and providing operational support to Primary Care Department programmes of work.
* Making recommendations to the Primary Care Contracts Manager primarily, and to other managers within the Primary Care Department.
* Ensure that Primary Care services comply with relevant legislation, policy, and procedures.
* Compile contract management data and undertake complex data gathering through governance audits on a regular basis, including maintenance of databases to ensure criteria are met by contractor professions.
About us
Powys Teaching Health Board is the smallest Health Board in Wales, offering varied and diverse community-based services. We value every contribution and strive to make a real difference to patients while supporting career development and work-life balance.
We are committed to being a supportive and progressive employer and encourage development pathways. We are located in a rural setting in Wales.
Details
Date posted: 10 October 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for Change
Band: Band 5
Salary: £31,516 to £38,364 per year
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 070-AC127-1025
Location: Spa Road East, Llandrindod Wells, LD1 5HA
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification in the supporting documents. Please apply to view in the system.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Knowledge
* Essential: Educated to Degree level or equivalent knowledge in a relevant field, or Educated to Diploma level with significant experience.
* Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages.
* Desirable: Knowledge of the structure and operation of the Health Board.
* Knowledge of the services for which the Primary Care department is responsible, including relationships between Health Board and Independent Contractor service providers.
Experience
* Essential: Experience in a health care setting, particularly in Primary Care; ability to work under time pressures and maintain tact and diplomacy; developing and using computer-based management information systems; setting up systems and processes; preparing and presenting detailed reports.
* Desirable: Experience in the use of Oracle.
Skills & Attributes
* Excellent communication with colleagues and external partners; ability to interpret and analyse complex data and audit results; identify areas for action or improvement.
* Clear thinking, ability to scope tasks, and perform them swiftly and accurately.
* Ability to manage multiple complex tasks and projects, prioritise and meet deadlines; good teamwork and collaboration.
* Desirable: Some ability to speak, read, and/or write Welsh, or willingness to learn.
Other information
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks apply as appropriate for the role. This post requires submission for disclosure checks. Applications from job seekers who require Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For information, refer to the UK Visas and Immigration guidance on visa sponsorship and criminal record checks.
Employer: Powys Teaching Health Board
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