Job Description

Aylesbury Central Primary Care Network

Central Aylesbury working across all PCN sites

Salary:

Dependant on experience aligned to band 6 38,682 - 46,580 WTE

Hours:

37.5 per week

Fixed Term 1 year contract

NHS Pension

33 days leave inclusive of bank holidays

Employee Assistants Program

About us:

www. acpcn.org

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Primary Care Network (PCN) Manager to join our dynamic team. The PCN Manager will be responsible for the coordination, management, and strategic development of our Primary Care Network, ensuring the effective delivery of healthcare services to our patients. This position will work closely with healthcare professionals, local organisations, and stakeholders to drive the success of the network and ensure high-quality, patient-centred care.

The objective of the Digital and Transformation Lead is to provide a central source of leadership and management to aid service transformation for our population.

The remit of this role is broad and will require attention to detail in delivering high-quality day-to-day operations.

Main Responsibilities

Strategic Planning

To support the strategic plan developed by the PCN

To clarify objectives and priorities for network delivery in line with operational capacity, financial parameters and contract requirements

Promote the engagement of all PCN practices and act as an ambassador for the network.

To proactively build relationships with system leaders to support new models of care

To support the use of business intelligence tools to aid data-driven decisions

Operations

To provide oversight and accountability to the delivery of PCN contracts and specifications

Coordinate training and development of PCN staff

Identify and record risks and issues and develop contingency plans with Network Leads

Ensure all relevant national strategies, policies, targets, and frameworks are fully implemented

To drive issues through to resolution, acting as a point of expertise

To implement network-based projects

Finance and Governance

To support the collation of financial information

To monitor and check the accuracy of the submissions for the DES and contractual requirements

Compiling and presenting financial reports

To ensure that the PCN's physical and financial resources are managed and maintained for maximum effectiveness.

Digital Infrastructure

To enable the effective use of business intelligence tools by the PCN

Develops a continuous improvement approach to digital accessibility for our patients and workforce

Creates data packs to support decision-making that includes but is not limited to demand, capacity, utilisation data, staff and patient experience

Relationship Management:

To foster a culture of collaboration and promote learning to drive continuous improvement

To work as a flexible member of the PCN, providing support to other team members when necessary

Develop and deliver a communication plan using a wide variety of channels

To take an active role in the development and embedding of the PCN's culture, values and reputation

To represent the network at external meetings

HR and Workforce Planning

Support recruitment, induction and training of new PCN staff

Support recruitment which is aligned to a workforce plan

To facilitate progression for the PCN staff to promote retention

Skills:

Strong leadership and team management abilities. Excellent organisational, planning, and project management skills. In-depth knowledge of healthcare systems, regulations, and policies. Ability to analyse data and generate reports for decision-making. Strong communication skills, both written and verbal. Financial acumen, with experience managing budgets. Ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams and stakeholders

About Us:

As a GP Federation and Social Enterprise, we are proud to represent our member practices and to champion primary care by working with local general practice and system partners in the provision of community-based healthcare services. We are dedicated to providing safe and compassionate care to our patients across our range of planned and unplanned healthcare services in Buckinghamshire and believe in continuous commitment to quality service delivery and positive patient outcomes.

Patients are at the heart of everything we do, and we pride ourselves in our purpose when enabling excellent patient care and supporting general practice.

FedBucks is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. All staff are expected to share this commitment and to uphold the organisation's safeguarding policies and procedures at all times.

The successful applicant will be required to undergo an enhanced background check (e.g., DBS) prior to appointment, and regular safeguarding training will be provided and required.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to 46,580.00 per year

Benefits:

On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:

Aylesbury: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):

Experience within a health sector at a management level Strong knowledge of financial management - budget planning and monitoring Strong knowledge of project/service implementation Experience of managing people. Strong track record of supporting and developing people
Experience:

Management: 2 years (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person