Job summary
Purpose of the Role
The PCN Programme Manager (Consultant) will provide highly
autonomous, specialist programme management support to enable delivery of
priority PCN programmes and transformation initiatives.
The consultant will bring deep expertise in Quality
Improvement, primary care financial flows, and digital/IT systems,
supporting the PCN to deliver measurable improvements and maximise value from
available resources.
This role provides additional programme management
capacity and is not intended to be filled from existing programme
management resources.
Main duties of the job
Scope of the Consultancy
The consultant will agree priorities with PCN leadership and
manage delivery independently, focusing on outcomes, impact, and
sustainability, rather than operational line management.
About us
We are a group of four practices actively working together to support our patients in our area.
We have a dedicated PCN Team who specialise in the proactive care of the our patients within our community. We provide, coordinated, pro-active, and integrated services to our community.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
Programme Leadership & Delivery
- Lead and manage agreed PCN programmes and workstreams from initiation to delivery and evaluation.
- Develop and maintain clear programme plans, milestones, risks, and dependencies.
- Provide concise, outcome-focused updates to PCN leadership.
Autonomous Working & Additional Capacity
- Operate with a high degree of autonomy, prioritising effectively within limited weekly hours.
- Provide additional programme capacity, complementing existing PCN roles.
- Act as a trusted advisor to the Clinical Director and PCN leadership team.
Quality Improvement
- Apply recognised Quality Improvement methodologies to support service redesign and performance improvement.
- Support practices to test change, use data effectively, and embed sustainable improvement.
- Ensure learning is captured and shared across the PCN.
Financial & Contractual Insight
- Bring strong understanding of primary care financial flows, PCN funding, and contractual requirements.
- Support alignment of funding, activity, and outcomes.
- Identify opportunities to improve value for money and financial sustainability.
Digital & IT Systems
- Work confidently with primary care IT systems, digital tools, and data platforms.
- Support improved use of data for delivery, monitoring, and decision-making.
- Translate digital and performance data into clear insights for PCN leaders.
Stakeholder Engagement
- Work collaboratively with GP practices, PCN staff, and system partners.
- Communicate complex information clearly and pragmatically.
- Support shared understanding and alignment across the PCN.
Key Deliverables
- Agreed programme plans for priority PCN initiatives.
- Regular progress reports highlighting delivery status, risks, and actions.
- Practical Quality Improvement support and facilitation.
- Financial insight and recommendations supporting effective use of PCN funding.
- Improved use of digital and data systems for oversight and reporting.
- Clear, actionable recommendations to improve delivery and sustainability.
- Please see attached document for more information
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
Programme Leadership & Delivery
- Lead and manage agreed PCN programmes and workstreams from initiation to delivery and evaluation.
- Develop and maintain clear programme plans, milestones, risks, and dependencies.
- Provide concise, outcome-focused updates to PCN leadership.
Autonomous Working & Additional Capacity
- Operate with a high degree of autonomy, prioritising effectively within limited weekly hours.
- Provide additional programme capacity, complementing existing PCN roles.
- Act as a trusted advisor to the Clinical Director and PCN leadership team.
Quality Improvement
- Apply recognised Quality Improvement methodologies to support service redesign and performance improvement.
- Support practices to test change, use data effectively, and embed sustainable improvement.
- Ensure learning is captured and shared across the PCN.
Financial & Contractual Insight
- Bring strong understanding of primary care financial flows, PCN funding, and contractual requirements.
- Support alignment of funding, activity, and outcomes.
- Identify opportunities to improve value for money and financial sustainability.
Digital & IT Systems
- Work confidently with primary care IT systems, digital tools, and data platforms.
- Support improved use of data for delivery, monitoring, and decision-making.
- Translate digital and performance data into clear insights for PCN leaders.
Stakeholder Engagement
- Work collaboratively with GP practices, PCN staff, and system partners.
- Communicate complex information clearly and pragmatically.
- Support shared understanding and alignment across the PCN.
Key Deliverables
- Agreed programme plans for priority PCN initiatives.
- Regular progress reports highlighting delivery status, risks, and actions.
- Practical Quality Improvement support and facilitation.
- Financial insight and recommendations supporting effective use of PCN funding.
- Improved use of digital and data systems for oversight and reporting.
- Clear, actionable recommendations to improve delivery and sustainability.
- Please see attached document for more information
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
Qualifications
Essential
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
Qualifications
Essential
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.
