Job summary
Conexus hosts staffing for all 7 of Wakefield Districts Primary Care Networks (PCNs) which are an amalgamate of the 34 practices in the district. We provide support to our practices in a number of ways but support with HR and workforce planning is a key component.
We currently employ around 130 staff through the Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme (ARRS) and have an ambitious plan across the district to increase these roles over the coming 12 months. As part of the role, the incumbent will support our PCNs and Conexus to plan, recruit and retain staff in these areas either through direct employment in Conexus or through sub-contracts. This will include supporting the Conexus Senior Leadership Team in developing a competency assurance approach through professional supervision.
The individual will also support wider General Practice in the district to maximise our recruitment and retention of staff, linking to wider partnership schemes within West Yorkshire Integrated Care System.
Lastly, the post-holder will provide HR advice and guidance concerning the Conexus employed staff.
Main duties of the job
Provide strong workforce planning support and guidance to the PCN Business Managers and Clinical Directors that enables them to build workforce planning capability and capacity within their own teams.
Measure, monitor and report performance against workforce plans and KPIs.
Work closely with PCNs and finance colleagues to ensure funding streams are maximised.
Lead the development of new and innovative models of working to meet patient needs and maximise efficiency.
To work with other agencies, including local authorities, commissioners and other health and social care providers to co-ordinate activities that support multi-agency working within the Wakefield area.
To work with sub-contractors to establish, maintain and develop productive relationships and maximise efficiency.
Develop effective, pro-active working relationships with PCNs to ensure recruitment and resourcing issues are identified.
Work alongside the Head of General Practice and PCN Support and PCNs to implement strategies that aid retention.
Assist in the identification and implementation of appropriate supervision models, competency frameworks and training offers.
Advise senior managers on all HR related issues.
Deal with complex organisational change initiatives providing advice and direction
Provide advice to managers on complex cases, which may have wider organisational implications, highlighting risks as appropriate.
About us
Conexus Healthcare Limited is the Federation for general practice in Wakefield, we have four areas ofwork.
- Delivery of high-quality public facing Health and Wellbeing services across the Wakefield District: We develop, manage and deliver health and care services that support the population of the whole Wakefield district
- Delivery of Training, Development and Consultancy support across the United Kingdom: We design and deliver a range of training courses, development activity and provide advice and guidance that supports general practices and other primary care organisations.
- Supporting Our Practices and Primary Care Networks (PCNs): We support general practices and PCNs across the Wakefield district to be more resilient, sustainable and deliver better patient care and care for the health needs of their populations.
- Providing a voice and influence for General Practice in the Health and Care System: We provide a forum to develop a unified voice for General Practice and support general practices to cooperate and work collaboratively with the wider health and care sector partners in the district.
Built within primary care, for primary care, Conexus Healthcare CIC works with local GPs and their practices to champion investment in and deliver effective primary care at scale. By connecting in this way, we are stronger, more resilient and can care effectively for over 370,000 local people together.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post will evolve as we develop our services but the postholder will be required to undertake the following duties:
Lead the development of our workforce planning approach, ensuring continual improvement in workforce planning, operational performance, workforce deployment and efficiency.
Focus on patient need, demand and activity across the PCNs to ensure Conexus has fit-for-purpose workforce plans.
Provide strong workforce planning support and guidance to the PCN Business Managers and Clinical Directors that enables them to build workforce planning capability and capacity within their own teams.
Measure, monitor and report performance against workforce plans and KPIs.
Oversee the implementation of workforce planning approaches across the PCNs, through the delivery of an effective development programme to build capacity and capability at all levels. Facilitating the design of robust and sustainable workforce plans in the short, medium and long-term
Work closely with PCNs and finance colleagues to ensure funding streams are maximised.
Lead the development of new and innovative models of working to meet patient needs and maximise efficiency, this may include direct employment, sub-contracting arrangements and hosting district wide teams of ARRS staff .
To work with other agencies, including local authorities, commissioners and other health and social care providers to co-ordinate activities that support multi-agency working within the Wakefield area.
To work with sub-contractors to establish, maintain and develop productive relationships and maximise efficiency.
Develop effective, pro-active working relationships with PCNs to ensure recruitment and resourcing issues are identified, understood and individual service needs are dealt with effectively in terms of planning the future.
Work alongside the Head of General Practice and PCN Support and PCNs to implement strategies that aid retention, gathering feedback from employees to inform future plans.
Assist in the identification and implementation of appropriate supervision models, competency frameworks and training offers for each role in the ARR Scheme.
Advise senior managers on all HR related issues.
Deal with complex organisational change initiatives providing advice and direction e.g. TUPE and engage stakeholders to facilitate such initiatives
Provide advice to managers on complex cases, which may have wider organisational implications.
Identify and communicate to managers, the potential legal risks of decisions relating to employment matters.
Other duties may be required to meet the responsibilities of the post and the requirements of the organisation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post will evolve as we develop our services but the postholder will be required to undertake the following duties:
Lead the development of our workforce planning approach, ensuring continual improvement in workforce planning, operational performance, workforce deployment and efficiency.
Focus on patient need, demand and activity across the PCNs to ensure Conexus has fit-for-purpose workforce plans.
Provide strong workforce planning support and guidance to the PCN Business Managers and Clinical Directors that enables them to build workforce planning capability and capacity within their own teams.
Measure, monitor and report performance against workforce plans and KPIs.
Oversee the implementation of workforce planning approaches across the PCNs, through the delivery of an effective development programme to build capacity and capability at all levels. Facilitating the design of robust and sustainable workforce plans in the short, medium and long-term
Work closely with PCNs and finance colleagues to ensure funding streams are maximised.
Lead the development of new and innovative models of working to meet patient needs and maximise efficiency, this may include direct employment, sub-contracting arrangements and hosting district wide teams of ARRS staff .
To work with other agencies, including local authorities, commissioners and other health and social care providers to co-ordinate activities that support multi-agency working within the Wakefield area.
To work with sub-contractors to establish, maintain and develop productive relationships and maximise efficiency.
Develop effective, pro-active working relationships with PCNs to ensure recruitment and resourcing issues are identified, understood and individual service needs are dealt with effectively in terms of planning the future.
Work alongside the Head of General Practice and PCN Support and PCNs to implement strategies that aid retention, gathering feedback from employees to inform future plans.
Assist in the identification and implementation of appropriate supervision models, competency frameworks and training offers for each role in the ARR Scheme.
Advise senior managers on all HR related issues.
Deal with complex organisational change initiatives providing advice and direction e.g. TUPE and engage stakeholders to facilitate such initiatives
Provide advice to managers on complex cases, which may have wider organisational implications.
Identify and communicate to managers, the potential legal risks of decisions relating to employment matters.
Other duties may be required to meet the responsibilities of the post and the requirements of the organisation.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree level qualification
- Educated to Masters level in relevant field or demonstrates knowledge and practice at Masters level through evidence of management experience
- Evidence of continued CPD
- Relevant professional HR qualification
Desirable
- MCIPD Qualification
- Accredited coaching qualification
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree level qualification
- Educated to Masters level in relevant field or demonstrates knowledge and practice at Masters level through evidence of management experience
- Evidence of continued CPD
- Relevant professional HR qualification
Desirable
- MCIPD Qualification
- Accredited coaching qualification
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
