Job summary
Salary: Based on Agenda for Change Band 3 dependent on experience
Hours: 22.5 hours per week (negotiable, and working pattern to be agreed with successful candidate)
Closing date: 23 April 2026
Interviews: expected to take 12th May 2026 at Crown Medical Centre
We have an exciting new opportunity for a Primary Care Network (PCN) Administration Assistant to join our Proactive Care (PAC) team.
The PCN (PAC) Administration Assistant provides comprehensive administrative and
coordination support to the Proactive Care Team within Taunton Central Primary
Care Network (PCN).
Main duties of the job
The post holder supports the effective delivery of the PCNs proactive care model by undertaking a range of defined administrative, organisational and information management duties. The role works closely with PAC Team members, PCN practices and neighbourhood partners to support communication, meeting coordination, governance processes and day-to-day service delivery.
The post holder works to agreed procedures and priorities and under the direction of the PAC Leadership Team. The role does not include clinical decision-making, line management or autonomous service development.
About us
Taunton
Central Primary Care Network has approximately 60,000 patients registered with
four practices in Taunton and one practice in the neighbouring village of
Bishops Lydeard. Working collaboratively to develop the best patient-centred
care and services. We pride ourselves on our ability and willingness to adopt
innovative ways of working that improve patient care and make our PCN a
rewarding place to work.
The five practices within Taunton Central PCN are: College Way
Surgery, Crown Medical Centre, French Weir Health Centre, St James Medical
Centre, and Quantock Vale Surgery. The successful candidate must have a full UK driving licence with access to own vehicle as travel across all five practices and sites
is a requirement for this role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Primary key responsibilities of the role:
Service and Team support
- Provide administrative support to
the delivery of the PCNs proactive care services and projects.
- Support PAC Team members with diary
management, coordination of activity and general administrative tasks.
- Assist with the preparation,
formatting and maintenance of documentation including standard operating
procedures, templates, pathways and policies, as directed.
Meetings and Coordination
- Arrange, service and minute
meetings including:
- Professional and
patient MDT meetings
- Multi-Agency Risk
Management (MARM) meetings
- PAC Team meetings
and meetings with PCN member practices
- Other ad-hoc
meetings as required
- Record, track and
follow up agreed actions, escalating issues where appropriate
Communication and Stakeholder Support
- Act as a first point of contact for
routine enquiries from PCN practices and neighbourhood stakeholders,
responding within scope and escalating complex matters as required.
- Monitor shared PAC Team email
inboxes and task systems, actioning routine items and distributing or
escalating others in line with agreed processes.
- Support communication and
engagement by disseminating agreed information across the PAC Team, PCN
practices and neighbourhood partners.
Governance, Risk and Quality Support
- Provide administrative support to
patient feedback, complaints, incidents and learning processes, as
requested.
- Support the administrative aspects
of safeguarding and risk management processes, under the direction of the
PAC Leadership Team or appropriate clinician.
- Assist with quality improvement
activity by supporting data collection, documentation and action tracking.
Information Management and Data
- Maintain accurate electronic and
paper records in line with information governance and PCN policies.
- Run routine computer-based data
searches and reports to support monitoring, audit and service delivery.
- Update patient records accurately
and in a timely manner following administrative interactions, in
accordance with guidance.
Lone Working and Workforce Support
- Provide administrative support to
the monitoring of PAC Team diaries.
- Assist with lone working procedures
by coordinating information and escalating concerns in line with policy.
- Support workforce processes
including coordination of training, appraisal administration and
maintenance of staff records.
General Administration
- Maintain the PAC Team key dates
diary.
- Manage office supplies, patient
information materials and stock levels in line with agreed processes.
- Maintain an inventory of PAC Team
equipment and coordinate servicing or replacement as required.
- Process incoming and outgoing mail.
- Undertake filing, scanning,
photocopying and document management.
- Handle incoming and outgoing
telephone calls and deal with enquiries appropriately.
- Log and monitor IT support requests
via the relevant systems.
