PCN Manager Phoenix Health Primary Care Network

NHS Jobs; Chinnor; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

Phoenix Health Primary Care Network is seeking a PCN Manager in the United Kingdom to provide strategic leadership in collaboration with the Clinical Director and PCN Board. The role focuses on governance, planning, and delivering the annual work programme, while driving service improvements and collaborative working across the network.

You will translate strategic priorities into actionable plans, support board meetings, monitor progress, and help manage budgets and resources.

Qualifications

• Significant experience within Primary Care, PCNs or the wider NHS.
• Strong understanding of the PCN DES and Primary Care Network operating model.
• Knowledge of NHS governance, performance and organisational structures.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: support the Clinical Director and PCN Board in delivering strategic objectives and priorities. Translate strategic priorities into clear, deliverable actions.
• Governance and Board Support: attend and support PCN Board meetings; prepare agendas, reports and papers; ensure minutes and action plans are maintained; monitor progress against actions and decisions; maintain governance documentation, policies and risk registers.
• Leadership and Line Management: provide line management and professional support to the PCN Operations & Workforce Lead; conduct regular meetings, objective setting and appraisal discussions.
• Performance and Financial Oversight: monitor delivery against PCN objectives and contract requirements; review performance data; support oversight of budgets, funding streams and resource planning; identify risks and opportunities for improvement.

Job description

PCN Manager Phoenix Health Primary Care Network

Key Responsibilities Strategic Leadership Support the Clinical Director and PCN Board in delivering strategic objectives and priorities. Lead on organisational planning and governance arrangements. Support development of the annual business plan and work programme. Identify opportunities for innovation, service improvement and collaborative working. Translate strategic priorities into clear, deliverable actions. Governance and Board Support Attend and support PCN Board meetings. Prepare agendas, reports and supporting papers. Ensure accurate minutes and action plans are maintained. Monitor progress against agreed actions and Board decisions. Maintain governance documentation, policies and risk registers. Ensure compliance with the PCN DES and relevant NHS requirements. Leadership and Line Management Provide line management and professional support to the PCN Operations & Workforce Lead. Conduct regular one-to-one meetings, objective setting and appraisal discussions. Provide coaching, mentoring and leadership support. Escalate significant risks and challenges where appropriate. Performance and Financial Oversight Monitor delivery against PCN objectives and contractual requirements. Review performance data and provide assurance to the Board. Support oversight of budgets, funding streams and resource planning. Identify risks and opportunities for improvement. About You We are looking for an individual who can bring: Significant experience within Primary Care, PCNs or the wider NHS. Strong understanding of the PCN DES and Primary Care Network operating model. Knowledge of NHS governance, performance and organisational structures. Experience of workforce, financial and operational management. Excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder engagement skills. Knowledge of information governance and data protection requirements. The ability to work strategically while maintaining a practical and collaborative approach. Why Join Us? This is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a developing Primary Care Network. You will work alongside engaged clinical and operational leaders, helping shape local services and improve outcomes for patients across Buckinghamshire while enjoying the flexibility of a part-time strategic leadership role.