Primary Care Careers

PCN Manager and Digital and Transformation Lead

The closing date is 16 July 2025

Job summary

Icknield Primary Care Network (PCN), are looking for an experienced healthcare manager to support the effective delivery and strategic transformation of services across the PCN. This position is offered on a full-time, fixed term contract until March 2026 in line with Network Contract Enhanced Service specification (DES). The role can be based from home with travel to the PCN practices, but this will need to be discussed at interview.

This is a flexible and collaborative role, working in close partnership with the clinical directors, practice leads and wider system stakeholders. The individual will play a key role in driving innovation, service integration, and continuous improvement within general practice, in accordance with the requirements of the Network Contract DES and aligned with our local strategic priorities.

Main duties of the job

    • Leading the coordination and delivery of existing and new PCN projects, including those linked to the DES, IIF and Enhanced Access Service
    • Supporting workforce planning and management of ARRS roles
    • Ensuring the smooth day-to-day operation of the PCN including governance, compliance, and contract management
    • Maintaining a good knowledge of key policies from relevant government departments and agencies, and support PCN staff to understand and interpret these locally
    • Overseeing budgets and funding streams related to PCN activity
    • Preparing financial reports in line with PCN objectives
    • Building and maintaining effective relationships with local GP practices, Hertfordshire and West Essex ICB and other stakeholders.

About us

Icknield PCN is a well-established and dynamic PCN covering a population of over 58,500 patients registered with our 5 member Practices in Letchworth, Baldock and Ashwell (North Hertfordshire).

Our team includes a variety of different professionals who can offer peer support and shared learning. This role will work as part of this large team that includes:

  • First contact physiotherapists
  • Care coordinators
  • Social prescribers
  • Clinical pharmacists and pharmacy technicians
  • Mental health nurses

We encourage our team members to share ideas and to offer suggestions for how our services can be delivered to improve our patient care across our local population.

Details

Date posted

06 July 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

8 months

Working pattern

Flexible working, Home or remote working

Reference number

28773

Job locations

Sollershott East

Letchworth Garden City

Hertfordshire

SG6 3JW


Job description

Job responsibilities

If you would like to find out more information about this role, please see the attached job specification.

Job description

Job responsibilities

If you would like to find out more information about this role, please see the attached job specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Educated to degree level or equivalent experience in a relevant field

Desirable

  • Management or leadership qualification (e.g., ILM, NVQ, PRINCE2)
  • Project management training

Experience

Essential

  • Significant experience in a management or coordination role, ideally in primary care
  • Experience of working across multiple organisations or practices
  • Experience of successfully delivering change and improvement programmes
  • Budget management and financial reporting experience
  • Experience of leading or supporting teams Experience of workforce planning or HR processes
  • Good understanding of the structure and priorities of the NHS, primary care, and integrated care systems

Desirable

  • Experience of working in a PCN or with general practice
  • Experience of contract or service-level agreement management
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Educated to degree level or equivalent experience in a relevant field

Desirable

  • Management or leadership qualification (e.g., ILM, NVQ, PRINCE2)
  • Project management training

Experience

Essential

  • Significant experience in a management or coordination role, ideally in primary care
  • Experience of working across multiple organisations or practices
  • Experience of successfully delivering change and improvement programmes
  • Budget management and financial reporting experience
  • Experience of leading or supporting teams Experience of workforce planning or HR processes
  • Good understanding of the structure and priorities of the NHS, primary care, and integrated care systems

Desirable

  • Experience of working in a PCN or with general practice
  • Experience of contract or service-level agreement management

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

Primary Care Careers

Address

Sollershott East

Letchworth Garden City

Hertfordshire

SG6 3JW


Employer's website

https://www.eoeprimarycarecareers.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Primary Care Careers

Address

Sollershott East

Letchworth Garden City

Hertfordshire

SG6 3JW


Employer's website

https://www.eoeprimarycarecareers.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Recruitment Team

Icknield PCN

enquiries@eoeprimarycarecareers.nhs.uk

01206918760

Details

Date posted

06 July 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

8 months

Working pattern

Flexible working, Home or remote working

Reference number

28773

Job locations

Sollershott East

Letchworth Garden City

Hertfordshire

SG6 3JW


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