PCN Manager

Whaddon Healthcare

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Job summary

We are looking to recruit a PCN Manager. The successful candidate will be working within an established PCN called CROWN.

Main duties of the job

The following are the core responsibilities of the PCN Manager. There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels.

Finance

Operations

HR

Communications

Please see attached job description for more details.

About us

Whaddon Healthcare is an innovative, well established CQC rated Outstanding GP Practice which also provides a range of specialist Community Services including Cardiology, Respiratory, Gynecology and BLMK Long Covid Service.

Our CROWN PCN is Whaddon Healthcare and Red House Surgery

Date posted

24 May 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A2500-24-0001

Job locations

25 Witham court

Tweed drive

Bletchley

Milton Keynes

MK3 7QU


Water Eaton Health Centre

Fern Grove

Bletchley

Milton Keynes

MK2 3HN


The Red House Surgery

241 Queensway

Bletchley

Milton Keynes

MK2 2EH


Job description

Job responsibilities

Main Duties and Responsibilities

The following are the core responsibilities of the PCN Manager. There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels.

Finance

Monitor and check the accuracy of any submissions for PCN services and contractual requirements on behalf of the PCN and ensure member practices are monitoring their enhanced services to avoid underpayment.

Ensure financial risks are identified and appropriate action taken.

Monitor expenditure, plan and monitor income and cash flow to ensure that income is maximised and that funds are available as required and practice allocation of resources is fair and equitable.

Present financial plans, strategic goals and any monitoring information and report to the Partners on a [quarterly/monthly] basis depending on the needs and scope of the work.

Operations

Work closely with the relevant teams and practices to support network implementation and standardisation of agreed service change, contracts, policies, pathways, and quality improvement whilst acting as the point of contact for practice managers regarding delivery of a PCN project/schemes.

Manage any existing contracts and services.

Ensure compliance of any contractual requirements linked to ARRS roles.

Ensure best practice is followed in maintaining both professional and clinical standards.

Work in close partnership with clinical leaders to deliver quality service, performance targets and KPIs.

Ensure effective governance is in place to ensure quality, safety and manage risk.

Achieving agreed performance measures and objectives, maximising opportunities.

Accountable for all projects designated to the role and to ensure patient safety and quality of care is always considered and establish necessary monitoring and tracking processes.

Prepare service level agreements as required.

Collate feedback/analysis data on behalf of the PCN to report to the ICB.

Co-ordinate the delivery of enhanced services and other service submissions on behalf of the PCN.

Represent PCN at stakeholder meetings.

Ensure the PCNs compliance with GDPR along with other relevant legislation and professional standards from GMC/BMA and LMC guidance.

Review any latest guidance and to liaise with the board to ensure that all are aware of and conform to NHS E, NICE, CQC requirements.

Manage risks and issues with supporting outcomes. These are to be reported to the PCN Clinical Director.

HR

Oversee recruitment and selection processes, including job postings, candidate screening, interviews, and on-boarding of ARRS staff.

Ensure compliance with ARRS training, employment laws, regulations, and company policies.

Handle employee grievances, disciplinary actions, and terminations in a fair and consistent manner.

Help staff within the PCN to understand and support the delivery of its strategic objectives and outcomes framework.

Undertake all mandatory training and induction programmes.

Communications

  • Build and maintain solid relationships with internal and external stakeholders to better develop, coordinate, direct, and facilitate high quality communications.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main Duties and Responsibilities

The following are the core responsibilities of the PCN Manager. There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels.

Finance

Monitor and check the accuracy of any submissions for PCN services and contractual requirements on behalf of the PCN and ensure member practices are monitoring their enhanced services to avoid underpayment.

Ensure financial risks are identified and appropriate action taken.

Monitor expenditure, plan and monitor income and cash flow to ensure that income is maximised and that funds are available as required and practice allocation of resources is fair and equitable.

Present financial plans, strategic goals and any monitoring information and report to the Partners on a [quarterly/monthly] basis depending on the needs and scope of the work.

Operations

Work closely with the relevant teams and practices to support network implementation and standardisation of agreed service change, contracts, policies, pathways, and quality improvement whilst acting as the point of contact for practice managers regarding delivery of a PCN project/schemes.

Manage any existing contracts and services.

