PCN Manager

at  Salutem PCN

JOB DESCRIPTION Primary Care Network Manager RESPONSIBLE TO PCN Clinical Director ACCOUNTABLE TO Clinical Director and PCN Board LOCATION Salutem PCN Office Humberstone Medical Centre, 150 Wycombe Road, Leicester CONTRACT Twenty-five hours per week GRADE and SALARY Band EightA AfC, depending on Experience. Job Summary The post holder will be responsible for providing operational management support to the 5 practices within Salutem PCN. The PCN Manager forms an integral part of the PCN leadership working alongside the Clinical Director, the PCN administrator and the PCN board members. The post holder will act as the main point of contact of expertise, coordinate the successful achievement of all PCN DES contractual requirements, support the translation of national and local policies into meaningful changes, and support collaborative working between multiple organisations to achieve improved outcomes for the local population.
The post holder is not responsible for Financial Management but has oversight of it by liaising with the Bookkeeper and the administrator where required to ensure financial management and reconciliation of financial funds and maintaining accurate financial records. The post holder will assist the Clinical Director who has strategic oversight, keeping abreast of all changes likely to affect the service now and in the future, including the operational planning, designing, implementing and reviewing new services and day to day management of these, for the PCN. The post holder will be responsible for the development, management and maintenance of systems and processes to ensure the PCN operates at the highest level of performance and accountability. MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Organisational: Support the PCN Clinical Director and the administrator to ensure the smooth running of the network.
Oversee and develop the role of the PCN administrator. To be involved in the management and development of the network to drive continual improvement. Work with the PCN Clinical Director to put in place strategic and operational planning processes to support the PCNs objectives. Oversee the coordination and delivery of enhanced services and other service submissions on behalf of the network.
Be a point of contact for Practice Managers Support the PCN Clinical Director with the writing of business and development plans as required. Help develop job descriptions, person specifications and selection and recruitment activities for new services (if required) to ensure the correct interpretation of the PCNs requirements have been understood Support recruitment, induction and training of new PCN staff where required Provide ongoing HR Line manager requirements for the ARRS staff. Support effective communication and a positive working culture within the PCN. Oversee the training and development of PCN ARRS staff, including ensuring regular appraisals take place.
Assist the Clinical Director in analysing service specifications, performance indicators and data collection requirements to inform design for new PCN services Assist with delivery of new PCN services. Carry out any other duties as may reasonably be required by the Clinical Director, PCN Board and its members. Finance and Administration Oversee the PCN administrator in the day-to-day management of the PCN finances. Liaise with the Bookkeeper, Clinical Director and Accountant if required.
Quality and Governance Work with the individual practice managers to ensure the PCNs compliance with GDPR and FOI along with other relevant legislation and professional information management standards such as GMC/BMA and LMC guidance. Ensure the PCN Board and Clinical Director adhere to the governance structure as set out in the Network Agreement. Communication Promote and maintain good relationships between, and with all member practices Establish effective relationships with key stakeholders across the local health economy related to the PCN, to assist in the wider aims of the PCN in providing and supporting quality health care in the neighbourhood. This job description and the above areas of responsibility are an indication of the role and not an exhaustive list.
They could be subject to change. The post holder may be required to undertake other duties as may reasonably be required of you commensurate with your grade and/or hours of work at your place of work. Confidentiality All staff are required to respect the confidentiality of all PCN business and the business of the PCNs staff, residents, patients and general public which they may learn in the execution of their duties. Data Protection All staff are expected to adhere to the regulations regarding the Data Protection Act 1984 and 2018.
Health and Safety To carry out the duties placed on employees by the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 i.e. 1) To take reasonable care for the Health and Safety of themselves and of other persons who may be affected by their acts or omissions at work. 2) To co-operate with their employer as far as is necessary to meet the requirements of the legislation. 3) Maintain adequate levels of physical fitness to ensure that manual handling procedures can be carried out safely and effectively 4) Not to intentionally or recklessly interfere with or misuse anything provided in the interest of health, safety or welfare in the pursuance of any relevant statuary provision.
Equality and Diversity To ensure that all duties are carried out to the highest possible standard, and in accordance with current quality initiatives within the area of work and Managing Diversity and Equal Opportunities in Employment Policy. Risk Management To have a commitment to identifying and minimising risk, report all incidents and report to manager any risks, which need to be assessed. Professional Registration All qualified / professional staff are required to adhere to the relevant Code of Practice (and other guidance issued by them). It is the responsibility of the individual concerned to keep professionally registered and updated in accordance with the requirements of the relevant Code of Practice and to follow guidance issues by the professional body.
Policies and Procedures The post holder is expected to comply with all relevant PCN policies, procedures and guidelines

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