Primary Care Network Manager

Job description

Job responsibilities

• First point of contact for Clinical Directors and/or nominated PCN representatives with regard to delivery of Networks projects/schemes.
• Manage contractual requirements on behalf of the Networks.
• Support management, training and development of Additional Roles Reimbursement Staff (ARRS) working in the PCN's.
• Co-ordinate the delivery of the PCN DES and related services on behalf of the Networks.
• Support recruitment, induction and training of new PCN staff.
• Collate feedback / analysis data on behalf of the Network to report to the ICB and other organisations as required
• To manage the workflow processes in relation to the above
• Ensure that PCN Network Agreements contain all necessary information to cover the effective and efficient running of the PCN, are legally robust and contain relevant clauses to cover cost sharing arrangements
• Work with the PCN Clinical Directors and boards for strategic and operational planning processes to support the PCNs objectives
• Identify and record risks and issues, developing contingency plans with service and contract leads
• Ensure all relevant national strategies, policies, targets and frameworks are fully implemented
• Drive issues through to resolution, acting as a point of expertise

Finance:

To work alongside YHNs General Manager and Finance Manager and in liaison with PCN Clinical Directors to:

• Ensure a full understanding of PCN finances, making sure that adequate financial systems and reporting is in place.
• Monitor and check the accuracy of any submissions for Enhanced Services, Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme (ARRS) and contractual requirements on behalf of the Network and ensure that all claims are submitted on a monthly and quarterly basis.
• Ensure that the PCNs physical and financial resources are managed and maintained for maximum effectiveness.
• Presenting financial plans, monitoring information and reports to the PCNs as required, managing any delegated budgets with propriety and in line with relevant YHN organisational procedures with a view to achieving the best impact from well managed finances.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree or similar qualification or sufficient relevant experience at an equivalent level to the role.

Experience

Essential

• Knowledge and experience of working in primary or secondary care.
• Build strong personal relationships and have effective formal and informal networks.
• Report writing and providing assurance.
• Monitoring individuals and teams.
• Converting strategy into practical delivery.
• Ability to process large amounts of complex information at speed
• Project management.
• Budget management experience.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.

Desirable

• Previous experience of leading change management projects.
• Working with multi-disciplinary health teams.
• Contract development and management.
• Knowledge of Primary Care Clinical IT systems eg SystmOne, Ardens, RAIDR, Insight, etc.

Other

Essential

• Ability to travel and attend off site meetings as required.

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

Yorkshire Health Network

Address

Priority House

Grove Park Court

Harrogate

North Yorkshire

HG1 4DP

Employer's website

http://www.yorkshirehealthnetwork.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)