PCN Manager

Job summary

Unity Primary Care Network has an exciting opportunity for an experienced and enthusiastic individual to join our network as PCN manager to support our four network practices, due to the retirement of our current postholder. Initially we are recruiting on a fixed-term basis until 31st March 2025 but we would hope the role extends beyond this date. This post will be for 10-15 hours per week, days can be flexible although will follow a fixed weekly pattern and hours will be expected to be worked during surgery opening hours. The role can be done from home and/or the member GP practices however it is important that the applicant is able to attend meetings within the ICB area, sometimes at short notice. At least one day per week will be office based for meetings with the clinical director and other support staff at the clinical directors practice.

The post holder will be a key member of the team working closely with the PCN CD, PCN board and practice managers. Project management and finances will be an important part of this post with the ability to direct and co-ordinate activity across all practices.

Main duties of the job

• Team management
• Financial management
• Service improvement and contract management
• Building relationships
• Policy & service development

About us

The Unity Primary Care Network (PCN) was established as a group of practices within Bedford Place committed to developing joint working across the Unity Primary care footprint. The patient list size of 49,473 is shared across four rural and two in Bedford town practices - Sharnbrook Surgery, Priory Medical Practice, Great Barford Surgery, Harrold Medical Practice, Cobbs Garden Surgery and Goldington Avenue Surgery.. The practices employ most of the 41 staff under the Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme whilst some are provided by third parties. Our aim is to elucidate the ethos under which Unity has been established and to ensure that all parties involved in the Unity PCN operate within this ethos and adhere to its agreed operational rules.

Unity PCN is also an active member of Bedford places clinical director team who meet regularly with each clinical director chairing these meetings on rotation. The PCN Board meet once per month via MS Teams as do the PCN Managers.