Suffolk GP Federation CIC

Project Manager – Suffolk LMC and GP Federation Member Services

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has come about for a project manager to support member GP practices to implement projects and initiatives. Many of these will be digital and IM&T related and the project manager will make them aware of the opportunities and support them with implementation. 

Main duties of the job

  • To establish relationships and work closely with PCN managers, practice managers and digital transformation leads.
  • To identify common pressures and issues which can be addressed by working at scale and/or digital solutions. These are likely to range from training to more complex challenges such as AI, automation and back-office support (note this is not a technical role.
  • To manage several projects which support member practices. These will range from the straightforward to complex but all will need agreed time frames and budgets.
  • To ensure delivery of projects is maintained especially at times of pressure on general practice.
  • To be the first point of contact for the delivery of projects and ensure effective communication throughout.

Youll join our joint Suffolk LMC and GP Federation Member Services team. We are a not-for-profit, community interest company and our main purpose is to support Primary Care across Suffolk, including support with working collaboratively and at scale. We also deliver a portfolio of NHS services across Suffolk and North East Essex, including Podiatry, Ultrasound, Diabetes, as well as Urgent Care Services including the Out of Hours face-to-face Service in Suffolk.

About us

Suffolk GP Federation CIC is a not-for-profit community interest company. Our main purpose is to support Primary Care across Suffolk including support with working collaboratively and at scale. We also deliver a portfolio of NHS services across Suffolk and North East Essex, including Podiatry, Ultrasound, Diabetes, as well as urgent Care Services including the Out of Hours face-to-face Service in Suffolk.

Details

Date posted

09 April 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£37,338 to £39,406 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

27830

Job locations

Walton Surgery, Felixstowe

Walton Surgery, Felixstowe

IP11 9QL


Job description

Job responsibilities

We will work alongside the successful candidate to ensure they are sufficiently inducted and trained; there will be regular constructive supervision in place. It is important to us that you feel safe and supported in the role.

The specific role requires someone:

  • With bags of energy and enthusiasm.
  • Is able to work using their own initiative but with support when its needed.
  • To understand how practices work and be able to build effective relationships with key practices managers.
  • Is eager to learn, work at the cutting edge of general practice and personally develop.

What we can offer you:

  • A strong ethos of flexible working, to help us maintain (or reclaim) that work/life balance.
  • Innovative teams who strive in forward thinking, with a voice that is heard.
  • A visible and supportive management team, with operational support that get it
  • Excellent IT teams & support giving us first class equipment and no wait responses
  • A commitment to personal development, training, and leadership opportunities, with service-managed training budgets
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Death in service cover
  • Competitive salaries with annual benchmarking
  • 27 days holiday (plus bank holidays) on starting, rising to 29 days (plus bank holidays) after 5 years service
  • Blue light card employer Access to the discount service with thousands of discounts online and on the high street.

 

Job description

Job responsibilities

We will work alongside the successful candidate to ensure they are sufficiently inducted and trained; there will be regular constructive supervision in place. It is important to us that you feel safe and supported in the role.

The specific role requires someone:

  • With bags of energy and enthusiasm.
  • Is able to work using their own initiative but with support when its needed.
  • To understand how practices work and be able to build effective relationships with key practices managers.
  • Is eager to learn, work at the cutting edge of general practice and personally develop.

What we can offer you:

  • A strong ethos of flexible working, to help us maintain (or reclaim) that work/life balance.
  • Innovative teams who strive in forward thinking, with a voice that is heard.
  • A visible and supportive management team, with operational support that get it
  • Excellent IT teams & support giving us first class equipment and no wait responses
  • A commitment to personal development, training, and leadership opportunities, with service-managed training budgets
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Death in service cover
  • Competitive salaries with annual benchmarking
  • 27 days holiday (plus bank holidays) on starting, rising to 29 days (plus bank holidays) after 5 years service
  • Blue light card employer Access to the discount service with thousands of discounts online and on the high street.

 

Person Specification

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Desirable

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Person Specification

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Essential

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Desirable

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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

Suffolk GP Federation CIC

Address

Walton Surgery, Felixstowe

Walton Surgery, Felixstowe

IP11 9QL


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Suffolk GP Federation CIC

Address

Walton Surgery, Felixstowe

Walton Surgery, Felixstowe

IP11 9QL


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

HR

Recruitment Team

hr@suffolkfed.org.uk

Details

Date posted

09 April 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£37,338 to £39,406 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

27830

Job locations

Walton Surgery, Felixstowe

Walton Surgery, Felixstowe

IP11 9QL


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