Job Description

To assist the Clinical Director and Board of Directors with developing strategies to move the PCN forward. Development of PCN Governance and Management Systems including ensuring the relevant policies, procedures and systems are in place to meet all legal and regulatory requirements including CQC, Health and Safety, Corporate Governance etc. Coordinate the Board of Directors including ensuring regular PCN Board Meetings in line with the Articles of Association and Network Agreement, including setting dates, drawing up agendas, and communicating decisions to the wider PCN. To assist the PCN Clinical Director, Board and wider Management Team to deliver the PCN DES and achieve the IIF targets.



Responsibility for ensuring all ICB / NHS England returns and submissions including Workforce Plans are prepared and submitted in a timely manner. Responsibility for managing the PCN Finances including processing all PCN related payment claims and produce remittances and reimburse member practices. Maintain accurate banking records and present finance updates to the Board. Ensure that PCN monies are received in line with the DES specification.



To work with the Accountants and Clinical Director to ensure accounts are produced on time and reported to the Board. To work alongside, and communicate with the locality PPG on PCN related projects. To provide an effective and efficient HR management service to the PCN. To promote a culture which encourages team work, sharing of best practice and continuous improvement.



Provide day to day line management to all clinical and non-clinical PCN employed staff and be a first point of contact for all employment related matters. Support the PCN team with any challenges that relate to their welfare and employment within the business. Provide HR related advice and guidance to the Clinical Director and senior PCN management team and support the PCN Board with any issues related to staffing. Develop an understanding of the Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme (ARRS) funded roles and work with the PCN Board on the planning and deployment of these roles.



Design and create job descriptions, person specifications, interview templates and inductions. Produce contracts for directly employed PCN staff and liaise with third party providers regarding contracts and reimbursement. Ensure Staff are paid on time and have access to the NHS Pension. Link in with member practices to design rotas for PCN employed staff to ensure that they are effectively embedded and co-ordinated equitably across the patch.



Conduct annual appraisals and performance management of PCN staff.