PCN Business and Transformation Manager
| Posting date: | 27 April 2026 |
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| Salary: | £50,000.00 to £55,000.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £50000.00 - £55000.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 27 May 2026 |
| Location: | Stockport, SK8 5LL |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | A4536-26-0013 |
Summary
Financial Management and Governance Take ownership of the PCN's financial management, including budget setting, monitoring, and forecasting Prepare and present regular financial reports to the PCN board Ensure accurate management of ARRS funding, DES payments, and any additional income streams Work with the PCN's accountants to ensure year-end accounts are completed accurately and on time Identify financial risks and opportunities and bring these to the attention of the board proactively Ensure financial controls and processes are fit for purpose and proportionate to the organisation's size Statutory and Company Compliance Ensure the PCN meets all obligations as a limited company, including Companies House filings and director responsibilities Maintain oversight of the PCN's governance framework, ensuring policies and processes remain current and compliant Act as Company Secretary or support this function as required Ensure the PCN maintains appropriate insurance, data protection compliance, and employment law obligations Provide assurance to the board that statutory obligations are being met Strategic Development and System Relationships Support the Clinical Director in developing and maintaining the PCN's strategic direction Monitor national and local policy developments, particularly the Neighbourhood Health Framework and Primary Care Network DES requirements, and brief the board on implications Develop and maintain productive working relationships with the ICB, local authority, and place-based partners Support the PCN to position itself effectively within neighbourhood and place-based structures as these develop Represent the PCN at system meetings as delegated by the Clinical Director Identify and pursue opportunities for new income, contracts, or partnership working that are aligned with the PCN's strategy Workforce and Contracting Oversight Provide strategic oversight of the ARRS workforce, working alongside the Operations Manager who manages day-to-day deployment Provide line management to the Operations Lead and PCN Admin Lead Ensure ARRS roles are being used appropriately, in line with national guidance, and that the PCN is maximising its entitlement Oversee any contracts or service level agreements held by the PCN Support recruitment and HR processes as required, including for senior roles Ensure the health, safety and well-being of self and others working within the PCN Maximise training opportunities for the PCN team Board and Leadership Support Prepare board meeting agendas, papers, and minutes in conjunction with the Clinical Director and ensure these are shared with the wider PCN team in a timely way Ensure the board has the information it needs to make sound decisions, presented clearly and accessibly Manage the PCN's annual planning cycle and business planning process Support effective communication between the PCN, its member practices, and external partners Programme, Performance and KPI Management Work closely with the wider PCN Team to deliver our ICB transformation programmes including access improvement, digital optimisation, LTC models and team expansion Manage the PCN Des to ensure maximum achievement across all sites providing data driven recommendations to enhance practice / PCN performance Consider, suggest and lead on PCN developmental programmes to both ensure compliance and ensure PCN longevity by maximising PCN / Practice income Expand the role of the PCN in Research studies in agreement with the wider PCN Team Look to maximise opportunity for growth and expansion of service offer, potential across PCN boundaries working towards a larger Neighbourhood model Take lead responsibility for the PCN transformation programme including quality improvement and digital transformation. Additional information This role is being created at a time of significant change in primary care. The NHS Neighbourhood Health Framework, if implemented as proposed, will substantially reshape how general practice operates within its local health system. The PCN is committed to being well-positioned to respond to and shape these changes, rather than simply react to them. The postholder will play a central role in helping the PCN navigate this period and should be energised by, rather than daunted by, working in an environment of constructive uncertainty. Bramhall & Cheadle Hulme PCN consist of 5 local practices covering a population of approx. 59,000 patients; The Village Surgery Cheadle Hulme Medical Group Bramhall Health Centre Bramhall & Shaw Heath Medical Group Hulme Hall Medical Group The PCN has a significant role in achieving both our local and ICB strategic aims of; Improving access to general practice and neighbourhood-based care Reducing health inequality across our diverse population Supporting delivery of same day access, enhanced access and urgent care pathways Strengthening integration of neighbourhood multidisciplinary working Supporting integration with community, mental health, acute, local authority and voluntary sector partners Ensuring high quality, safe, effective and well led services in line with the NHS Plan, CQC and ICB Governance Frameworks The PCN is dedicated to ensuring the privacy and dignity of its employees and patients and as such the post holder will support equality, diversity and the rights of patients, carers and colleagues. We are committed to a vision of creating healthier communities in a sustainable manner.