The Grove Medical Centre

PCN Operations Manager

The closing date is 30 January 2026

Job summary

Permanent Contract with 6-month Mutual Assessment

Please note: this role is for 6 hours/week and fully remote with occasional on-site travel.

Job summary:

The post holder will act as an Operations Manager for SASSE 2 Primary Care Network (PCN) in North West Surrey.

Whilst employed by NICS (the GP Federation) the role will report to, and be accountable to the PCN Clinical Director and the PCN Board.

The role will support the Clinical Director and PCN with managing the implementation of identified projects, supporting achievement of Impact & Investment Fund (IIF) targets and monitoring PCN development of community services in partnership with other services such as social care, mental health and the voluntary sector.

The role will involve day to day liaison with the PCN Practices to ensure engagement and understanding of the PCN specifications and implementation.

Main duties of the job

Developing strong relationships and engagement with a range of stakeholders across the PCNs, Community Providers, Member GP Practices and Locality.

Developing plans for projects identified by the PCN and support the Clinical Director with the implementation of any project agreed by the PCN Board.

Developing and implementing a rigorous system to track progress with PCN Practices against the IIF targets set by NHSE; (including claiming on CQRS and putting in appeal if needed.

Regularly report targets, presenting to the Clinical Director and PCN Board on the progress with ongoing projects, implementation of agreed patient services and IIF targets.

Responsible for disseminating new information across the PCN member practices and co-ordinating shared learning;

Understanding the PCN finances, in liaison with NICS Financial Controller and Accountancy team, and reporting back on the PCN financial position to the PCN;

Supporting other PCN Operations Managers to ensure good practice and ways of working are shared and lessons are learnt.

Arranging PCN meetings including writing and sending out the minutes., agendas and action plans

Attend all PCN Board meetings and Ops Team meetings

Oversight, auditing and co-ordinating CAIP (and any other mandatory contractual requirements)

Completing workforce reporting templates for PCN (due twice a year)

Updating the NWRS portal

End of year PCN reporting to ICB

Co-ordinating staff surveys

About us

SASSE 2 PCN (also known as SASSE Network 2) is a Primary Care Network in North West Surrey, England. It is a collaboration of five GP practices working together within the Surrey Heartlands Health and Care Partnership to provide integrated health and social care services to their local population.

Participating GP Practices:

  • Fordbridge Medical Centre(Ashford)
  • Knowle Green Medical Centre(Staines)
  • The Grove Medical Centre(Egham)
  • The Orchard Surgery(Ashford)
  • Packers Surgery(Virginia Water)

Details

Date posted

12 January 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£40,000 to £48,000 a year Pro rata to 6 hours/week

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

A2505-26-0000

Job locations

The Grove

Church Road

Egham

Surrey

TW20 9QN


Job description

Job responsibilities

The role will involve:

Developing strong relationships and engagement with a range of stakeholders across the PCNs, Community Providers, Member GP Practices and Locality.

Developing plans for projects identified by the PCN and support the Clinical Director with the implementation of any project agreed by the PCN Board.

Developing and implementing a rigorous system to track progress with PCN Practices against the IIF targets set by NHSE; (including claiming on CQRS and putting in appeal if needed.

Regularly report targets, presenting to the Clinical Director and PCN Board on the progress with ongoing projects, implementation of agreed patient services and IIF targets.

Responsible for disseminating new information across the PCN member practices and co-ordinating shared learning;

Understanding the PCN finances, in liaison with NICS Financial Controller and Accountancy team, and reporting back on the PCN financial position to the PCN;

Supporting other PCN Operations Managers to ensure good practice and ways of working are shared and lessons are learnt.

Arranging PCN meetings including writing and sending out the minutes., agendas and action plans

Attend all PCN Board meetings and Ops Team meetings

Oversight, auditing and co-ordinating CAIP (and any other mandatory contractual requirements)

Completing workforce reporting templates for PCN (due twice a year)

Updating the NWRS portal

End of year PCN reporting to ICB

Co-ordinating staff surveys for ARRS (including TUPED) reimbursed staff

Dealing with general enquiries from NICS, ICB and practices

Job description

Job responsibilities

The role will involve:

Developing strong relationships and engagement with a range of stakeholders across the PCNs, Community Providers, Member GP Practices and Locality.

