Job summary
This new role will be based with
Burgess Hill and Villages PCN supporting the Clinical Director and practices as
they develop as a Primary Care Network.
The post holder will be fully supported by the wider ABC team to ensure
the PCN is able to develop and thrive.
The post holder will work with ABCs Network Development Manager and team to ensure that the PCN Additional Roles are well supported on a day to day basis and the network is able to make full use of their potential.
The
role is remunerated up to £32,000 for WTE and pro rata for a minimum of 20 hours
per week.
This contract is until 31st March 2024.
Main duties of the job
Provide operational and administrative support to the Clinical Director and Primary Care Network practices to enable it to deliver the PCN Direct Enhanced Service framework (DES), progress through the maturity matrix and meet the strategic aims set out by the practices.
To work with the PCN Board and all network practices to help develop and embed joint systems of working both between practices and with other system providers (acute, community, mental health and third sector).
About us
Alliance for Better Care Ltd (ABC) is the federation of the 44 East Surrey, Crawley, Horsham, and Mid Sussex GP practices, established in 2014, and now comprising fourteen Primary Care Networks. ABC provides employment and management support to the Burgess Hill & Villages Primary Care Network comprising the following practices:
- The Brow
- The Meadows
- Silverdale
- Mid Sussex Healthcare
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Communication across the network. Administration of communication between and external to the network in liaison with the Clinical Director, establishing shared documents, planning meetings and being in regular contact with PCN Practice Managers.
- Production and delivery of the Network Business Plan. With support from the ABC team produce and work to an annual business plan linked to a longer term strategic plan that includes both DES requirements and local projects. Ensure the plan is regularly updated and can be reviewed by the whole PCN.
- Development of the PCN Team. With support from ABC development of the PCN employed roles (Pharmacists, Social Prescribers, Physicians Associates), ensuring that they can work effectively across all practices and opportunities for getting the most from the staff are shared between practices.
- Awareness of opportunities for the PCN. With the support of the Network Development Manager gain knowledge of opportunities available locally and nationally for the PCN, liaising with PCN members and writing proposals or bids to progress these where appropriate.
Please see full Job Description for further information.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Communication across the network. Administration of communication between and external to the network in liaison with the Clinical Director, establishing shared documents, planning meetings and being in regular contact with PCN Practice Managers.
- Production and delivery of the Network Business Plan. With support from the ABC team produce and work to an annual business plan linked to a longer term strategic plan that includes both DES requirements and local projects. Ensure the plan is regularly updated and can be reviewed by the whole PCN.
- Development of the PCN Team. With support from ABC development of the PCN employed roles (Pharmacists, Social Prescribers, Physicians Associates), ensuring that they can work effectively across all practices and opportunities for getting the most from the staff are shared between practices.
- Awareness of opportunities for the PCN. With the support of the Network Development Manager gain knowledge of opportunities available locally and nationally for the PCN, liaising with PCN members and writing proposals or bids to progress these where appropriate.
Please see full Job Description for further information.
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of stages of project management and effectives methods of tracking a project.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft packages and clinical systems
- and application in local NHS.
- Knowledge of service development to improve quality and efficiency.
- Knowledge of Primary Care IT systems.
Desirable
- Understanding of whole system approach to care.
- Understanding of primary care contracting and payment methods.
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrable leadership and collaborative working qualities.
- Motivates and inspires colleagues to provide patient centred care.
- Ability to work flexibly, use initiative, prioritise workload and delegate.
- Sound financial acumen and business management skills.
- Ability to establish excellent working relationships.
- Change management skills and ability to cope with stress and ambiguity.
- Pro-active self-starter able to set.
- and deliver own objectives
Desirable
- Commitment and evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
Other
Essential
- Champion of equality and valuing diversity.
- Operates at all time in line with Confidentiality and Data Protection Act.
Qualifications
Essential
- A Level education or equivalent.
Desirable
- Project Management training or qualification.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with range of professionals including senior clinicians.
Desirable
- Experience of working in a primary care setting.
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of stages of project management and effectives methods of tracking a project.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft packages and clinical systems
- and application in local NHS.
- Knowledge of service development to improve quality and efficiency.
- Knowledge of Primary Care IT systems.
Desirable
- Understanding of whole system approach to care.
- Understanding of primary care contracting and payment methods.
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrable leadership and collaborative working qualities.
- Motivates and inspires colleagues to provide patient centred care.
- Ability to work flexibly, use initiative, prioritise workload and delegate.
- Sound financial acumen and business management skills.
- Ability to establish excellent working relationships.
- Change management skills and ability to cope with stress and ambiguity.
- Pro-active self-starter able to set.
- and deliver own objectives
Desirable
- Commitment and evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
Other
Essential
- Champion of equality and valuing diversity.
- Operates at all time in line with Confidentiality and Data Protection Act.
Qualifications
Essential
- A Level education or equivalent.
Desirable
- Project Management training or qualification.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with range of professionals including senior clinicians.
Desirable
- Experience of working in a primary care setting.
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.
