Introduction
General practice is at a transition point. The 2019 5 year contract has come to an end, the newly imposed 24/25 contract will make things worse, and Integrated Care Systems are prioritising the integration of general practice via the implementation of the Fuller Report. Practices are struggling to meet the workload and access requirements, and are increasingly coming under financial pressure.
This means those tasked with providing leadership to groups of GP practices, whether within a PCN, a federation, or across an integrated care system are facing a huge challenge. The need for at scale general practice to support individual member practices, make the most of an increasingly large and disparate workforce, build productive external relationships, and navigate through a constantly changing environment, is making these leadership positions potentially the most challenging roles there are in general practice right now.
There is precious little support available for these leaders. PCN Plus is a professional development course designed specifically for PCN Clinical Directors, PCN managers, federation leaders and those leading general practice within integrated care systems. It will help you to develop the skills and understanding you need to be successful in these roles, as well as enable you to become part of a cohort of individuals in a similar position to learn from and with together.
Who is it for?
If you are a PCN Clinical Director, a senior leader within a PCN, a leader of a GP federation or have leadership responsibility for general practice within an ICS seeking training and development support to better undertake the role, then this course is for you. It is specifically designed for leaders of at-scale general practice to better understand the requirements of their role, how to cope with it, how to prioritise, how to navigate through all the challenges, and most importantly how to make it a success.
What outcomes will the course achieve?
This course will provide expert input and teaching, as well as increasing your network of support from the other general practice leaders learning alongside you. It is specifically designed to help you to:
- Develop your understanding of the environment you are operating within
- Agree a vision, and clarify and articulate the reasons for working at-scale
- Put an effective medium term strategy in place
- Build member practice engagement in the organisation
- Make the most of the opportunity of the additional PCN roles
- Establish a robust financial strategy
- Improve and strengthen your delivery ability
- Develop productive external relationships
- Understand and capitalise on integrated neighbourhood teams
- Strengthen the voice of general practice within the local system
- Improve your chairing, facilitation and conflict resolution skills
- Create a succession plan for the future
- Learn from the experiences of others in similar roles
What is on the course and how does it work?
The programme will start in June 2024 and run until March 2025 and run across 10 sessions. Each month there is a live 2 hour teaching and learning session that will take place on a Thursday evening from 7-9pm. These sessions will cover the following areas:
| Session 1 | Understanding Integrated Care & Operating within the new system
Understanding different levels of integrated working
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| Session 2 | Vision and Strategy
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| Session 3 | Engagement and Co-production
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| Session 4 | Financial principles
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| Session 5 | Workforce
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| Session 6 | Business management, operations and productivity
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| Session 7 | Integrated Neighbourhood Teams
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| Session 8 | Data, Digital and Transformation
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| Session 9 | Building General Practice Influence within the system
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| Session 10 | Personal leadership and Resilience Skills
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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.
Who will deliver the course?
Experienced PCN Clinical Directors Dr Hussain Gandhi and Dr Andy Foster from eGPLearning, Ben Gowland, former NHS Chief Executive and host of the General Practice Podcast, and Tara Humphrey, an experienced PCN Manager and host of the Business of Healthcare Podcast have joined forces to bring you PCN Plus. Together they have a proven track record in leading general practices, primary care services and PCN Networks, and have combined their expertise to bring you a leadership programme that speaks to the heart of the challenges and opportunities you will face as a primary care leader in this changing environment.
How much does the course cost?
- The cost of the course if £3,000 plus VAT per person
- When completing our registration form you will have a tentative place on our programme, a formal place will only be confirmed after we have received FULL payment of the course
- No refunds will be issued after a payment is made
How do I book?
To reserve your place, or if you have any queries about the course, please contact Sarah on pcnplus@outlook.com. The total number of places on the course is limited and applications will be accepted on a first come first served basis. The deadline for receiving applications is the 31st May 2024.
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