PCN Operations Manager (Bradford)

Compass Associates
united kingdom
3 days ago
Create job alert

PCN Operations Manager | Primary Care

Full Time – Hybrid role

Based around Bradford

Up to £50,000 + performance bonus

Company

Delighted to be working in partnership with an award-winning, dynamic, fast-paced healthcare organisation with over 25 years’ combined experience in the NHS, primary care, health informatics and the pharmacy sector. Providing tailor-made primary care packages through a fully managed clinical pharmacist or technician-led model suited to the needs of Primary Care Networks (PCNs), GP practices and clients to help reduce workloads and streamline processes.

In this pivotal role, you will collaborate closely with the Board of Directors, the Clinical Operations Manager, the Training and Development team, and the Senior Leadership Team to further enhance clinical excellence, drive business growth, and ultimately improve patient care by addressing the challenges in today’s primary care environments.

This is a full-time position (8 hours per day, from 8am to 5pm) based in Central Bradford, overlooking the City Park; with the flexibility for occasional remote working as needed.

If you're passionate about making a difference in healthcare and thrive in a fast-paced, forward-thinking organisation, I would love to hear from you!

Role Requirements:

  • Evidence of continued professional development
  • Vast experience of working within primary care and the intricate functions
  • Has a planned and organised approach with an ability to prioritise own workload to meet strict deadlines
  • Excellent communication skills including verbal and written
  • Able to effectively manage allocated resources
  • Good clinical pharmacy knowledge including terminology
  • An appreciation of NHS agenda and government targets
  • An intricate knowledge of primary care and the NHS
  • Understand the Primary Care Network DES and GMS and PMS contracts
  • Honesty, integrity and evidence of improving patient outcomes
  • Good working knowledge and experience of Microsoft Office, MS Word, Excel, Outlook, Powerpoint
  • Knowledge and awareness of the legal, ethical, professional and organisational policies and procedures relevant to the role
  • Experience in supporting common acute and long-term conditions
  • Strong clinical leadership, communication and interpersonal skills and good understanding of PCN working
  • Confident individual with a proactive attitude.
  • A self-starter, able to demonstrate high levels of initiative and motivation, but also work closely with other team members and displaying trust, loyalty and be able to meet deadlines

Main Duties include:

  • Managing the day to day running of the business ensuring clinical pharmacists and pharmacy technicians and any other clinical and non-clinical members of the team deliver services to an excellent standard which meets and exceeds CPPE, GPhC, Royal Pharmaceutical Society and all other regulatory and legal standards.
  • Service development and delivery to an excellent standard and always looking to take the service delivered to the next level beyond what is being currently delivered
  • Providing leadership, direction, and management of all staff members
  • Help develop a culture of openness and transparency with all team members
  • Develop and execute training resources and methods
  • Liaising with clients and stakeholders
  • Helping with managing rota’s, attendance, punctuality, clinical incidents
  • Measuring service delivery against internal frameworks, using KPI’s to performance manage and improve clinical outcomes
  • Manage enrolment and completion of the CPPE course for staff members
  • Training and development of staff members, and implementing PDP plans
  • Reviewing staff performance, performance management of all members of the team ensuring they are hitting the relevant targets and demonstrating weekly growth of their clinical activities and ensuring KPI’s are being met and exceeded.
  • Develop, execute and monitor key metrics and dashboards which monitor any services delivered operationally and show these to the Shareholders, Board of Directors or Senior Leadership when required such as but not restricted to patient satisfaction, client feedback, monitoring clinical data reports.
  • Ensuring staff training, compliance and competencies are up to date and meet the desired need
  • Ensuring staff behaviour and ethos is aligned with the ethos and vision of the business
  • Providing operational recommendations to the other members of the executive management team
  • Advising on short-term and long-term operational and business planning
  • Establishing and developing relations with senior management and external partners and stakeholders

Further Information

If you are looking for an exciting new challenge and the opportunity to become an integral part of a successful business, get in touch with Beth for a confidential chat on or send your updated CV to

Compass Associates Ltd is acting as a Recruitment Consultancy for this permanent vacancy; we offer £200 John Lewis vouchers for each successful recommendation.

