The PCN Manager will provide strategic, operational, and administrativeleadership to the Primary Care Network. The post holder will support thedelivery of PCN objectives, contractual requirements (including the PCN DES),and the effective coordination of services across member practices. The PCNManager will work collaboratively with GP practices, NHS partners, and widerstakeholders to ensure high-quality, sustainable primary care services. The PCNManager will be responsible for HR and Management of all PCN staff this willinclude staff located at specific general practices and the PCN Hub.
Main duties of the job
* Supportthe PCN Clinical Director in the development and delivery of the PCNsstrategic vision and operational plans
* Coordinateand oversee the implementation of the PCN DES, including ARRS, IIF, andenhanced service delivery
* EnsurePCN objectives align with IC C and local commissioning priorities
* Supportservice development and transformation projects across the PCN
* MonitorPCN performance against contractual requirements.
* Supportdata collection, reporting, and submission of returns
* Identifyrisks to delivery and escalate appropriately with mitigation plans
* OverseeARRS workforce funding, tracking, and reporting
* Workwith practice managers and finance leads to ensure appropriate financialgovernance
* Supportbusiness case development and funding bids
* Coordinatethe recruitment, onboarding, and deployment of PCN staff.
* Provideoperational oversight and coordination of PCN-employed staff
* Supportworkforce planning across the PCN
* EnsureARRS roles meet eligibility and supervision requirements.
* Supporteffective PCN governance arrangements.
* Ensurecompliance with information governance, data protection, and NHS policies
* Supportequality, diversity, and inclusion initiatives
* Coordinateresponses to audits, reviews, and inspections
* Act asa key point of contact for internal and external stakeholders.
* Supportcollaborative working across practices and with wider system partners
* Representthe PCN at relevant meetings as required
About us
Nexus MK PCN offices are based in Linford Wood Milton Keynes and cover 5 practices which include Oakridge Park Medical Centre, Wolverton Health Centre, The Stonedean Practice, Sovereign Health Centre, Purbeck Medical Centre.
Qualifications
* Significant management experience within General Practice, Primary Care, or NHS settings
* Strong understanding of PCN structures, PCN DES, and NHS primary care commissioning
* Experience of contract, performance, or project management
* Strong financial awareness and budget management skills
* Excellent organisational, communication, and leadership skills
* Ability to work autonomously and across multiple organisations
* Previous experience in a PCN Manager or Practice Manager role
* Understanding of ARRS roles and funding rules
* Experience working within an IC C/ICB environment
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.
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