Developing plans for projects identified by the PCN and support the Clinical Director with the implementation of any project agreed by the PCN Board.

Developing and implementing a rigorous system to track progress with PCN Practices against the IIF targets set by NHSE; (including claiming on CQRS and putting in appeal if needed.

Regularly report targets, presenting to the Clinical Director and PCN Board on the progress with ongoing projects, implementation of agreed patient services and IIF targets.

Responsible for disseminating new information across the PCN member practices and co-ordinating shared learning;

Understanding the PCN finances, in liaison with NICS Financial Controller and Accountancy team, and reporting back on the PCN financial position to the PCN;

Supporting other PCN Operations Managers to ensure good practice and ways of working are shared and lessons are learnt.

Arranging PCN meetings including writing and sending out the minutes., agendas and action plans

Attend all PCN Board meetings and Ops Team meetings

Oversight, auditing and co-ordinating CAIP (and any other mandatory contractual requirements)

Completing workforce reporting templates for PCN (due twice a year)

Updating the NWRS portal

End of year PCN reporting to ICB

Co-ordinating staff surveys for ARRS (including TUPED) reimbursed staff

Dealing with general enquiries from NICS, ICB and practices

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • oFlexible and co-operative
  • oAble to identify risk and assess/manage risk when working with individuals.
  • oAble to provide leadership and finish work tasks.
  • oProblem solving and analytical skills.
  • oEffective organiser, influencer and networker
  • oExcellent interpersonal influencing and negotiation skills
  • oOrganisation skills with the ability to constructively challenge the view and practices of managers and clinicians.
  • oKnowledge of IT systems, including ability to use WORD and EXCEL to create simple plans and reports
  • oFlexible and able to manage sudden and unexpected demands.
  • oEffective time management
  • oBe able to prioritise own work effectively and to direct activities of others

Desirable

  • oLeadership and/or management qualification
  • oStrategic understanding and experience of working in the NHS with extensive knowledge and understanding of the roles with the organisation and Primary Care sector
  • oKnowledge of the regulatory and contractual frameworks for contracts within Primary care, for example enhanced services, QOF and standard GP contract
  • oExperience of performance management, including appraisals and staff development
  • oUnderstanding of financial accounts.
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • oFlexible and co-operative
  • oAble to identify risk and assess/manage risk when working with individuals.
  • oAble to provide leadership and finish work tasks.
  • oProblem solving and analytical skills.
  • oEffective organiser, influencer and networker
  • oExcellent interpersonal influencing and negotiation skills
  • oOrganisation skills with the ability to constructively challenge the view and practices of managers and clinicians.
  • oKnowledge of IT systems, including ability to use WORD and EXCEL to create simple plans and reports
  • oFlexible and able to manage sudden and unexpected demands.
  • oEffective time management
  • oBe able to prioritise own work effectively and to direct activities of others

Desirable

  • oLeadership and/or management qualification
  • oStrategic understanding and experience of working in the NHS with extensive knowledge and understanding of the roles with the organisation and Primary Care sector
  • oKnowledge of the regulatory and contractual frameworks for contracts within Primary care, for example enhanced services, QOF and standard GP contract
  • oExperience of performance management, including appraisals and staff development
  • oUnderstanding of financial accounts.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

The Grove Medical Centre

Address

The Grove

Church Road

Egham

Surrey

TW20 9QN


Employer's website

https://thegrovemc-egham.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

The Grove Medical Centre

Address

The Grove

Church Road

Egham

Surrey

TW20 9QN


Employer's website

https://thegrovemc-egham.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Dr Amitesh Vasistha

amitesh.vasistha@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

12 January 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£40,000 to £48,000 a year Pro rata to 6 hours/week

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

A2505-26-0000

Job locations

The Grove

Church Road

Egham

Surrey

TW20 9QN


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