Related Jobs

View all jobs

PCN Operations Manager (Bradford)

Account Manager

API/ASME Inspector

API/ASME Inspector (Runcorn)

API/ASME Inspector

Get the latest insights and jobs direct. Sign up for our newsletter.

By subscribing you agree to our privacy policy and terms of service.

Industry Insights

Discover insightful articles, industry insights, expert tips, and curated resources.

Rural-Remote Biotech Jobs: Making Waves Beyond the Big Cities

A Fresh Outlook for Biotech Professionals When people think of biotech jobs in the UK, their minds often jump to the famous “Golden Triangle” encompassing London, Oxford, and Cambridge—areas historically rich in research institutes, biotech start-ups, and Big Pharma headquarters. While these regions remain crucial to the sector, the landscape is evolving. New technologies, changes in work culture, and the increasing feasibility of remote and hybrid roles are drawing life science professionals away from city centres and into the rural or coastal parts of the country. At BiotechnologyJobs.co.uk, we see more and more postings for roles in beautiful, often overlooked areas—from the hills of North Wales and the rolling landscapes of Yorkshire to the spectacular coastlines of Cornwall and Argyll. Even jobseekers are becoming more adventurous with their search terms, going beyond “lab technician in London” to include lifestyle-driven queries like “tech jobs by the sea” or “biotech remote countryside.” Why are these opportunities emerging now? The COVID-19 pandemic changed perceptions around how research and product development teams operate. Laboratories once thought it essential for everyone to be physically present all the time, but many tasks—particularly in data-intensive or administrative areas—proved workable with remote collaboration. Moreover, biotech itself is diversifying. Marine biology initiatives, agricultural biotech, digital health, and bioinformatics often take place outside city labs, tapping into local ecosystems or farmland as living laboratories. Below, we delve into how biotech professionals can embrace rural or seaside living without sacrificing career momentum. Whether you’re a research scientist hoping to reduce your urban commute, a bioinformatician who can work from anywhere, or a regulatory affairs specialist longing to live near the coast, rural-remote biotech roles offer exciting, career-enhancing possibilities.

Quantum-Enhanced AI in Biotech: The Next Big Leap for Life Sciences

Biotechnology sits at the confluence of science and innovation, pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in healthcare, agriculture, and beyond. In the past few decades, Artificial Intelligence (AI) has supercharged this field by offering predictive modelling and data analysis tools that are faster and more accurate than ever before. But a new, potentially game-changing ally is emerging in the quest to deepen our understanding of life’s complexities: quantum computing. Early signs suggest that quantum-enhanced AI could give biotech research a major shot in the arm—enabling new breakthroughs in drug discovery, genomics, and computational biology at speeds previously thought unattainable. By harnessing qubits instead of binary bits, quantum computing can explore vast solution spaces in parallel, promising to streamline processes that currently cost millions of pounds and untold hours of lab time. In this article, we’ll explore: How quantum computing differs from traditional computing. Why AI, particularly in biotechnology, stands to benefit from quantum’s speed and scale. Practical applications—from rational drug design to personalised medicine—that could be revolutionised. The emergence of quantum-biotech roles, including salary insights and skill requirements. Actionable strategies for professionals ready to ride the next wave of scientific innovation. Whether you’re a biotech professional looking to future-proof your career, a student investigating the next hot field, or simply curious about the intersection of cutting-edge tech and life sciences, read on. You’ll discover how quantum-enhanced AI is poised to reshape biotechnology and what you can do to be part of this transformation.

Biotech Jobs at Newly Funded UK Start-ups: Q3 2025 Investment Tracker

Biotechnology in the United Kingdom is experiencing a golden age. Once considered a niche sector, biotech has emerged as a cornerstone of innovation—transforming healthcare, agriculture, environmental management, and beyond. From gene therapy breakthroughs to novel drug delivery platforms, British biotech start-ups are leading the charge on the global stage, fuelled by a potent combination of academic excellence, government incentives, and a steady flow of venture capital. In this Q3 2025 Investment Tracker, we delve into the most exciting biotechnology start-ups in the UK that have secured funding over the past quarter. We’ll look at who they are, how they plan to use their new capital, and—crucially for job seekers—what roles they’re hiring for. Whether you’re a recent graduate searching for your first laboratory role or an industry veteran looking to lead cutting-edge research, this roundup will illuminate the opportunities awaiting you in the booming UK biotech scene.