Job summary
King's Lynn Primary Care Network is looking to recruit a PCN manager. The role is offered on a full-time basis and will be based on site, with some need to travel to different PCN-related sites, including member practices.
Main duties of the job
The post-holder will:
- work flexibly to support the PCN clinical director and the PCN practices, to develop the primary care network.
- provide both operational and strategic management across the PCN, working closely with the PCN clinical director and the PCN leadership team, to achieve success in line with the PCN Network Contract DES and the PCNs local priorities.
- provide line management to PCN-employed staff, to ensure they are supported and co-ordinated within the PCN. Project management of current and new services, contracts, outreach, research projects to ensure effective patient care.
- share oversight of the financial management of the PCN. This includes budget management (current contracts and future new services / projects), staffing allocation and cover allowance with reporting, extracting data and overview of invoices and payments on behalf of the PCN.
- strive to develop strong working relationships with a wide range of healthcare partners and stakeholders.
- represent the PCN in a variety of forums.
About us
Based in the new purpose-built Kings Lynn Health Hub, the Kings Lynn Primary Care Network (PCN) serves a population of c. 71, 000 patients across the Kings Lynn area within West Norfolk.
Working collaboratively with other partners to strengthen and support the delivery of primary care services, the PCN consists of 3 core GP practices Vida Healthcare, St James Medical Practice, Southgates Medical and Surgical Centre & the Woottons Surgery.
The PCN is led by a clinical director, Dr Caroline Delves.
Details
- Date posted: 01 July 2026
- Pay scheme: Other
- Salary: £40,000 to £45,000 a year
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time
- Reference number: 29776
- Job locations: SOUTHGATES MED &SURG CTR & WOOTTONS, 41 GOODWINS ROAD, KING'S LYNN, Norfolk, PE30 5QX, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
If you would like to find out more information about this role, please see the attached job description and person specification.
Person specification
To be considered for this role all candidates should have the following:
Essential
- Educated to A-level
- Recognised management qualification or equivalent experience (5 years at senior level)
- Project management qualification or equivalent experience (5 years)
- Experience of working in a management role within primary care
- Experience of project and change management
- Experience of writing business cases and bids
Desirable
- Experience of working within a PCN
- Knowledge of the Network Contract DES specifications
- Experience of working with a range of local stakeholders and other providers
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This advert is for Primary Care Network (PCN) Manager with Primary Care Careers in Bury St Edmunds, East of England, England. It is listed as a Manager and corporate role. The advertised salary is £40,000 to £45,000 a year. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 13 Jul 2026.
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