PCN Manager

Job summary

Bury St Edmunds Primary Care Network (PCN) is looking for a self-motivated and disciplined individual to join our team as PCN manager. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work closely with the PCN clinical director, our 5 GP practice's and our various PCN team members to coordinate, streamline and shape the strategic and operational aspects of the PCN.

Main duties of the job

• Support the effective operational management of the PCN, ensuring smooth day-to-day activities in collaboration with the network practices.
• Collaborate with the PCN clinical director, practice managers and PCN teams to ensure alignment with strategic priorities and efficient use of resources.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of operational systems and processes to improve patient outcomes, access to care and service integration.
• Monitor and manage budgets and financial performance across the PCN, ensuring that services are delivered within budget and resources are effectively allocated.
• Generate system reports when required for service performance audits.
• Facilitate and coordinate communication between member practices, ensuring collaboration and sharing of best practices.
• Represent the PCN in external meetings and liaise with partners are required.
• Oversee the recruitment, training and development of PCN staff, ensuring that staff have the necessary skills and knowledge to carry out their roles.
• Manage HR related functions such as appraisals, performance management and employee relations. Develop and maintain effective working relationships with all within the PCN, promoting a positive work culture.

About us

Bury St. Edmunds Primary Care Network consists of five surgeries and serves some 67,000 patients from the town and surrounding villages.Our vision is to deliver the highest standards of care, with equality, dignity and respect, to our patient population. Our aim is to create a system where member practices work closely together in collaboration with health and social care, voluntary sector, community groups and local people, to deliver inclusive and personalised care.

Bury St. Edmunds Primary Care Network is anestablished but ever growingPCN, with existing roles already including, care coordinators, social prescribers, clinical pharmacists, paramedics, health and wellbeing coaches and pharmacy technicians that support GPs and other clinical teams to enhance patient services in the local community.

What we offer

• Competitive salary and enrolment in the NHS pension scheme with 23.7% employer contribution.
• Professional development and training.
• Health service discounts.
• Annual leave: 33 days FTE with enhancements for long service.