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Fixed Term / Secondment Opportunity* for 3 months due to improvement in service delivery.
*Secondment Opportunity – Existing permanent employees must first discuss this opportunity with their substantive line manager and complete the secondment request form prior to interview. The secondment request form and the associated secondment policy can be found on the HR/Recruitment intranet pages and must be completed and signed by the substantive line manager. The Candidate should then take it with them to interview as confirmation that an agreement has been granted.
An opportunity for a fixed term or secondment has arisen for a motivated candidate to undertake the role of the Primary Care Contracts Officer. This is an exciting opportunity for a person who would thrive in a varied and vital role and is looking to add to their administrative skillset.
The post holder has responsibility for the effective administration of contractual matters involving Primary care providers including, GPs, Dentists, Pharmacists and Optometrists under the guidance of other team members and the Contracts Manager. In engaging with Primary Care providers, the candidate will utilise excellent communication and problem solving skills to support the effective delivery of Family Health services via Primary Care Contractors. Responsibilities will include administering operational priorities such as service agreements, payment processes and providing advice and guidance on contractual matters.
The duties included in this role provide a genuine prospect for networking and engaging with a number of departments across the Health Board to enable the post holder to develop their skills and knowledge of the wider Health Board setting, as well as the more specialised Primary Care setting.
General office duties are required in this post, which include answering telephone enquiries, generating reports, ensuring accurate payments are made to contractors and assisting work colleagues as required. Out with this, tasks can include being involved in and note taking for high level Primary Care meetings, attending and contributing to internal team meetings, and developing and implementing ideas for improvement.
This is a truly excellent chance for the right candidate to bring their innovative skill set along with an enthusiasm and sound ability for carrying out administrative tasks.
The duties of this post require the successful candidate to complete a Standard Police Act Disclosure Scotland Check.
For informal enquiries please contact Gail Duncan, Primary Care Contracts Manager. Tel: 01786 457221.
Please note that the majority of correspondence is sent by e-mail, therefore please check your e-mail regularly (including junk folders) and your Jobtrain account for updates.
NHS Forth Valley is positive about disabled people and is committed to offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job. Please contact the Recruitment Office on 0330 041 4694 if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to assist you with your application and/or interview.
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.