Secondary Responsibilities:
In addition to the primary responsibilities, the PCN PAC Administration Assistant may be requested to:
a.Support
the delivery of GMS contract work including QOF, Network Contract DES and
Primary Care National Service Frameworks including supporting Quality
Improvement work and New Funding Framework (NFF)
b.Support
PCN staff, providing cover during staff absences
c. Undertake
any tasks consistent with the level of the post and the scope of the role,
ensuring that work is delivered in a timely and effective manner
d. Duties
may vary from time to time without changing the general character of the post
or the level of responsibility
Job Description Agreement:
The
job description and person specification may be amended following consultation
with the post holder to facilitate the development of the role, the organisation,
and the individual.
All
personnel should be prepared to accept additional or surrender existing duties
to enable the efficient running of the organisation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Primary key responsibilities of the role:
Service and Team support
- Provide administrative support to
the delivery of the PCNs proactive care services and projects.
- Support PAC Team members with diary
management, coordination of activity and general administrative tasks.
- Assist with the preparation,
formatting and maintenance of documentation including standard operating
procedures, templates, pathways and policies, as directed.
Meetings and Coordination
- Arrange, service and minute
meetings including:
- Professional and
patient MDT meetings
- Multi-Agency Risk
Management (MARM) meetings
- PAC Team meetings
and meetings with PCN member practices
- Other ad-hoc
meetings as required
- Record, track and
follow up agreed actions, escalating issues where appropriate
Communication and Stakeholder Support
- Act as a first point of contact for
routine enquiries from PCN practices and neighbourhood stakeholders,
responding within scope and escalating complex matters as required.
- Monitor shared PAC Team email
inboxes and task systems, actioning routine items and distributing or
escalating others in line with agreed processes.
- Support communication and
engagement by disseminating agreed information across the PAC Team, PCN
practices and neighbourhood partners.
Governance, Risk and Quality Support
- Provide administrative support to
patient feedback, complaints, incidents and learning processes, as
requested.
- Support the administrative aspects
of safeguarding and risk management processes, under the direction of the
PAC Leadership Team or appropriate clinician.
- Assist with quality improvement
activity by supporting data collection, documentation and action tracking.
Information Management and Data
- Maintain accurate electronic and
paper records in line with information governance and PCN policies.
- Run routine computer-based data
searches and reports to support monitoring, audit and service delivery.
- Update patient records accurately
and in a timely manner following administrative interactions, in
accordance with guidance.
Lone Working and Workforce Support
- Provide administrative support to
the monitoring of PAC Team diaries.
- Assist with lone working procedures
by coordinating information and escalating concerns in line with policy.
- Support workforce processes
including coordination of training, appraisal administration and
maintenance of staff records.
General Administration
- Maintain the PAC Team key dates
diary.
- Manage office supplies, patient
information materials and stock levels in line with agreed processes.
- Maintain an inventory of PAC Team
equipment and coordinate servicing or replacement as required.
- Process incoming and outgoing mail.
- Undertake filing, scanning,
photocopying and document management.
- Handle incoming and outgoing
telephone calls and deal with enquiries appropriately.
- Log and monitor IT support requests
via the relevant systems.
Secondary Responsibilities:
In addition to the primary responsibilities, the PCN PAC Administration Assistant may be requested to:
a.Support
the delivery of GMS contract work including QOF, Network Contract DES and
Primary Care National Service Frameworks including supporting Quality
Improvement work and New Funding Framework (NFF)
b.Support
PCN staff, providing cover during staff absences
c. Undertake
any tasks consistent with the level of the post and the scope of the role,
ensuring that work is delivered in a timely and effective manner
d. Duties
may vary from time to time without changing the general character of the post
or the level of responsibility
Job Description Agreement:
The
job description and person specification may be amended following consultation
with the post holder to facilitate the development of the role, the organisation,
and the individual.
All
personnel should be prepared to accept additional or surrender existing duties
to enable the efficient running of the organisation.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE Mathematics and English (4 or above)
- Educated to GCSE level or equivalent
Desirable
- NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with general public
- Experience of administrative duties
Desirable
- Experience of working in healthcare setting
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE Mathematics and English (4 or above)
- Educated to GCSE level or equivalent
Desirable
- NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with general public
- Experience of administrative duties
Desirable
- Experience of working in healthcare setting
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.