Primary Care Network Manager

The Methodist Church in Britain; Billingham; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Billingham and Norton Primary Care Network is recruiting a Network Manager to run day-to-day operations across seven general practices. The postholder oversees governance, budgets and the ARRS funding stream, and helps shape the network's strategic plans alongside the Clinical Director.

The network serves about 51,000 patients and employs a mixed team that includes pharmacists, social prescribers, counsellors and physiotherapists, working closely with the ICB and local partners.

Qualifications

• Degree level education or equivalent experience.
• Operational or project management experience in healthcare or related sectors.
• Budgets and financial reporting experience.
• Experience working with multiple stakeholders and building partnerships.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operational functions of the PCN.
• Develop, monitor and report on PCN budgets and financial performance.
• Manage funding streams, including the ARRS.
• Lead implementation of NHS initiatives at national, regional and local levels.
• Support delivery of the PCN's strategic objectives and operational plans.
• Monitor KPIs and help practices meet contractual and performance requirements.
• Maintain governance frameworks, risk registers and assurance processes.
• Lead workforce planning and organisational development.
• Coordinate PCN meetings, working groups and stakeholder engagement.
• Prepare reports, business cases and papers for the PCN Board.
• Develop and maintain project plans to meet objectives on time.
• Build partnerships across practices, providers, local authorities, the ICB, VCSE groups and patient participation groups

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Project management

Education

Degree level education or equivalent experience

Job description

Billingham and Norton Primary Care Network is recruiting a Network Manager to run its day-to-day operations across seven general practices. The postholder oversees governance, budgets and the ARRS funding stream, and helps shape the network's strategic plans alongside the Clinical Director. The network serves about 51,000 patients and employs a mixed team that includes pharmacists, social prescribers, counsellors and physiotherapists, working closely with the ICB and local partners.

What the job involves

• Manage the day-to-day operational functions of the PCN
• Develop, monitor and report on PCN budgets and financial performance
• Manage funding streams, including the Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme (ARRS)
• Lead implementation of national, regional and local NHS initiatives
• Support delivery of the PCN's strategic objectives and operational plans
• Monitor KPIs and support practices to meet contractual and performance requirements
• Maintain governance frameworks, risk registers and assurance processes
• Lead workforce planning and organisational development
• Coordinate PCN meetings, working groups and stakeholder engagement
• Prepare reports, business cases and papers for the PCN Board
• Develop and maintain project plans so objectives are met on time
• Build partnerships across practices, providers, local authorities, the ICB, VCSE groups and patient participation groups

What’s required

Qualifications

• Degree level education or equivalent experience

Experience

• Operational or project management within healthcare or a related sector
• Managing budgets and financial reporting
• Working with multiple stakeholders and building effective partnerships
• Managing competing priorities and meeting deadlines

Skills & knowledge

• Strong leadership, organisational and stakeholder management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Other

• Commitment to improving patient care and population health outcomes
• Integrity, professionalism and accountability
• Collaborative and inclusive leadership
• Innovation and continuous improvement
• Respect for colleagues, patients and partner organisations

Nice to have

• Experience working within Primary Care Networks, GP practices or the NHS
• Knowledge of NHS contracts, commissioning arrangements and primary care policy
• Experience of workforce planning and organisational development
• Project management qualification or equivalent experience
• Understanding of quality improvement methodologies