PCN Business Support Manager

GP First Ltd

The closing date is 13 December 2024

Job summary

Seisdon Primary Care Network are looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic Business Support Manager to join our Primary Care Network.

The Business Support Manager will work with the Digital and Transformation Lead in the effective management of the PCN team and the overall operational management of the PCN. They will manage the day-to-day operations of the PCN, including managing staff and physical resources. The PCN Business Support Manager will be responsible for the delivery of the PCN DES including delivery of targets associated with the PCN Investment and Impact Fund requirements and instrumental in progressing its PCN development plan. This role will work closely with other Senior Management Team members and develop strong relationships with local partner organisations.

We are seeking a dedicated individual who can bring reliability and flexibility to a new position.

Main duties of the job

The Business Support Manager will work closely with the Digital and Transformation Lead focusing on current service models, IT, HR and admin processes, identify challenges, agree priorities for improvement, and supporting delivery.

(please see Job Description for a more in depth details)

About us

Seisdon PCN is a collaboration of eight practices serving a population of just over 50,000 patients across eight sites in Wombourne, Claverley, Perton, Codsall, Bilbrook and Featherstone.

Our PCN works together to deliver high quality primary care services, at scale, for our registered patients. We are passionate about the NHS and the essential role that primary care plays in the wider healthcare system.

Seisdon PCN currently has a strongly embedded team of ARRS staff: Pharmacists, Adult Mental Health Practitioners, First Contact Practitioners, Paramedics, Social Prescriber, Health and Wellbeing Coach, Care Coordinators, Student Nurse Associate and GPN. We expect the post holder to work very closely with the ARRS team to help develop and promote their services to both patients and staff.

This is an exciting time to join us and be part of the development of new, improved, and innovative services across Seisdon PCN.

Date posted

27 November 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£33,000 to £37,500 a year Dependent on experience

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

2 years

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

B0176-24-0012

Job locations

The Dale Medical Centre

Planks Lane

Wombourne

Wolverhampton

WV5 8DX


Job description

Job responsibilities

Be responsible for the management of operational processes of the PCN and for the development of Standard Operating Procedures for PCN services

Be responsible for managing PCN physical resources

Lead the management and delivery of the PCN DES requirements

Help develop strategies to progress the overall development of the PCN, with reference to the Maturity Matrix and the PCN Development Plan

Support the PCN Clinical Director and DTL in identifying projects and necessary workstreams

Implement projects and pathways

Contribute to the development of key performance indicators for the successful assessment of individuals and work stream success

Have a good understanding of CQC and other regulatory requirements and ensure PCN compliance

Analyse service specification, performance indicators and data collection requirements to inform design for new PCN services

Collate feedback / analysis data on behalf of the PCN to report to the commissioners and other organisations as required

Keep up to date with relevant national policies, including but not limited to PCN Directed Enhanced Service Specification, Investment & Impact Fund, QoF, Local Commissioning Framework

To monitor and check the accuracy of submissions for PCN Enhanced Services and contractual requirements and ensure that all claims are submitted on a monthly and quarterly basis

With support from the Finance Manager, ensure that the PCNs physical and financial resources are managed and maintained for maximum effectiveness

Ensuring financial risks are recognised and appropriate action taken

Monitoring expenditure and identifying significant deviations from the plan

Planning and monitoring income and cash flow to ensure that income is maximised

Ensuring all claims are submitted in good time and payment made and received

Job description

Job responsibilities

Be responsible for the management of operational processes of the PCN and for the development of Standard Operating Procedures for PCN services

Be responsible for managing PCN physical resources

Lead the management and delivery of the PCN DES requirements

Help develop strategies to progress the overall development of the PCN, with reference to the Maturity Matrix and the PCN Development Plan

Support the PCN Clinical Director and DTL in identifying projects and necessary workstreams

Implement projects and pathways

Contribute to the development of key performance indicators for the successful assessment of individuals and work stream success

Have a good understanding of CQC and other regulatory requirements and ensure PCN compliance

Analyse service specification, performance indicators and data collection requirements to inform design for new PCN services

Collate feedback / analysis data on behalf of the PCN to report to the commissioners and other organisations as required

Keep up to date with relevant national policies, including but not limited to PCN Directed Enhanced Service Specification, Investment & Impact Fund, QoF, Local Commissioning Framework

To monitor and check the accuracy of submissions for PCN Enhanced Services and contractual requirements and ensure that all claims are submitted on a monthly and quarterly basis

