• Job Description

  Req#: A4086-25-0007?language=en&page=924&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  We are seeking an experienced and dynamic PCN Manager to join our leadership team. This role is pivotal in driving the strategic and operational functions of the PCN, ensuring effective collaboration among member practices, and enhancing service delivery to our patient population.

  Main duties of the job

  • Strategic Leadership
  • Operational Management
  • Financial Oversight
  • Human Resources
  • Governance and Compliance

  About us

  Sale Central Primary Care Network (SCPCN) is a group of five GP practices in Sale, serving 65,500 patients. Each practice is dedicated to providing high-quality care to its patients. By working together as a Primary Care Network, we share resources, knowledge, and best practices, ensuring that patients receive the right care, at the right time, and in the right place.

  Details

  Date posted

  01 June 2025

  Pay scheme

  Other

  Salary

  Depending on experience

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working

  Reference number

  A4086-25-0007

  Job locations

  121 Firsway

  Sale

  Cheshire

  M33 4BR

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Job Summary

  The PCN Manager will work closely with the Clinical Director and PCN Board to oversee the day-to-day operations and strategic development of the network. The role encompasses leadership in areas such as finance, human resources, project management, and stakeholder engagement. The successful candidate will be instrumental in implementing the PCN's objectives, managing the Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme (ARRS) workforce, and ensuring compliance with contractual obligations.

  Please note: the lead practice for Sale Central PCN will be moving in the next 3 months to Firsway Health Centre and this will therefore in time be the employing organisation. We are planning for the PCN Manager role to be up to 4 days a week, with an additional 1 day a week available for a practice-specific role (at Firsway Health Centre) to support the existing practice management team. We welcome applications from those who can only work part-time also in such a scenario we would plan to provide additional part-time support with a potential PCN administrator role.

  Key Responsibilities

  • Strategic Leadership:
  • Develop and implement the PCN's strategic and operational plans in alignment with NHS priorities.
  • Lead on the development and delivery of PCN projects and initiatives, including service transformation and quality improvement programs.
  • Monitor and report on performance metrics, ensuring targets are met and identifying areas for improvement.
  • Operational Management:
  • Oversee the coordination and delivery of enhanced services and other contractual requirements.
  • Manage the recruitment, induction, and ongoing support of ARRS staff across the PCN.
  • Ensure supportive and effective communication and collaboration among member practices and external stakeholders.
  • Financial Oversight:
  • Manage the PCN's financial systems, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
  • Liaise with accountants and financial advisors to ensure fiscal responsibility and transparency.
  • Monitor funding streams and ensure appropriate allocation of resources.

  • Human Resources:
  • Lead on HR processes, including staff appraisals, development plans, and performance management.
  • Ensure compliance with employment legislation and NHS HR policies.
  • Foster a positive and supportive working environment for all PCN staff.
  • Governance and Compliance:
  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of NHS policies and ensure the PCN's adherence to regulatory requirements.
  • Coordinate the review and updating of the Network Agreement and other governance documents.
  • Represent the PCN in meetings with external bodies and stakeholders.

  Additional Information

  • The role offers flexibility in working hours, with options for remote working to be discussed upon appointment.
  • The successful candidate will be based within one of the member practices but may be expected to work across all PCN sites as required.
  • A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be required for this position.

  • Application Process

    To apply, please submit your CV and a covering letter detailing your suitability for the role to gmicb-tr.firsway.enquiries@nhs.net by 15/06/2025 to Professor Harish Thampy.

    For informal inquiries or to discuss the role further, please contact Professor Harish Thampy at Firsway Health Centre on gmicb-tr.firsway.enquiries@nhs.net

    We look forward to welcoming a dedicated and innovative PCN Manager to our team at Sale Central PCN, where you will play a crucial role in shaping the future of primary care in our community.

