Seacroft Primary Care Network (PCN) Programme Manager Consultant

Seacroft Primary Care Network (PCN) Programme Manager Consultant

The PCN Programme Manager (Consultant) will provide highlyautonomous, specialist programme management support to enable delivery ofpriority PCN programmes and transformation initiatives.

The consultant will bring deep expertise in QualityImprovement, primary care financial flows, and digital/IT systems,supporting the PCN to deliver measurable improvements and maximise value fromavailable resources.

This role provides additional programme managementcapacity and is not intended to be filled from existing programmemanagement resources.

Main duties of the job

Scope of the Consultancy

The consultant will agree priorities with PCN leadership andmanage delivery independently, focusing on outcomes, impact, andsustainability, rather than operational line management.

About us

We are a group of four practices actively working together to support our patients in our area.

We have a dedicated PCN Team who specialise in the proactive care of the our patients within our community. We provide, coordinated, pro-active, and integrated services to our community.

Job responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage agreed PCN programmes and workstreams from initiation to delivery and evaluation.
• Develop and maintain clear programme plans, milestones, risks, and dependencies.
• Provide concise, outcome-focused updates to PCN leadership.

Autonomous Working & Additional Capacity

• Operate with a high degree of autonomy, prioritising effectively within limited weekly hours.
• Provide additional programme capacity, complementing existing PCN roles.
• Act as a trusted advisor to the Clinical Director and PCN leadership team.

Quality Improvement

• Apply recognised Quality Improvement methodologies to support service redesign and performance improvement.
• Support practices to test change, use data effectively, and embed sustainable improvement.
• Ensure learning is captured and shared across the PCN.
• Bring strong understanding of primary care financial flows, PCN funding, and contractual requirements.
• Support alignment of funding, activity, and outcomes.
• Identify opportunities to improve value for money and financial sustainability.

Digital & IT Systems

• Work confidently with primary care IT systems, digital tools, and data platforms.
• Support improved use of data for delivery, monitoring, and decision-making.
• Translate digital and performance data into clear insights for PCN leaders.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Work collaboratively with GP practices, PCN staff, and system partners.
• Communicate complex information clearly and pragmatically.
• Support shared understanding and alignment across the PCN.
• Agreed programme plans for priority PCN initiatives.
• Regular progress reports highlighting delivery status, risks, and actions.
• Practical Quality Improvement support and facilitation.
• Financial insight and recommendations supporting effective use of PCN funding.
• Improved use of digital and data systems for oversight and reporting.
• Clear, actionable recommendations to improve delivery and sustainability.
• Please see attached document for more information

Person Specification Experience

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Qualifications

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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.