Job Description

TABA Primary Care Network (PCN) is looking to recruit a permanent PCN Administrator to work part-time alongside our PCN Managers to provide additional support. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual who is capable of working independently and is flexible in responding to the developing nature of the role. The candidate must have strong Microsoft Word and Excel skills and some knowledge of accounts/Xero systems.
Main duties of the job
The role of the PCN administrator is to support with the delivery of contractual requirements of the Primary Care Network Directed Enhanced Service, additional roles reimbursement scheme recruitment, finance analysis and Impact and investment fund target monitoring. The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the Clinical Directors and PCN Managers by providing efficient secretarial and administrative support. Most of this will be using Microsoft Word, Excel, MS Teams, Outlook and Xero accounting software.
About us
We are 11 practices covering the areas of Tyldesley, Atherton, Boothstown and Astley within Greater Manchester serving over 57,500 patients. We meet together monthly as a PCN Management Team, member practice leads and practice managers to discuss our required developments and plans. Our aim is to provide practices with additional staff that can support practices and provide better care for our patients.
Over the last few years, the number of additional roles has expanded significantly and we are planning to grow our current PCN team even further.
We are a group of excellent, well-run and committed practices and hope that these additions will build on our brilliant practice teams.
Health First CIC are the host employer. The successful applicant will be employed by Health First CIC but will work for TABA Primary Care Network. A primary care network (PCN) consists of groups of general practices working together with a range of local providers, including primary care, community services, social care and the voluntary sector, to offer more personalised, coordinated health and social care to their local populations.
Details
Date posted
03 June 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
xc2xa326,530 a year pro rata for part time hours
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
B0367-25-0005
Job locations
2nd Floor Atherton Library (old town hall)
Bolton Road
Atherton
Manchester
M46 9JH
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities:
The role of the PCN administrator is to support with the delivery of contractual requirements of;

• The Primary Care Network Directed Enhanced Service
• Additional roles reimbursement scheme recruitment
• Finance analysis
• Impact and investment fund target monitoring.

The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the Clinical Directors and PCN Managers by providing efficient secretarial and administrative support. Most of this will be using Microsoft Word, Excel, MS Teams, Outlook and Xero accounting software.
Wider Responsibilities:
Work with the GPs and other primary care teams within the PCN on locality projects.
Meet with PCN Manager regularly to prioritise tasks.
Coordinate meetings, sending agendas and take accurate minutes and produce action logs.
TABA Vision
The vision for TABA PCN is to provide a wide range of services for our patients and colleagues that lead to positive patient outcomes, alongside reducing the pressure on our workforce.
The post holder will achieve this by:
1. Working Collaboratively with each member of the network to ensure that each voice is heard.
2. Working in partnership with local stakeholders to improve and expand our scope of local services to help tackle health inequalities.
3. Fully embedding roles into our PCN and ensuring they feel valued and supported.
4. Understanding that Patients are the most important people in the health service and are at the centre of the delivery of primary and community health care services.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities:
The role of the PCN administrator is to support with the delivery of contractual requirements of;

• The Primary Care Network Directed Enhanced Service
• Additional roles reimbursement scheme recruitment
• Finance analysis
• Impact and investment fund target monitoring.

The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the Clinical Directors and PCN Managers by providing efficient secretarial and administrative support. Most of this will be using Microsoft Word, Excel, MS Teams, Outlook and Xero accounting software.
Wider Responsibilities:
Work with the GPs and other primary care teams within the PCN on locality projects.
Meet with PCN Manager regularly to prioritise tasks.
Coordinate meetings, sending agendas and take accurate minutes and produce action logs.
TABA Vision
The vision for TABA PCN is to provide a wide range of services for our patients and colleagues that lead to positive patient outcomes, alongside reducing the pressure on our workforce.
The post holder will achieve this by:
1. Working Collaboratively with each member of the network to ensure that each voice is heard.
2. Working in partnership with local stakeholders to improve and expand our scope of local services to help tackle health inequalities.
3. Fully embedding roles into our PCN and ensuring they feel valued and supported.
4. Understanding that Patients are the most important people in the health service and are at the centre of the delivery of primary and community health care services.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths

Desirable

• Further education or vocational training
• NVQ level 4 in Administration

Experience
Essential

• Experience in managing own workload and acting independently.
• Experience in providing information to customers, patients or service users.

Desirable

• Experience of NHS working practices.
• Customer Care background.
• General office procedures.
• Book keeping experience.

Skills, Competencies and Attributes
Essential

• Good command of English.
• High standard of grammar and spelling.
• Ability to prioritise own workload.
• Well organised.
• Good time management.
• Reliable and committed.
• Team worker.
• Patient focused.
• Calm and confident.
• Able to use own judgment.
• In-depth knowledge of MS Word and Excel.
• Good communication skills.
• Flexible to deal with changing priorities.
• Present a professional approach at all times.
• Efficient and self-motivated.
• Personable and approachable.
• Respect for all with a commitment to equality and diversity.
• Disciplined and organised, with the ability to work under pressure and manage own time.
• Discreet when dealing with confidential information.
• Able to work as part of a team, co-operating to work together and willing to help and assist wherever possible and appropriate.

Desirable

• Understanding of confidentiality/data protection issues.
• Knowledge of NHS policies.
• Knowledge of clinician work patterns and responsibilities.
• Knowledge of the EMIS clinical system, using EMIS Searches and Reports.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths

Desirable

• Further education or vocational training
• NVQ level 4 in Administration

Experience
Essential

• Experience in managing own workload and acting independently.
• Experience in providing information to customers, patients or service users.

Desirable

• Experience of NHS working practices.
• Customer Care background.
• General office procedures.
• Book keeping experience.

Skills, Competencies and Attributes
Essential

• Good command of English.
• High standard of grammar and spelling.
• Ability to prioritise own workload.
• Well organised.
• Good time management.
• Reliable and committed.
• Team worker.
• Patient focused.
• Calm and confident.
• Able to use own judgment.
• In-depth knowledge of MS Word and Excel.
• Good communication skills.
• Flexible to deal with changing priorities.
• Present a professional approach at all times.
• Efficient and self-motivated.
• Personable and approachable.
• Respect for all with a commitment to equality and diversity.
• Disciplined and organised, with the ability to work under pressure and manage own time.
• Discreet when dealing with confidential information.
• Able to work as part of a team, co-operating to work together and willing to help and assist wherever possible and appropriate.

Desirable

• Understanding of confidentiality/data protection issues.
• Knowledge of NHS policies.
• Knowledge of clinician work patterns and responsibilities.
• Knowledge of the EMIS clinical system, using EMIS Searches and Reports.

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