Job summary
South East Telford Primary Care Network is looking to recruit a dynamic, forward thinking individual to help drive us on to the next level. We are a relatively small PCN of 38,000 patients, but with big ambitions.
South Telford is one of the most deprived areas in the country and the task should not be underestimated but if you relish a challenge, care passionately about health care delivery and want to work with a supportive, dedicated team, please read on.
The PCN Manager will be expected...
- To play a pivotal role in the delivery of high-quality primary health care within the PCN
- Support the PCN Directors and board to ensure the smooth running of the Network
- To be involved in the management and development of the Network
- To be responsible for the production of performance and quality reports within the Network and other Network initiatives
- Manage the Networks' employed staff
- To represent the PCN in cross organisation meetings when agreed e.g. locality/ICS and other meetings
The Job Description job is an outline of the tasks, responsibilities and outcomes required of the role. The job holder will carry out any other duties as may reasonable be required by the Directors and PCN board members. The following duties are an indication of the role, but could be subject to change as the impact of primary care network commissioning evolves.
Main duties of the job
The PCN Manager's duties include:
- Being the first point of contact for Practice Managers with regard to delivery of the Networks projects/schemes
- Working with the Operations and Finance Director, manage contractual requirements on behalf of the Network
- Co-ordinating the delivery of enhanced services and other service submissions on behalf of the Network
- Working with sub-contractors as appropriate to deliver PCN services
- Work with the member practices as well as the ICB to support the recruitment, induction and training of PCN staff
- Collating feedback on behalf of the Network to report to the ICB as required
- Managing the workflow processes in relation to the above
- Circulating important information in a timely manner to Network Leads, Practice Managers, members of constituent practices and other stakeholders as instructed
About us
SET PCN is made up of three GP practices across South Telford. We work together to deliver enhanced services for the 38,000 patients we serve, as well as improving working practices for our staff. Our purpose is to grow, support and enable Primary Care in South Telford by offering additional services and enabling individual practices to focus more time on delivering patient care within the resources available.
South East Telford PCN consists of the following practices.
Court Street Medical Practice
Stirchley Medical Practice
Woodside Medical Practice
Job description
Job responsibilities
As Primary Care Network Manager you will support the development of the PCN and lead the delivery of the Primary Care Networks' agenda. You will form an integral part of the PCN leadership team working alongside two Clinical and one non-clinical director. The PCN board consists of three directors plus a Practice Manager from each of the three member practices.
The PCN Manager will coordinate the successful achievement of all governance requirements, translate national and local policy into meaningful changes, and will support practices to achieve improved outcomes for the local population. They will also liaise with the ICB and PCN Managers from across Shropshire and Telford.
The remit of this role is broad and evolving and will require attention to detail in the delivery of high quality services.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As Primary Care Network Manager you will support the development of the PCN and lead the delivery of the Primary Care Networks' agenda. You will form an integral part of the PCN leadership team working alongside two Clinical and one non-clinical director. The PCN board consists of three directors plus a Practice Manager from each of the three member practices.
The PCN Manager will coordinate the successful achievement of all governance requirements, translate national and local policy into meaningful changes, and will support practices to achieve improved outcomes for the local population. They will also liaise with the ICB and PCN Managers from across Shropshire and Telford.
The remit of this role is broad and evolving and will require attention to detail in the delivery of high quality services.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Minimum GCSE English and Maths
- Ideally Qualified to degree level but experience, dedication, knowledge and passion for the position are more important than qualifications
Desirable
- A background in NHS practice management or knowledge of how the NHS works is essential to the role
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Minimum GCSE English and Maths
- Ideally Qualified to degree level but experience, dedication, knowledge and passion for the position are more important than qualifications
Desirable
- A background in NHS practice management or knowledge of how the NHS works is essential to the role
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).