From 1 April 2023, Integrated Care Board ( ICB) became responsible for the pharmaceutical and general ophthalmic services under the terms of the Delegation Agreement with NHS England.
The Central East ICB are hosting the Pharmacy and Optometry team for the three ICBs in the East of England.
To ensure effective delivery of these delegated functions and our statutory responsibilities, the ICB has identified a need to recruit to an existing vacancy within the Pharmacy and Optometry Contracting team.
The role provides an exciting opportunity to be part of a dynamic team working with a variety of stakeholders. The role is mainly based from home however you will be required to attend meetings and visit contractors from time to time at locations within the East of England footprint.
Please note if high number of applications are received this advert may close early.
As Contract Manager, the post holder will work as part of the Pharmacy and Optometry Contracting team in delivering an effective service, supporting managers and staff to deliver the contracting function of pharmaceutical services and General Ophthalmic Services.
The Pharmacy and Optometry Contracting Team are hosted by Central East ICB however manage the pharmaceutical and optometry contracting function across the 3 ICBs in the East of England.
Pharmaceutical services are highly regulated and the post-holder will be required to support the team to ensure pharmaceutical services are delivered by providers in line with a range of regulations. The post-holder will be required to work to statutory timescales as set out in the regulations to ensure the ICB meets regulatory obligations.
In particular, the post holder will be required to:
Lead on the contracting of pharmaceutical services and GOS contracts across the East of England.
Lead on the development, monitoring and reviewing of pharmaceutical services and GOS contracts with service providers
Liaise with Primary Care Providers and ICB colleagues to resolve queries and inform contract negotiations
Lead in the development and production of information systems and reports to support business decisions, capacity planning and the ongoing monitoring of contracts and regulation.
We are committed to promoting equal opportunities to achieve equity of access, experience and outcomes and to recognising and valuing people’s differences. We are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity; we see this as a strength and part of our founding mission, values and behaviours. We know through experience that different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds create a stronger and more creative work environment that delivers patient outcomes.
We are committed to creating the best place to work, where your contribution is valued, your wellbeing is supported and all our colleagues can reach their full potential. We welcome and encourage applications from all areas of the community, who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of their protected characteristic. We work to ensure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible to everyone, including making adjustments for people who have a disability or long-term condition and support with the recruitment process for people with lived experience.
We are happy to discuss flexible working options for all roles.
We operate a Carer friendly working environment that is supportive and inclusive. We actively encourage Carers to self-identify themselves.
We are a Disability Confident Employer and commit to shortlisting suitable applicants who meet the essential criteria for an interview. Please inform us of any adjustments you may require.
For further information on this role, please see the job description and person specification attached.
