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NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.
NHS LOTHIAN
PRIMARY DIRECTORATE
PRIMARY CARE CONTRACTS MANAGER (FULL TIME 37.5 HOURS/WEEK) PRIMARY CARE CONTRACTS TEAM
BAND 7
Permanent
The primary care contracts team is seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to join the team.
The contracts team manages GP contracts (118 practices), 183 community pharmacy contracts, dental contracts across 173 practices and ophthalmic contracts in 123 premises across NHS Lothian and NHS Borders, as well as the appraisal process for GPs.
The team has a pivotal role in ensuring successful delivery of quality primary care outcomes for patients. An important enabler is working with people across the four Lothian Health and Social Care Partnerships, clinical colleagues, contractors, and contractor organisations such as the Lothian LMC and Community Pharmacy Lothian.
You will be capable of developing positive working relationships with clinical leads, Scottish Government and primary care providers.
You will manage the national contractual arrangements and associated governance requirements for independent contractors in NHS Lothian (General Medical Practitioners, General Dental Practitioners, Community Pharmacy Contractors; Optometry Contractors) in line with the relevant statutory legislation and guidance.
You will also assist in the strategic development and implementation of future primary care services as set out in our Lothian Strategic Development Framework in partnership with the four Health and Social Care Partnerships.
Informal enquiries to : - Alison McNeillage, General Manager Primary Care Contracts
Alison.McNeillage@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk