Job summary We have an opportunity to create new ways of working to support Primary Care within our friendly, forward-thinking Primary Care Network. Newport & Central PCN is evolving with scope for further development as we expand. We are currently looking for a highly detailed individual to support the PCN Network Manager and Clinical Director in all aspects of PCN operational functionality to motivate and manage staff, optimise efficiency and overall performance and ensure the PCN achieves its long term operational objectives. Interviews for this role will take place on Thursday 22nd May 2025 - with shortlisting taking place on Wednesday 14th May 2025. Main duties of the job We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic, detail-driven Operational Lead to support day-to-day operational delivery across our practice-based teams, delivering services against key performance indicators of the PCN Network Contract and other key network service areas. For this reason, the role will form an integral part of the PCN leadership team, working alongside the Clinical Director, Network Manager and senior leadership team. The role will place a strong emphasis on maintaining and increasing operational efficiencies and safety measures and will be based at the PCN offices in Shawbirch, with the requirement to attend meetings at locations around the network area. We have a full-time vacancy available with flexible working (within core practice hours: 8:30am- 5:00pm Monday - Friday). We offer a competitive salary with NHS Pension. About us Newport & Central PCN is a network of 4 GP Practices with a combined population of over 61,000 patients. These include Linden Hall Surgery and Wellington Road Surgery in Newport and Donnington Medical Practice and Shawbirch Medical Centre in Telford. Applicants will be employed through the Newport & Central PCN Ltd company and will be eligible for NHS Pension. Date posted 16 April 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary £17 to £19 an hour Range dependant on experience Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number A5377-25-0001 Job locations Newport & Central PCN Hub 5 Acorn Way Shawbirch Shropshire TF5 0LW Donnington Medical Practice Wrekin Drive Donnington Telford Shropshire TF2 8EA Wellington Road Surgery Wellington Road Newport Shropshire TF10 7HG Shawbirch Medical Centre Brandon Avenue Admaston Telford Shropshire TF5 0DU Linden Hall Surgery Station Road Newport Shropshire TF10 7EN Job description Job responsibilities To work closely with the senior management team to deliver the PCN's priorities. You will also work with the PCN GP Practices and other health and social care organisations in various sites and settings within the community to fulfil the role's requirements. Please see the supporting information for the complete Job Description. Job description Job responsibilities To work closely with the senior management team to deliver the PCN's priorities. You will also work with the PCN GP Practices and other health and social care organisations in various sites and settings within the community to fulfil the role's requirements. Please see the supporting information for the complete Job Description. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Please see attached person spec Desirable Please see attached person spec Person Specification Qualifications Essential Please see attached person spec Desirable Please see attached person spec 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 Newport & Central Primary Care Network Address Newport & Central PCN Hub 5 Acorn Way Shawbirch Shropshire TF5 0LW Employer's website https://newportandcentralpcn.gpweb.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)