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Job Summary

  The PCN Manager will work closely with the Clinical Director and PCN Board to oversee the day-to-day operations and strategic development of the network. The role encompasses leadership in areas such as finance, human resources, project management, and stakeholder engagement. The successful candidate will be instrumental in implementing the PCN's objectives, managing the Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme (ARRS) workforce, and ensuring compliance with contractual obligations.

  Please note: the lead practice for Sale Central PCN will be moving in the next 3 months to Firsway Health Centre and this will therefore in time be the employing organisation. We are planning for the PCN Manager role to be up to 4 days a week, with an additional 1 day a week available for a practice-specific role (at Firsway Health Centre) to support the existing practice management team. We welcome applications from those who can only work part-time also in such a scenario we would plan to provide additional part-time support with a potential PCN administrator role.

  Key Responsibilities

  • Strategic Leadership:
  • Develop and implement the PCN's strategic and operational plans in alignment with NHS priorities.
  • Lead on the development and delivery of PCN projects and initiatives, including service transformation and quality improvement programs.
  • Monitor and report on performance metrics, ensuring targets are met and identifying areas for improvement.
  • Operational Management:
  • Oversee the coordination and delivery of enhanced services and other contractual requirements.
  • Manage the recruitment, induction, and ongoing support of ARRS staff across the PCN.
  • Ensure supportive and effective communication and collaboration among member practices and external stakeholders.
  • Financial Oversight:
  • Manage the PCN's financial systems, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
  • Liaise with accountants and financial advisors to ensure fiscal responsibility and transparency.
  • Monitor funding streams and ensure appropriate allocation of resources.

  • Human Resources:
  • Lead on HR processes, including staff appraisals, development plans, and performance management.
  • Ensure compliance with employment legislation and NHS HR policies.
  • Foster a positive and supportive working environment for all PCN staff.
  • Governance and Compliance:
  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of NHS policies and ensure the PCN's adherence to regulatory requirements.
  • Coordinate the review and updating of the Network Agreement and other governance documents.
  • Represent the PCN in meetings with external bodies and stakeholders.

  Additional Information

  • The role offers flexibility in working hours, with options for remote working to be discussed upon appointment.
  • The successful candidate will be based within one of the member practices but may be expected to work across all PCN sites as required.
  • A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be required for this position.

  • Application Process

    To apply, please submit your CV and a covering letter detailing your suitability for the role to gmicb-tr.firsway.enquiries@nhs.net by 15/06/2025 to Professor Harish Thampy.

    For informal inquiries or to discuss the role further, please contact Professor Harish Thampy at Firsway Health Centre on gmicb-tr.firsway.enquiries@nhs.net

    We look forward to welcoming a dedicated and innovative PCN Manager to our team at Sale Central PCN, where you will play a crucial role in shaping the future of primary care in our community.

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Proven experience in a management role within the NHS or healthcare sector.
  • Strong leadership and organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of building effective relationships with a range of stakeholders.
  • Sound understanding of NHS structures, primary care operations, and the PCN landscape.
  • Proficiency in financial management, including budgeting and reporting.
  • Experience in human resources management, including recruitment and

  Desirable

  • Educated to degree level in healthcare, business management, or a related field.
  • CIPD Level 3/5 qualification or equivalent HR certification.
  • Knowledge of the Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme (ARRS) and its implementation.

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Proven experience in a management role within the NHS or healthcare sector.
  • Strong leadership and organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of building effective relationships with a range of stakeholders.
  • Sound understanding of NHS structures, primary care operations, and the PCN landscape.
  • Proficiency in financial management, including budgeting and reporting.
  • Experience in human resources management, including recruitment and

  Desirable

  • Educated to degree level in healthcare, business management, or a related field.
  • CIPD Level 3/5 qualification or equivalent HR certification.
  • Knowledge of the Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme (ARRS) and its implementation.

  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

  Firsway Health Centre

  Address

  121 Firsway

  Sale

  Cheshire

  M33 4BR

  
  

  Employer's website

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

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Firsway Health Centre

  Address

  121 Firsway

  Sale

  Cheshire

  M33 4BR

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.firswayhealthcentre.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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