Job summary
PCN Business Manager Practice Manager Primary Care Operations Lead If you understand how primary care really works and you're ready to lead at scale this role was built for you.
Main duties of the job
PRIMARY CARE REGIONAL MANAGER The Pharmacist Network | South London | Hybrid £48,000 base + OTE £8,000£10,000 (uncapped) Full-time Hybrid The Pharmacist Network is a fast-growing, pharmacist-led primary care organisation. We deliver clinical and operational services to GP practices and Primary Care Networks (PCNs) across England. As we expand, we need experienced Primary Care Regional Managers who know the primary care landscape inside out. We're not looking for someone who needs primary care explained to them. We want someone who has lived it managed the pressures, built the relationships, and knows what makes a PCN or GP practice actually work.
About us
The Pharmacist Network is a pharmacist-led organisation providing high-quality pharmacist and pharmacy technician services to general practices nationwide. We are committed to delivering patient-centred care and fostering a culture of positivity, transparency and excellence. Our workforce of over 250 pharmacists and pharmacy technicians is supported by an experienced senior clinical team who facilitate training, development and workflow management across primary care and PCN settings.
Details
- Date posted: 30 July 2026
- Pay scheme: Other
- Salary: Depending on experience
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time
- Reference number: 000234
- Job locations: South West England, South West England, Tyne and Wear, NE4 7YB, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
The Opportunity
You'll take ownership of 20–30 GP/PCN contracts across your region. You'll lead clinical and operational teams, manage performance, and be the person your NHS partners rely on. You'll have the autonomy to run your region the way you think is best — and a commission structure that rewards you when it delivers.
Base: £48,000
OTE: £8,000–£10,000 — and there's no ceiling on what you can earn
Commission is tied to clear performance targets across headcount growth, service delivery, and margin — the better your region performs, the more you earn.
What You'll Be Doing
- Managing day-to-day regional operations across 20–30 primary care contracts
- Line managing Senior and Lead Pharmacists, providing coaching and clinical oversight
- Monitoring KPIs, contract performance, and workforce metrics — stepping in proactively when needed
- Developing and maintaining strong relationships with GP Practices, PCNs, and ICBs
- Leading workforce planning, recruitment, and staff development across your region
- Ensuring CQC and NHS governance compliance across all services
- Identifying opportunities for service growth and commercial development
- Reporting regional performance to the Managing Director and senior leadership team
Who We're Looking For
This role is ideal if you are currently working as a PCN Business Manager, Practice Manager, Primary Care Operations Manager, or Multi-site Primary Care Lead — and you're ready to take the next step.
You'll need:
- 3+ years in a senior operational or leadership role
- Direct, hands-on experience in primary care (GP, PCN, NHS)
- Proven ability to lead and influence multi-site teams
- Deep knowledge of NHS structures and PCN operations
- Strong performance management and analytical skills
- Full UK driving licence
You'll stand out if you have:
- An existing network across GP practices or PCNs in your region
- Experience in service redesign or pathway improvement
- A background in healthcare ops or medicines optimisation
- A leadership or management qualification
- Experience as a registered healthcare professional
Why Join The Pharmacist Network?
- Real autonomy — you manage your own diary and your own region
- Uncapped commission with a clear, transparent structure
- Travel expenses fully covered
- Hybrid working — weekly regional travel, monthly HQ visit
- Genuine career progression as TPN grows nationally
- Leadership team with 60+ years of combined primary care director-level experience
- Meaningful work — improving NHS primary care outcomes every day
Apply now or get in touch to find out more. We're happy to have an informal conversation before you commit to anything.
DBS check required | Full UK driving licence essential
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Leadership and Operational experience
- Background in primary care
Desirable
- Leadership and primary care experience
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This advert is for Primary Care Regional Manager (South London Area) with The Pharmacist Network in South West England, United Kingdom. It is listed as a Manager and corporate role. The advertised salary is Depends on experience. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 24 Aug 2026.
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