PCN Manager- Aylesbury Central Primary Care Network
Central Aylesbury working across all PCN sites
Salary: Dependant on experience aligned to band 6 starting rate £39,959 WTE
Contract: Initial Fixed Term 6 month
33 days leave inclusive of bank holidays WTE
Employee Assistants Program
About us: www. acpcn.org
Main duties of the job
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and motivated Manager to join our forward-thinking and collaborative team at Aylesbury Central PCN.
This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in shaping and developing primary care services, making a real impact on patient care across the network. Working closely with clinical leads, practices, and system partners, you will support the delivery of high-quality, patient-centred care while driving innovation and continuous improvement.
This is a varied and rewarding role, ideal for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment and enjoys both strategic and operational responsibilities.
Why Join Us
- Be part of a supportive and innovative PCN team
- Opportunity to make a real impact on local healthcare delivery
- Gain valuable leadership and system-level experience
About us
FedBucks is a not-for-profit GP federation of 46 GP practices covering a population of over 550,000 patients across Buckinghamshire. We began in 2016 and now employ around 300 members of staff at our head office site, and across our planned and unplanned care services.
As a GP Federation and Social Enterprise, we are proud to represent our member practices and to champion primary care by working with local general practice and system partners in the provision of community-based healthcare services. We are dedicated to providing safe and compassionate care to our patients across our range of planned and unplanned healthcare services in Buckinghamshire and believe in continuous commitment to quality service delivery and positive patient outcomes.
Patients are at the heart of everything we do, and we pride ourselves in our purpose when enabling excellent patient care and supporting general practice.
FedBucks is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. All staff are expected to share this commitment and to uphold the organisations safeguarding policies and procedures at all times.
The successful applicant will be required to undergo an enhanced background check (e.g., DBS) prior to appointment, and regular safeguarding training will be provided and required.
Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership
- Support delivery of the PCNs strategic plan and priorities
- Help shape new models of care and service development
- Build strong relationships with system partners and stakeholders
- Promote engagement across all PCN practices
- Use data and insight to support decision-making
Operations & Delivery
- Oversee delivery of PCN contracts and service specifications
- Support training and development across the PCN workforce
- Identify risks and implement solutions with Network Leads
- Lead on projects and drive initiatives through to completion
- Ensure compliance with national policies and frameworks
Finance & Governance
- Support financial planning, monitoring, and reporting
- Oversee DES submissions and contractual requirements
- Contribute to effective use of resources across the PCN
Digital & Data
- Promote effective use of digital tools and business intelligence
- Develop data insights to inform service improvement
- Support digital accessibility for patients and staff
Relationship Management
- Foster a collaborative and supportive team culture
- Lead on communication and engagement across the network
- Represent the PCN at external meetings
- Support the development of PCN values and culture
Workforce & HR
- Support recruitment, induction, and retention of staff
- Contribute to workforce planning and development
- Help create clear progression opportunities within the PCN
We are looking for someone who is:
- Confident leader with strong organisational and project management skills
- Experienced in working within healthcare or a similar environment
- A collaborative team player with excellent communication skills
- Comfortable working with data to support decision-making
- Financially aware, with experience managing budgets or resources
- Passionate about improving patient care and services
Person Specification
Experience
- Primary care experience
- Experience of carrying out audits and presenting results
- Performance, quality and contract management experience
Skills and knowledge
- High level communication skills, both written and verbal
- Ability to work to tight deadlines whilst maintaining accuracy and attention to detail
- Strong IT skills to include all Microsoft Office products
- Analytical and problem solving skills
- Aware of current issues in primary care
- Knowledge of the Primary Care Network Directed Enhanced Service specification
- Experience of the EMIS Web clinical system
Qualifications
- High level of verbal, written and numerical literacy
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Other
- An understanding, acceptance, and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality
- Able to work under pressure.
- Flexible and adaptable to changing business needs
- Hard working, reliable, honest, pleasant and approachable.
- Able to work autonomously with minimal supervision
- UK driving licence
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.
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