Job summary
The Primary Care Network Manager role is a fast pace,
exciting and dynamic role existing to support the development of the PCN and
lead the delivery of the Primary Care Networks' agenda. The Manager will work
within the PCN Leadership team alongside the Clinical Directors and the PCN
board members and will be a key link in supporting the relationships between
the PCN and the member practices.
The
Manager will also be required to work with other PCN Managers within the
footprint of Derbyshire Integrated Care Board, to support a cohesive and
collaborative approach to the Primary Care agenda.
Location: Ragsdale House, Woodville, Swadlincote.
Salary: NHS Band 8a, pro rata for part time hours.
Hours/days: 30 to 37.5 hours per week over 4 to 5 days
(which must include Fridays).
Contract: Contract of Employment with Heartwood Medical
Practice (Lead Practice).
Closing Date for applications: 21st February.
Interview date: Proposed candidates will be
invited for a face to face interview on Friday 28th February 2025.
Main duties of the job
The PCN Manager will be required to, ensure all governance requirements are met, translate national and local policy into meaningful changes, and will support practices to achieve improved outcomes for the local population whilst striving to reduce health inequalities.
The remit of this role is broad and will require attention to detail in the delivery of high quality day to day operations at our PCN estates facility and the flexibility to support an evolving and forward thinking Primary Care Network.
Candidates requiring more information are invited to contact the PCN via Practice ManagerMichelle.hurley4@nhs.netto arrange an informal discussion with one of the Clinical Directors.
About us
Swadlincote Primary Care Network (PCN) was formed in May
2019. The member practices are Gresleydale Healthcare Centre, Heartwood Medical
Practice, Newhall Surgery, Swadlincote Surgery and Woodville Surgery. Collectively the surgeries serve a population
of 58,000 patients across South Derbyshire.
South Derbyshire already has one of the fastest growing populations in
the region and this is set to continue over the coming 5-10 years.Swadlincote PCN is forward thinking and dynamic. The five member practices work
collaboratively and cohesively to ensure that the PCN provides high quality
patient care within the constraints of the NHS financial budget. We undertake work at scale to provide a fair
and equitable provision to our patients whilst ensuring resilience for the
practices across the PCN footprint. We
deliver clinical care from a central estates facility which currently houses
our Advanced Nurse Practitioner, Paramedics, Mental Health Workers and Social
Prescribers as well as the core PCN Administrative and Leadership Team. It is also the site from which both our
Enhanced Access Service and TEAMUP service are delivered. We believe strongly in working across
organisational boundaries and have good working relationships with Derbyshire
Integrated Care Board, Derbyshire General Practice Provider Board,
Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, Derbyshire Community Healthcare
Services, Derbyshire Health United, as well as Social care and
voluntary sector colleagues.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job description attached. Summary below
Job Purpose:
The
post-holder will provide senior management and expertise in finance, strategic leadership,
operational oversight and workforce planning for our Primary Care Network (PCN). The role will work alongside the PCN Clinical
Director and in close collaboration with other PCN Support roles to coordinating
the successful achievement of all governance requirements. The PCN Manager will
work with the PCN to translate national and local policy into meaningful
changes, clarifying strategic objectives and priorities for the network
delivery of contract requirements including PCN DES and local Enhanced Service
targets. It will oversee the delivery of
PCN services, aligning them with the NHS Long Term Plan objectives. Any areas of underperformance will be
identified, and improvement plans implemented in collaboration with
stakeholders. It will provide regular performance reports to the PCN Board and
Clinical Director. The post-holder will act
as a key point of contact for member practices, fostering collaboration and
communication working to support member practices to achieve improved outcomes
for the local population with a key focus on improving inequalities in
healthcare.
The post-holder will be responsible for financial
oversight and will develop, manage and monitor PCN financial plans, ensuring
that budgets are managed effectively and within delegated limits. It will oversee
claims for funding and reimbursements, ensuring accuracy and compliance with
contractual requirements. Identify opportunities for additional funding and
resource allocation.
The post holder will be required to support the
Lead Practice in human resources management developing the PCN Workforce plan,
supporting the recruitment, onboarding and management of PCN staff. Working in
collaboration with the Lead Practice, it will ensure that HR policies and
procedures that support staff well-being, development and retention, are
developed, implemented and followed. The
post holder will ensure that appropriate appraisals are undertaken, manage
performance issues and provide leadership to ensure a positive and productive
environment.
The PCN Clinical directors have incorporated
Swadlincote Primary Health Care Resources ltd (SPHeRe) as an organisation
capable of holding NHS provider contracts and directly employing staff of the
PCN. At present central PCN employed staff are under the contractual control of
Heartwood Medical Practice. It is planned that in due course employment will
TUPE to SPHeRe thus providing the PCN with a formal entity which all existing
PCN functions and elements of this job description will fall under.
Travel between Network sites and to other
venues for meetings etc, will be required from time to time.
The primary workplace will be Ragsdale House,
138 Burton Road, Woodville, DE11 7JG.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job description attached. Summary below
Job Purpose:
The
post-holder will provide senior management and expertise in finance, strategic leadership,
operational oversight and workforce planning for our Primary Care Network (PCN). The role will work alongside the PCN Clinical
Director and in close collaboration with other PCN Support roles to coordinating
the successful achievement of all governance requirements. The PCN Manager will
work with the PCN to translate national and local policy into meaningful
changes, clarifying strategic objectives and priorities for the network
delivery of contract requirements including PCN DES and local Enhanced Service
targets. It will oversee the delivery of
PCN services, aligning them with the NHS Long Term Plan objectives. Any areas of underperformance will be
identified, and improvement plans implemented in collaboration with
stakeholders. It will provide regular performance reports to the PCN Board and
Clinical Director. The post-holder will act
as a key point of contact for member practices, fostering collaboration and
communication working to support member practices to achieve improved outcomes
for the local population with a key focus on improving inequalities in
healthcare.
The post-holder will be responsible for financial
oversight and will develop, manage and monitor PCN financial plans, ensuring
that budgets are managed effectively and within delegated limits. It will oversee
claims for funding and reimbursements, ensuring accuracy and compliance with
contractual requirements. Identify opportunities for additional funding and
resource allocation.
The post holder will be required to support the
Lead Practice in human resources management developing the PCN Workforce plan,
supporting the recruitment, onboarding and management of PCN staff. Working in
collaboration with the Lead Practice, it will ensure that HR policies and
procedures that support staff well-being, development and retention, are
developed, implemented and followed. The
post holder will ensure that appropriate appraisals are undertaken, manage
performance issues and provide leadership to ensure a positive and productive
environment.
The PCN Clinical directors have incorporated
Swadlincote Primary Health Care Resources ltd (SPHeRe) as an organisation
capable of holding NHS provider contracts and directly employing staff of the
PCN. At present central PCN employed staff are under the contractual control of
Heartwood Medical Practice. It is planned that in due course employment will
TUPE to SPHeRe thus providing the PCN with a formal entity which all existing
PCN functions and elements of this job description will fall under.
Travel between Network sites and to other
venues for meetings etc, will be required from time to time.
The primary workplace will be Ragsdale House,
138 Burton Road, Woodville, DE11 7JG.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
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Desirable
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Experience
Essential
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Desirable
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Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
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Desirable
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Experience
Essential
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Desirable
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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.