Job summary
**You will be emplyed by Victoria PCN ***
Victoria Primary Care Network (PCN) is a
growing collaborative PCN , based around Stockport town center, which aims to
improve and develop the best patient-centeredcare and services, and we are
embracing change within general practice by implementing new and innovative
models of care. If you are passionate about delivering outstanding healthcare
and share our values, join us to support the achievement of our goals.
As a Digital Transformation Lead you will be asked to appraise digital options and technologies for
general practice as they develop/emerge and encourage practices and PCN in
utilising their full functionality to enable improvement and operational
efficiency.
Main duties of the job
Main Role and Responsibilities
Work closely with the PCN Clinical Director &
management team, and staff to understand current service models and processes,
identify challenges, agree priorities for improvement and then support
delivery.
Provide feedback to the management team on progress
of current initiatives, capacity for change, and issues so that plans can be
adapted in response.
Maintain an up to date understanding of all PCN contracts
and service specifications and ensure all relevant legal and contractual
requirements are met and best practice is followed.
Build relationships and facilitate collaboration
between practices, stakeholders and the wider system to support the delivery of
care to patients.
Be a champion for best practice, using data and
analysis to inform and enable innovation and transformation within the PCN.
Review of the PCNs digital maturity, and lead
improvement including optimisation of new technologies to enhance patient
access and improve efficiency within the PCN.
About us
Victoria Primary Care Network (PCN) is a growing collaborative PCN , based around Stockport town center, which aims to improve and develop the best patient-centered care and services, and we are embracing change within general practice by implementing new and innovative models of care. If you are passionate about delivering outstanding healthcare and share our values, join us to support the achievement of our goals.
As part of the NHS Long Term Plan, Victoria PCN is working collaboratively with providers and patients to co-produce solutions to the challenges we face and maximise the impact of our services on quality and outcomes of patient care.
** You will be employed by Victoria PCN **
Job description
Job responsibilities
PCN Service Development and Achievement
Maintain knowledge and understanding of core
contracts, Direct Enhanced Services (DES), Impact and Investment Fund (IIF) etc
ensuring staff understand their role in achievement of these; and support
provision of training and feedback to ensure targets are met.
Agree appropriate systems for delivery of services
and ensure implementation through robust monitoring and quality reviews.
Working with the PCN Management Team, support
workforce planning for the PCN by considering the future workforce needs in
relation to delivering the PCN vision, priorities, specifications, and growth.
Ensure transformation projects include meaningful
and valued engagement and involvement with users of its services, and that this
is fully embedded in the development of services within the PCN.
Quality Improvement and Data Analysis
Use Business Intelligence, data and local
information to identify opportunities in improving population health and
reducing health inequalities, within the neighbourhood and locality plans,
collaborating on relevant projects with partners.
Support the delivery of projects and write and
present regular performance reports for the PCN Board demonstrating progress,
identifying issues, and making evidence-based recommendations.
Identify potential areas for collaboration across
the PCN practices to gain efficiencies, improve services and deliver high
quality patient care.
Review and regular audit of the utilisation of the
PCNs enhanced access clinical sessions
Other Responsibilities
Attend appropriate PCN meetings as required and
wider meetings as appropriate.
Horizon scan for opportunities, barriers, threats
and changes, assessing these and bringing them to the attention of the PCN
Management Team for consideration.
Undertake any training required to maintain
competency including mandatory training.
This list of duties is not intended to be
exhaustive but indicates the main areas of work and may be subject to change
after consultation with the post-holder to meet the changing needs of the PCN.
Build good working relationships with internal and
external stakeholders.
Lead or participate in relevant working groups
across the PCN and wider to agree changes, share learning, discuss challenges,
and resolves issues.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PCN Service Development and Achievement
Maintain knowledge and understanding of core
contracts, Direct Enhanced Services (DES), Impact and Investment Fund (IIF) etc
ensuring staff understand their role in achievement of these; and support
provision of training and feedback to ensure targets are met.
Agree appropriate systems for delivery of services
and ensure implementation through robust monitoring and quality reviews.
Working with the PCN Management Team, support
workforce planning for the PCN by considering the future workforce needs in
relation to delivering the PCN vision, priorities, specifications, and growth.
Ensure transformation projects include meaningful
and valued engagement and involvement with users of its services, and that this
is fully embedded in the development of services within the PCN.
Quality Improvement and Data Analysis
Use Business Intelligence, data and local
information to identify opportunities in improving population health and
reducing health inequalities, within the neighbourhood and locality plans,
collaborating on relevant projects with partners.
Support the delivery of projects and write and
present regular performance reports for the PCN Board demonstrating progress,
identifying issues, and making evidence-based recommendations.
Identify potential areas for collaboration across
the PCN practices to gain efficiencies, improve services and deliver high
quality patient care.
Review and regular audit of the utilisation of the
PCNs enhanced access clinical sessions
Other Responsibilities
Attend appropriate PCN meetings as required and
wider meetings as appropriate.
Horizon scan for opportunities, barriers, threats
and changes, assessing these and bringing them to the attention of the PCN
Management Team for consideration.
Undertake any training required to maintain
competency including mandatory training.
This list of duties is not intended to be
exhaustive but indicates the main areas of work and may be subject to change
after consultation with the post-holder to meet the changing needs of the PCN.
Build good working relationships with internal and
external stakeholders.
Lead or participate in relevant working groups
across the PCN and wider to agree changes, share learning, discuss challenges,
and resolves issues.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experienced in delivering multiple programs of IT projects through the entire project lifecycle
- Good understanding of the Digital agenda within the NHS and Social Care or Care Sector
- Experience in using quality improvement methodology/tools
- Understanding of confidentiality/data protection issues.
- Working knowledge of NHS policies and procedures
Desirable
- Experience in delivering multiple programs of IT projects through the entire project lifecycle in a health or care setting
- Experience of working in primary care
- Experience in delivering IT projects across multiples sites and departments
- Working knowledge of the EMIS clinical system, using EMIS Searches and Reports
Qualifications
Essential
- Formal qualification in Leadership and Management (mid/senior management level)
Desirable
- Educated to degree level in Leadership and Management or equivalent professional experience
- Project management qualification, such as PRINCE or equivalent experience
- Quality improvement training
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experienced in delivering multiple programs of IT projects through the entire project lifecycle
- Good understanding of the Digital agenda within the NHS and Social Care or Care Sector
- Experience in using quality improvement methodology/tools
- Understanding of confidentiality/data protection issues.
- Working knowledge of NHS policies and procedures
Desirable
- Experience in delivering multiple programs of IT projects through the entire project lifecycle in a health or care setting
- Experience of working in primary care
- Experience in delivering IT projects across multiples sites and departments
- Working knowledge of the EMIS clinical system, using EMIS Searches and Reports
Qualifications
Essential
- Formal qualification in Leadership and Management (mid/senior management level)
Desirable
- Educated to degree level in Leadership and Management or equivalent professional experience
- Project management qualification, such as PRINCE or equivalent experience
- Quality improvement training
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.
