NHS

PCN Operational Manager


PayCompetitive
LocationLuton/England
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: A0532-25-0003?language=en&page=500&sort=publicationDateDesc

      Job summary

      Medics PCN are now advertising for a professional, diligent and dynamic Operational Manager to support mature and innovative PCN.

      Medics PCN Ltd, is a strong and stable Primary Care Network based in Luton, where our 5 practices work together at scale. Medics PCN is an established limited company with the network running for in excess of 6 years. Medics are looking for a Operational Manager to support Medics PCN Digital and Transformation Manager and Clinical Director, in the continued success of the PCN.

      Medics PCN have a strong team ethos amongst the network team and the Operational Manager will be play a key part in supporting this ethic.

      Main duties of the job

      Work with and support the PCN Digital and Transformation Manager and PCN Clinical Director to deliver the PCN strategic plans and performance requirements through employee engagement, performance management and development. Additionally, providing operational management to oversee the Medics PCN site and serve as the first point of contact for Practice Managers and stakeholders in regard to PCN operations at the Marsh Farm site.

      About us

      INTRODUCTION TO THE PCN

      The Medics Primary Care Network (PCN) serves a population of under 64,570 patients residing across the Luton in Bedfordshire.

      Working collaboratively with other partners to strengthen and support the delivery of Primary Care services, the PCN consists of 5 core GP practices Woodland Avenue Practice, Medici Medical Practice, Gardenia & Marsh Farm Practice, Bell House Medical Centre & Barton Hills Medical Group.

      Medics PCN have a dedicated network site where many of the MDT, personalised care team and clinicians work collaboratively to deliver a pro-active approach to patient care.

      Details

      Date posted

      16 May 2025

      Pay scheme

      Other

      Salary

      Depending on experience

      Contract

      Permanent

      Working pattern

      Full-time, Part-time

      Reference number

      A0532-25-0003

      Job locations

      Marsh Farm Health Centre

      Vadis Close

      Luton

      LU3 3SR


      Job description

      Job responsibilities

      The post holder will work flexibly to support the PCN Clinical Director, PCN Digital and Transformation Manager and the Primary Care Network practices. The Operational Manager plays a critical role in shaping company culture, fostering employee engagement, and ensuring a positive work environment. This position is responsible for managing employee relations, performance management, talent development, and implementing HR policies to enhance workforce productivity and satisfaction. You will provide operational management across the PCN; working closely with the PCN Digital and Transformation Manager, PCN Clinical Director and the PCN Clinical leads to achieve success in line with the PCN Network Contract DES and the PCNs local priorities. The Operational Manager will provide line management to most PCN employed staff to ensure they are supported and co-ordinated within the PCN. This will include managing their Rotas, Holidays and Sick leave. The role will also include assisting HR issues, dealing with staff and Patient complaints. You will strive to develop strong working relationships with the PCN Practices.

      Job description

      Job responsibilities

      The post holder will work flexibly to support the PCN Clinical Director, PCN Digital and Transformation Manager and the Primary Care Network practices. The Operational Manager plays a critical role in shaping company culture, fostering employee engagement, and ensuring a positive work environment. This position is responsible for managing employee relations, performance management, talent development, and implementing HR policies to enhance workforce productivity and satisfaction. You will provide operational management across the PCN; working closely with the PCN Digital and Transformation Manager, PCN Clinical Director and the PCN Clinical leads to achieve success in line with the PCN Network Contract DES and the PCNs local priorities. The Operational Manager will provide line management to most PCN employed staff to ensure they are supported and co-ordinated within the PCN. This will include managing their Rotas, Holidays and Sick leave. The role will also include assisting HR issues, dealing with staff and Patient complaints. You will strive to develop strong working relationships with the PCN Practices.

      Person Specification

      Qualifications

      Essential

      • Educated to A level, or equivalent experience

      Desirable

      • Recognised management qualification
      • Project management qualification

      Experience

      Essential

      • Experience of working in a role that requires a degree of autonomy
      • Experience of managing employees

      Desirable

      • Experience of working in Primary Care within a management role
      • Experience of working within a Primary Care Network
      • Experience of working with a range of local stakeholders and other providers
      • Experience of project management and change management
      Person Specification

      Qualifications

      Essential

      • Educated to A level, or equivalent experience

      Desirable

      • Recognised management qualification
      • Project management qualification

      Experience

      Essential

      • Experience of working in a role that requires a degree of autonomy
      • Experience of managing employees

      Desirable

      • Experience of working in Primary Care within a management role
      • Experience of working within a Primary Care Network
      • Experience of working with a range of local stakeholders and other providers
      • Experience of project management and change management

      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

      The Medics PCN

      Address

      Marsh Farm Health Centre

      Vadis Close

      Luton

      LU3 3SR


      Employer's website

      https://themedicspcn.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

      Employer details

      Employer name

      The Medics PCN

      Address

      Marsh Farm Health Centre

      Vadis Close

      Luton

      LU3 3SR


      Employer's website

      https://themedicspcn.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

  • About the company

      National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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