Sunderland PCN Transformation & Delivery Manager
Working closely with the Clinical Director, PCNpractices and system partners, you will take on a key role in transforming oneor more PCNs into a high-performing neighbourhood health system.
You will be responsible for turning ambition intodelivery translating national policy and local priorities into practical,measurable change across the PCN. This will involve supporting the PCN Clinicaldirector on a portfolio of transformation programmes that improve access tocare, strengthen proactive support for high-need populations, and redesignpathways so that more care is delivered closer to home.
Alongside this, you will help position the PCNwithin emerging neighbourhood provider models, supporting Sunderlands widerambitions through the National Neighbourhood Health programme.
Main duties of the job
The PCN Transformation & Delivery Manager willlead the strategic transformation and operational delivery of some of Sunderland PCNs, supporting itsevolution into a high-performing neighbourhood health system and future SingleNeighbourhood Provider (SNP).
The role will:
Drive delivery of local and national priorities, including access,proactive care, and hospital avoidance
Lead programme and project management across key PCN transformationinitiatives ( Frailty, Respiratory, Women's health, End of Life)
Support development of Integrated Neighbourhood Teams (INTs) andsystem partnerships
Enable Sunderland PCNs to play a leading role in NNHIP andneighbourhood health development
Support the evolution of Sunderland PCN to be a SingleNeighbourhood Provider ( SNP) and other PCNs
About us
Sunderland Primary Care Networks are entering apivotal moment. Across the NHS, there is a fundamental shift underway movingfrom a system built around hospitals to one that is organised around people,communities, primary care and prevention.
In Sunderland, this transformation is alreadyhappening, and we have a unique opportunity to be at the forefront of it.
Job responsibilities
In practice, this means working across multiplepriorities at once, ensuring that change is not only designed but delivered.
You will lead work to improve access to generalpractice, supporting the PCN to meet national expectations around same-dayurgent access while also improving the experience of routine care.
At the same time, you will help shift the model ofcare towards a more proactive approach identifying and supporting thosepeople most at risk, including those living with frailty, long-term conditions,or complex needs.
You will also play a key role in redesigningpathways with system partners, helping to reduce avoidable hospital use andensuring that more care is provided within community settings. This willinvolve working closely with colleagues across the system, including SouthTyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust, to strengthen the interfacebetween primary and secondary care.
Throughout all of this, you will bring structureand pace to delivery establishing clear programme plans, tracking progress,managing risks, and ensuring that the PCN delivers against key outcomes such asimprovements in long-term condition management, reductions in avoidableadmissions, and better patient experience.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Degree or equivalent experience
* Evidence of continued professional development
Person Specifications
* Ability to translate policy into delivery
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
* Managing complex programmes
* Risk and issue management
* Influence senior stakeholders
* Work effectively with clinical leaders
* Build consensus across organisations
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Ability to present complex information clearly
* Experience of:
* Integrated neighbourhood teams
* Working with acute providers and pathway redesign
* Knowledge of:
* NNHIP programme
* SNP / population-based contracting models
* Leadership training or certification
Experience
* Programme or project management (Band 7/8 level)
* Leading service transformation in healthcare
* Experience of working across organisational boundaries (e.g. NHS, local authority)
* Experience working with or alongside primary care / PCNs
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.
Depending on experienceequivalent to 8a (role not agenda for change)
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