Ensure compliance of any contractual requirements linked to ARRS roles.

Ensure best practice is followed in maintaining both professional and clinical standards.

Work in close partnership with clinical leaders to deliver quality service, performance targets and KPIs.

Ensure effective governance is in place to ensure quality, safety and manage risk.

Achieving agreed performance measures and objectives, maximising opportunities.

Accountable for all projects designated to the role and to ensure patient safety and quality of care is always considered and establish necessary monitoring and tracking processes.

Prepare service level agreements as required.

Collate feedback/analysis data on behalf of the PCN to report to the ICB.

Co-ordinate the delivery of enhanced services and other service submissions on behalf of the PCN.

Represent PCN at stakeholder meetings.

Ensure the PCNs compliance with GDPR along with other relevant legislation and professional standards from GMC/BMA and LMC guidance.

Review any latest guidance and to liaise with the board to ensure that all are aware of and conform to NHS E, NICE, CQC requirements.

Manage risks and issues with supporting outcomes. These are to be reported to the PCN Clinical Director.

HR

Oversee recruitment and selection processes, including job postings, candidate screening, interviews, and on-boarding of ARRS staff.

Ensure compliance with ARRS training, employment laws, regulations, and company policies.

Handle employee grievances, disciplinary actions, and terminations in a fair and consistent manner.

Help staff within the PCN to understand and support the delivery of its strategic objectives and outcomes framework.

Undertake all mandatory training and induction programmes.

Communications

  • Build and maintain solid relationships with internal and external stakeholders to better develop, coordinate, direct, and facilitate high quality communications.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Good standard of education with excellent literacy and numeracy skills.
  • Management qualification or relevant previous experience

Desirable

  • Degree or equivalent with relevant qualification(s) (e.g., management,
  • IT, accountancy, contracts)

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of managing accounting procedures including budget and cash flow forecasting.
  • Experience of working at a senior level in a project and/or transformation and/or business management area.
  • Excellent interpersonal, influencing, negotiation and organisation skills with the ability to constructively challenge the view and practices of managers and clinicians.
  • Ability to develop business cases.
  • Knowledge of IT systems, including ability to use word processing skills, emails, and the internet to create simple plans and reports.

Desirable

  • Knowledge of the regulatory and contractual frameworks for contracts within primary care, for example DES, enhanced services QOF and the standard GP contract.
  • Experience of successfully developing and implementing projects including establishing working relationships with the PCN stakeholders.
  • Experience of workforce planning, forecasting and development.
  • Experience of performance management, including appraisal writing, staff development and disciplinary procedures.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Good standard of education with excellent literacy and numeracy skills.
  • Management qualification or relevant previous experience

Desirable

  • Degree or equivalent with relevant qualification(s) (e.g., management,
  • IT, accountancy, contracts)

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of managing accounting procedures including budget and cash flow forecasting.
  • Experience of working at a senior level in a project and/or transformation and/or business management area.
  • Excellent interpersonal, influencing, negotiation and organisation skills with the ability to constructively challenge the view and practices of managers and clinicians.
  • Ability to develop business cases.
  • Knowledge of IT systems, including ability to use word processing skills, emails, and the internet to create simple plans and reports.

Desirable

  • Knowledge of the regulatory and contractual frameworks for contracts within primary care, for example DES, enhanced services QOF and the standard GP contract.
  • Experience of successfully developing and implementing projects including establishing working relationships with the PCN stakeholders.
  • Experience of workforce planning, forecasting and development.
  • Experience of performance management, including appraisal writing, staff development and disciplinary procedures.

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

Whaddon Healthcare

Address

25 Witham court

Tweed drive

Bletchley

Milton Keynes

MK3 7QU


Employer's website

https://whaddonhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Whaddon Healthcare

Address

25 Witham court

Tweed drive

Bletchley

Milton Keynes

MK3 7QU


Employer's website

https://whaddonhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

General Manager

Janine Welham

01908373058

Date posted

24 May 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A2500-24-0001

Job locations

25 Witham court

Tweed drive

Bletchley

Milton Keynes

MK3 7QU


Water Eaton Health Centre

Fern Grove

Bletchley

Milton Keynes

MK2 3HN


The Red House Surgery

241 Queensway

Bletchley

Milton Keynes

MK2 2EH


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