Primary Care Commissioning Officer

As a Primary Care Commissioning Officer, you will help plan, organise and improve local health services such as GP surgeries, pharmacies, dentists and opticians. You’ll work with healthcare organisations and communities to make sure people can access the services they need and that healthcare resources are used effectively

Primary Care Commissioning Officer is also known as Commissioning Officer, Commissioning Manager, Commissioner.

Role Characteristics

Provide high quality project, service and administrative support for the Primary Care Commissioning work programme
Facilitate and monitor the progress of projects, support internal and external performance management and improvement
General administration of Primary Care contracts including performance and compliance and day to day contract changes
Complete contract compliance actions including monitoring E-declaration, participating in contract review visits and pre and post payment verification.
Manage elements of projects within the team; gather and analyse provider information
Assist with patient queries

Skills

Attention to detail
Following instructions
Problem-solving
Record keeping
Team work
Using data

Day in the life

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Routes into this role

Here are some example routes that can lead into this role.

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GCSEs

BTEC, T-Level or A-Levels

An apprenticeship

Undergraduate degree

How to become

To become a Primary Care Commissioning Officer, you will usually need a qualification, apprenticeship or degree in a subject such as Health and Social Care, Business, Management, Public Health or a related field. There are many ways to access this, and you can explore lots of current opportunities in the section below.

Study a course or qualification – useful qualifications include GCSEs in English and Maths, alongside subjects such as Business, Health and Social Care, Psychology, Sociology or Geography, as well as relevant T Levels and BTECs.
Gain experience – you could volunteer in your community, support local projects, join youth councils, take part in school leadership activities, or gain experience in customer service, administration or healthcare settings.
Explore apprenticeships – business administration, management and healthcare-related apprenticeships can provide valuable experience and skills for this type of role.

You will then be eligible to study towards management, business, public health or healthcare qualifications, or complete an apprenticeship while gaining experience in the workplace.

Alongside education, you may also want to build some relevant work or voluntary experience in healthcare, administration, customer service, community projects or public services, and think about developing your communication, organisation, teamwork, problem-solving, project management and analytical skills.

Where can this role lead

From your role as a Primary Care Commissioning Officer, you could specialise in analysing healthcare data, improving services or managing healthcare teams by becoming a Data Analyst, Business Analyst, Health and Safety Officer or Service Manager. You could also move sideways into Communications Officer, Marketing Officer, Human Resources Officer or Volunteer Coordinator roles, using your communication, planning and organisational skills in different ways. With experience, you could progress into Project Manager, Service Manager or Registered Manager roles. With experience you could become a Senior Commissioning Lead, Team Leader or Manager, responsible for a Commissioning department, or a Director.

Location

GP Practices
Offices

Working hours

Weekdays
Part Time
Full Time
Flexible Hours

Opportunities

Undergraduate Degree

BSc Health and Community Care

Develop your clinical skills and enhance your career prospects. You’ll explore the different areas of the healthcare sector.

Organisation: Leeds Beckett University

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Undergraduate Degree

BSc Health and Social Care

Prepare for a career focused on reducing health inequalities and promoting positive health outcomes. This degree explores the connection between health and wellbeing, addresses current national and global healthcare challenges and can lead to a range of professions in public health, community roles and commissioning.

Organisation: Leeds Trinity University

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BTECs, T-levels or A-levels

Leeds City College Business and Events courses

Find BTEC, T-Level and A-Level courses in Business and Events at Leeds City College.

Organisation: Leeds City College

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Undergraduate Degree

BA Leadership and Management in the Health Sector

If you’re working in the healthcare sector or looking to broaden your understanding of healthcare systems and management, this BA (Hons) Top-Up in Healthcare Management is your ideal next step to progressing your career in this sector.

Organisation: University Centre Leeds

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