PCN and Neighbourhood Development Manager
Norfolk Primary Care C.I.C.
Broadland Business Park, NR7 0WFView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£45,000
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
29 November 2026
14 days leftJob description
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NPCs PCN Team supports PCNs with the management of their PCNs and delivery of their contract, the Network Contract DES, and setting the foundations to move into neighbourhood working. The Team provide a variety of support, including but not limited to: management, project, HR / personnel, compliance and financial. This post is a PCN and Neighbourhood Development Manager, who will be a member of NPCs PCN Team and will be jointly responsible for the delivery of NPCs PCN services.
The post holder will support with management of the PCNs and transition Networks into the new neighbourhood ways of working as per the NHS 10 year plan, providing managerial, analytical and development support. This post requires a flexible can-do attitude with adaptability, a responsive, positive approach to change, and attention to detail.
The key responsibilities of the role are as
- To have a good understanding of the PCN Network
Contract DES, and to be able to support PCNs with their delivery of this
contract, including key areas such as Enhanced Access and ARRS staff rules.
- To understand and support PCNs with managing
their budgets, including DES monies, ARRS funding, and additional payments,
such as IIF.
- To provide governance and administrative support
to the PCNs. This will include preparing meeting agendas and associated papers,
taking notes, updating action logs, and managing PCN data.
- To act as a point of contact for allocated PCNs.
- To act as a Line Manager for named ARRS staff
including both clinical and non-clinical staff. This will include providing
day-to-day support, as well as being responsible for completing return to work
and appraisals.
- To support all members of the PCN, and wider NPC
Teams.
- To provide ongoing support to the Clinical
Directors and GP practices within the PCNs, ensuring there is regular
communication, that PCNs remain engaged, and that there is shared understanding
of the PCNs goals.
- To work collaboratively with local system
partners. To manage and actively promote relationships with key stakeholders,
including, but not limited to: provider organisations, VCSE and non-statutory
organisations.
- To support with the management of contracts
including sub-contractors with providers, being responsible for regular
provider management review meetings.
- To oversee and manage the delivery of PCN
specific and the wider PCN / NPC Team projects.
- To assist with writing Expressions of Interest /
bids.
- To assist with the review of and interpretation
of data, to support the development of primary care at scale, and to aide PCNs
with their delivery of Population Health Management work.
- To provide leadership in the design and
implementation of neighbourhood working, supporting system transition in line
with the Governments 10 Year NHS Plan.
- To act as a source of expertise for practices on
neighbourhood development, including interpretation of guidance and
implementation of agreed ways of working.
- To work with practices within the networks to
identify areas of common concern or potential for collaborative working to
improve the resilience of general practice, sustain local services and support
recruitment and retention of key members of the primary care workforce.
- To use knowledge of local and national
strategies and frameworks to further develop the work of the PCNs, seeking
opportunities to gain additional funding to enhance the scope and pace of
development.
Norfolk Primary Care Ltd is a Community Interest Company. It was established to:
- Support and strengthen primary care and to promote and assist practices to improve quality by working with and on behalf of primary care in Norfolk.
- Help with challenges identified by practices workload, GP recruitment, sharing best practice.
- Recognise the changing nature of primary care and assist to ensure that the right level of service is provided to address the needs of the local population.
- Provide benefit to patients of primary care, the clinicians and administrators who work in it and practice organisations in Norfolk.
- Work within health systems to provide patient care in innovative and solution-focused ways.
- We offer successful candidates a supportive working environment, competitive salary, excellent working conditions and the benefits of the NHS pension scheme. Other benefits include access to NHS discounts and discounted First Bus travel.
If you are interested in working in an organisation committed to a culture of professionalism, growth, integrity, positivity and kindness then we would love to hear from you.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to communicate complex and sensitive information effectively with a range of stakeholders at all levels by telephone, email and face to face.
- Ability to follow legal, ethical, professional and organisational policies/procedures and codes of conduct.
- Excellent interpersonal, influencing, negotiation skills and organisation skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and to meet deadlines.
- Good IT skills.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Ability to use own initiative, discretion and sensitivity.
Desirable: - Full driving license.
Experience
Essential
- An understanding of the background to and aims of current healthcare policy.
- Experience of working with or in the NHS or public sector.
- An understanding of the Network Contract DES and what this requires of practices / PCNs.
- Ability to understand specifications and to produce project proposals / plans.
- Experience of managing staff, both clinical and non-clinical.
- Experience of undertaking service improvement(s).
Desirable
- An appreciation of the new NHS landscape including the relationship between individual providers, PCNs and commissioners.
- Experience of working in general practice.
How to apply
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First seen
12 November 2026
Last checked
15 November 2026
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