Primary Care Network Leadership and Management Development Programme
Perfect for Clinical Directors, PCN team leaders, senior administrators, PCN managers, operations leads, digital and transformation leads, and anyone with management responsibilities
I really enjoyed this programme, looked forward to each session and learned something each time. Can we do it all over again? :)
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Attendee
Lincolnshire Development Programme
The Programme
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The Programme
Below is an outline of the management and leadership programme, which will be provided in 6 sessions for PCN team leaders, senior administrators, PCN managers, operations leads, digital and transformation leads, and anyone with management responsibilities.
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Each session lasts 2.5 hours online.
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Programme Aims
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Build strong teams through understanding team dynamics and coalition management.
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Master your financial and network governance to manage PCN resources and compliance effectively.
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Increase HR knowledge to handle workforce planning and development
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Drive change using quality improvement and data-driven decision-making.
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Leverage technology to enhance productivity and support key tasks.
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PLUS
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FREE 3 months access to the members club
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The latest breakdown regarding PCN guidance
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A Comprehensive library of PCN Resources & Templates
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Access to the ARRS Salary Calculators
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Access to Masterclasses and Q&A sessions
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Digital & Transformation Lead Resources
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Forum
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​Session 1: 1st May Understanding your Environment
Session 2: 22nd May Finance
Session 3: 12th June HR Basics every PCN Manager should know
Session 4: 19th June Influencing Change
Session 5: 26th June Governance
Session 6: 3rd July Productivity & Using AI
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​​Further Details of each session
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Session 1: Understanding your Environment
These sessions are focused on building a strong and supportive team dynamic, where responsibility and accountability are clearly defined.
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Building a coalition.
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The five dysfunctions of a team where we will explore how the following common issues occur and how to address them:
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Absence of trust.
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Fear of conflict.
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Lack of commitment.
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Avoidance of team accountability.
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Inattention to team objectives.
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Building positive working relationships with PMs, Clinical Directors and other key roles and partners.
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3. The skills required, the challenges and opportunities for boundary-spanning roles.
Session 2: Finance
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Knowing your numbers – The core elements of the DES.
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Presenting information.
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Strategic and scenario planning.
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Workforce implications.
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Creating systems and processes.
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Financial governance.
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Session 3: HR Basics every PCN Manager should know
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Recruitment and selection.
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Learning and development.
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Succession planning.
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Terms and conditions.
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Compensation and benefits.
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Organisational culture.
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Session 4: Influencing Change
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​This session will introduce you to simple yet effective tools to help influence and drive change and
decision-making.
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The session will cover:
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Utilising quality improvement principles.
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Complexity theory.
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Scenario planning.
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Using data to inform decisions.
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Creating decision-making principles for the future.
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Making the case for change.
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Session 5: Governance
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The common issues networks experience when it comes to Corporate and Clinical Governance.
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The session will also include the seven pillars of clinical and non-clinical governance.​​
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Session 6: Productivity & Using AI
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The aim is for you to walk away with greater clarity and deeper understanding, which will help
you feel productive by your own definition.
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The session will also walk you through how to use AI tools to
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Create financial scenarios.
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Reports and presentation.
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Workforce analysis.
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Images.
It's very useful for PCN managers, content excellent, lots of time to discuss with others.
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Attendee
Lincolnshire Development Programme
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When does the course start?PCN Plus launches on 13th June 2024. The course is being delivered over ten months, with one subject/module covered per monthly live session.
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How much experience is required to start the course?PCN Plus has been created for experienced PCN leaders and Clinical Directors. The course is a leadership programme specifically related to the unique format, challenges and opportunities that stem from leading within a PCN.
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Who is delivering the course?- Experienced PCN Manager Tara Humphrey and host of the Business of Healthcare Podcast - Experienced PCN Clinical Director and eGPlearning founder Dr Hussain Gandhi - Experienced GP Partner and eGPlearning Podblast collaborator Dr Andrew Foster - Former NHS Chief Executive Ben Gowland and host of The General Practice Podcast Together they have a proven track record in leading general practices, primary care services and PCN Networks. Combining their expertise, to bring you PCN Plus, a leadership programme that speaks to the heart of the challenges and opportunities you will face as a PCN leader.
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How is the course delivered?PCN Plus comprises of ten, live, online teaching sessions which take place on the second Thursday of each month on Zoom, from 7.00 to 9.00PM. As well as the live monthly sessions, participants will receive a range of additional resources, information and useful materials, as well as access to an exclusive membership community only for programme participants.
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How much is the course and how do I apply?The course is £3,000 + VAT per person. An early bird booking discount is available for those registering before 31st May 2024 - plus 6 months free THC membership! Please apply using the form on this page, or by emailing pcnplus@outlook.com directly.
OUR EXPERTISE
With the experience and expertise of leading 11 training hubs, supporting over 200 Primary Care Networks, 4 GP Federations and 2 ICBs, Tara understands and appreciates the complexity of healthcare and what it takes to deliver projects at scale.
Tara is the CEO and founder of THC Primary Care and is passionate about sharing best practice which is easily digestible. This can be found via a repository of resources totalling over 250 blogs and 300 Business of Healthcare podcasts to date.
Tara's formal education is underpinned by:
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A degree in Business and Marketing Management
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An MBA in Leadership and Management in Healthcare.
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Completion of the General Practice Improvement Leads Programme run by NHS England
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The Chartered Institute of Professional Development Certificate in Personnel Practice.
Tara is also published in the London Journal of Primary Care and is an advisor for DigiBete, an app for young people and families living with diabetes. DigiBete is clinically approved and funded by the NHSE.
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