With support from the Finance Manager, ensure that the PCNs physical and financial resources are managed and maintained for maximum effectiveness

Ensuring financial risks are recognised and appropriate action taken

Monitoring expenditure and identifying significant deviations from the plan

Planning and monitoring income and cash flow to ensure that income is maximised

Ensuring all claims are submitted in good time and payment made and received

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Must have active experience working in Primary care using Emis Web on a daily basis & provide evidence/ability to be able to run searches and data set runs using Emis Web.
  • Ability to work on own initiative and organize workload, allocating work as necessary;
  • Used to working in a busy environment;
  • Adaptability, flexibility and ability to cope with uncertainty and change.
  • Ability to deliver a vision and a willingness and drive to adapt to NHS targets and business planning, whilst keeping abreast of legislative and contractual changes;
  • Self-motivation and forward-thinking approach;
  • Excellent organisational, management and planning skills, IT skills and communication skills;
  • Ability to implement and manage change effectively.

Desirable

  • Experience using Ardens would be an advantage

Qualifications

Essential

  • Educated to degree level or equivalent practical experience

Desirable

  • Management - Leadership qualification

Knowledge and skills

Essential

  • Knowledge of primary care networks and collaborative ways of working
  • Operational oversight - ability to think strategically; plan, organise and co-ordinate work effectively, proactively and under own initiative
  • Ability to plan and manage multiple workload priorities and meet deadlines
  • Able to communicate highly complex, highly sensitive and/or contentious information, including where there are barriers to understanding
  • Willingness to work flexibly, demonstrating problem solving skills and an ability to respond to sudden unexpected demands
  • Effective time management skills and able to work effectively under pressure and within strict time constraints
  • Exceptional organisation and administrative skills
  • Competent in advanced use of MS Office applications and Outlook
  • Excellent communication skills (written and oral) and strong influencing and persuasion skills
  • Able to communicate with a wide range of people at all levels of organisations
  • Problem solving and analytical skills

Desirable

  • Competent in working with and presenting to large groups
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Must have active experience working in Primary care using Emis Web on a daily basis & provide evidence/ability to be able to run searches and data set runs using Emis Web.
  • Ability to work on own initiative and organize workload, allocating work as necessary;
  • Used to working in a busy environment;
  • Adaptability, flexibility and ability to cope with uncertainty and change.
  • Ability to deliver a vision and a willingness and drive to adapt to NHS targets and business planning, whilst keeping abreast of legislative and contractual changes;
  • Self-motivation and forward-thinking approach;
  • Excellent organisational, management and planning skills, IT skills and communication skills;
  • Ability to implement and manage change effectively.

Desirable

  • Experience using Ardens would be an advantage

Qualifications

Essential

  • Educated to degree level or equivalent practical experience

Desirable

  • Management - Leadership qualification

Knowledge and skills

Essential

  • Knowledge of primary care networks and collaborative ways of working
  • Operational oversight - ability to think strategically; plan, organise and co-ordinate work effectively, proactively and under own initiative
  • Ability to plan and manage multiple workload priorities and meet deadlines
  • Able to communicate highly complex, highly sensitive and/or contentious information, including where there are barriers to understanding
  • Willingness to work flexibly, demonstrating problem solving skills and an ability to respond to sudden unexpected demands
  • Effective time management skills and able to work effectively under pressure and within strict time constraints
  • Exceptional organisation and administrative skills
  • Competent in advanced use of MS Office applications and Outlook
  • Excellent communication skills (written and oral) and strong influencing and persuasion skills
  • Able to communicate with a wide range of people at all levels of organisations
  • Problem solving and analytical skills

Desirable

  • Competent in working with and presenting to large groups

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

GP First Ltd

Address

The Dale Medical Centre

Planks Lane

Wombourne

Wolverhampton

WV5 8DX


Employer's website

https://www.gpfirst.net/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

GP First Ltd

Address

The Dale Medical Centre

Planks Lane

Wombourne

Wolverhampton

WV5 8DX


Employer's website

https://www.gpfirst.net/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Seisdon PCN Digital and Transformation Lead

Linda Smith

linda.smith2@staffs.nhs.uk

Date posted

27 November 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£33,000 to £37,500 a year Dependent on experience

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

2 years

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

B0176-24-0012

Job locations

The Dale Medical Centre

Planks Lane

Wombourne

Wolverhampton

WV5 8DX


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