PCN Operational Lead

Newport & Central Primary Care Network

The closing date is 09 May 2025

Job summary

We have an opportunity to create new ways of working to support Primary Care within our friendly, forward-thinking Primary Care Network. Newport & Central PCN is evolving with scope for further development as we expand.

We are currently looking for a highly detailed individual to support the PCN Network Manager and Clinical Director in all aspects of PCN operational functionality to motivate and manage staff, optimise efficiency and overall performance and ensure the PCN achieves its long term operational objectives.

Interviews for this role will take place on Thursday 22nd May 2025 - with shortlisting taking place on Wednesday 14th May 2025.

Main duties of the job

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic, detail-driven Operational Lead to support day-to-day operational delivery across our practice-based teams, delivering services against key performance indicators of the PCN Network Contract and other key network service areas. For this reason, the role will form an integral part of the PCN leadership team, working alongside the Clinical Director, Network Manager and senior leadership team.

The role will place a strong emphasis on maintaining and increasing operational efficiencies and safety measures and will be based at the PCN offices in Shawbirch, with the requirement to attend meetings at locations around the network area.

We have a full-time vacancy available with flexible working (within core practice hours: 8:30am- 5:00pm Monday - Friday). We offer a competitive salary with NHS Pension.

About us

Newport & Central PCN is a network of 4 GP Practices with a combined population of over 61,000 patients. These include Linden Hall Surgery and Wellington Road Surgery in Newport and Donnington Medical Practice and Shawbirch Medical Centre in Telford.

Applicants will be employed through the Newport & Central PCN Ltd company and will be eligible for NHS Pension.

Date posted

16 April 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£17 to £19 an hour Range dependant on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

A5377-25-0001

Job locations

Newport & Central PCN Hub

5 Acorn Way

Shawbirch

Shropshire

TF5 0LW


Donnington Medical Practice

Wrekin Drive

Donnington

Telford

Shropshire

TF2 8EA


Wellington Road Surgery

Wellington Road

Newport

Shropshire

TF10 7HG


Shawbirch Medical Centre

Brandon Avenue

Admaston

Telford

Shropshire

TF5 0DU


Linden Hall Surgery

Station Road

Newport

Shropshire

TF10 7EN


Job description

Job responsibilities

To work closely with the senior management team to deliver the PCN's priorities.

You will also work with the PCN GP Practices and other health and social care organisations in various sites and settings within the community to fulfil the role's requirements.

Please see the supporting information for the complete Job Description.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To work closely with the senior management team to deliver the PCN's priorities.

You will also work with the PCN GP Practices and other health and social care organisations in various sites and settings within the community to fulfil the role's requirements.

Please see the supporting information for the complete Job Description.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Please see attached person spec

Desirable

  • Please see attached person spec
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Please see attached person spec

Desirable

  • Please see attached person spec

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

Newport & Central Primary Care Network

Address

Newport & Central PCN Hub

5 Acorn Way

Shawbirch

Shropshire

TF5 0LW


Employer's website

https://newportandcentralpcn.gpweb.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Newport & Central Primary Care Network

Address

Newport & Central PCN Hub

5 Acorn Way

Shawbirch

Shropshire

TF5 0LW


Employer's website

https://newportandcentralpcn.gpweb.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


For questions about the job, contact:

PCN Operational Lead

Lauren Wright

lauren.wright61@nhs.net

01952981200

Date posted

16 April 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£17 to £19 an hour Range dependant on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

A5377-25-0001

Job locations

Newport & Central PCN Hub

5 Acorn Way

Shawbirch

Shropshire

TF5 0LW


Donnington Medical Practice

Wrekin Drive

Donnington

Telford

Shropshire

TF2 8EA


Wellington Road Surgery

Wellington Road

Newport

Shropshire

TF10 7HG


Shawbirch Medical Centre

Brandon Avenue

Admaston

Telford

Shropshire

TF5 0DU


Linden Hall Surgery

Station Road

Newport

Shropshire

TF10 7EN


Supporting documents

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