Darlington PCN Operations and Contracts Officer

Job description

Job responsibilities

Operational Support:

Facilitating the smooth day-to-day running of PCN operations, including:

Supervising the Business Support Administrator

Overseeing and monitoring the 12-month rolling PCN meeting calendar

Overseeing and monitoring of the PCN TeamNet page

Overseeing and monitoring the externally managed PCN Facebook page

Attendance at engagement events/other meetings when required

Supporting financial management (XERO reconciliation and updating monthly practice spreadsheets)

Contract Administration:

Attendance at and minute-taking of quarterly Subcontract Review Meetings

Attendance at and minute-taking of PCN Executive Board Meetings

Chasing/updating meeting action logs

Overseeing and monitoring of annual Subcontract renewals and PCN Agreements

Project Coordination:

Supporting the planning and implementation of new services, pilots, and projects

To ensure that digital and operational PCN transformation is embedded in, and aligned with national strategies

Health and Safety / Risk Management

The post-holder will comply with the Data Protection Act (1984) and the Access to Health Records Act (1990).

Equality and Diversity

The post-holder must ensure all co-workers, stakeholders, patients, and visitors are treated equally, irrespective of gender, ethnic origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion, etc.

Patient Confidentiality

The post holder must at all times respect patient confidentiality and, in particular, the confidentiality of electronically stored personal data in line with the requirements of the Data Protection Act.

The post holder should not divulge patient information unless sanctioned by the requirements of the role.

Communication and Working Relationships

The post-holder will establish and maintain effective communication pathways at all times with co-workers, stakeholders, patients, visitors, and other health care professionals.

Special Working Conditions

The post-holder is required to travel independently, including travel between practice sites, other provider organisations, and to attend meetings, etc.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Valid UK Driving License
• Educated to Degree level or equivalent experience of working at a senior level within primary care
• Has knowledge of the Network Contract Directed Enhanced Service - DES
• Has experience in supervising/coaching individuals
• Is competent in minute-taking
• Has excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
• Has experience in using SystmOne

Desirable

• Desirable
• A Management Qualification.
• Experience of working within or with a PCN
• Experience of using XERO accountancy software

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Moorlands Surgery

Address

139a Willow Road

Darlington

Co Durham

DL3 9JP

Employer's website

http://www.moorlandssurgerydarlington.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)