Job description attached. Summary below Job Purpose: The post-holder will provide senior management and expertise in finance, strategic leadership, operational oversight and workforce planning for our Primary Care Network (PCN). The role will work alongside the PCN Clinical Director and in close collaboration with other PCN Support roles to coordinating the successful achievement of all governance requirements. The PCN Manager will work with the PCN to translate national and local policy into meaningful changes, clarifying strategic objectives and priorities for the network delivery of contract requirements including PCN DES and local Enhanced Service targets. It will oversee the delivery of PCN services, aligning them with the NHS Long Term Plan objectives. Any areas of underperformance will be identified, and improvement plans implemented in collaboration with stakeholders. It will provide regular performance reports to the PCN Board and Clinical Director. The post-holder will act as a key point of contact for member practices, fostering collaboration and communication working to support member practices to achieve improved outcomes for the local population with a key focus on improving inequalities in healthcare. The post-holder will be responsible for financial oversight and will develop, manage and monitor PCN financial plans, ensuring that budgets are managed effectively and within delegated limits. It will oversee claims for funding and reimbursements, ensuring accuracy and compliance with contractual requirements. Identify opportunities for additional funding and resource allocation. The post holder will be required to support the Lead Practice in human resources management developing the PCN Workforce plan, supporting the recruitment, onboarding and management of PCN staff. Working in collaboration with the Lead Practice, it will ensure that HR policies and procedures that support staff well-being, development and retention, are developed, implemented and followed. The post holder will ensure that appropriate appraisals are undertaken, manage performance issues and provide leadership to ensure a positive and productive environment. The PCN Clinical directors have incorporated Swadlincote Primary Health Care Resources ltd (SPHeRe) as an organisation capable of holding NHS provider contracts and directly employing staff of the PCN. At present central PCN employed staff are under the contractual control of Heartwood Medical Practice. It is planned that in due course employment will TUPE to SPHeRe thus providing the PCN with a formal entity which all existing PCN functions and elements of this job description will fall under. Travel between Network sites and to other venues for meetings etc, will be required from time to time. The primary workplace will be Ragsdale House, 138 Burton Road, Woodville, DE11 7JG.