JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title:
GP FEDERATION PROJECT MANAGER
Location:
Based at The Enhanced Services Centre. Supporting either
North, Mid or South Bedfordshire
Department/Service:
Federation
Reports to:
Head of Federating & Business Development
Responsible for:
GP Federation Portfolio in either North, Mid or South
Bedfordshire
Salary:
£40,000 per annum. Initial 12 months FTC
JOB SUMMARY
Horizon Health Choices Ltd is an independent healthcare provider supporting the NHS in
delivering community-based patient services, and as such, it is committed to providing
high quality care with greater choice.
As a GP Federation that has recently expanded from 26 to 54 member practices, one of
Horizon’s core strategical objectives is to support the collaboration of its member
practices to deliver efficiencies that increase the resilience of General Practice locally.
This role, GP Federation Project Manager, has been created to ensure Horizon Health
Choices meets the changing climate of the NHS and delivers upon this objective.
The post holder will work for the Head of Federating & Business Development with the
aim of optimising income generation from Horizon Health Choices’ assets, and
maximising opportunities for new business development.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Being responsible within their allocated locality/area of work, this role will require the post
holder to be flexible in their approach to ensuring their GP members collaborate by
delivering on the key areas of project management and business development. The
success of GP Federating across the county will include, but will not be limited to, the
following duties and responsibilities:
GP Federating



Both support and lead the development of locality-based and countywide GP
federating plans as a key deliverable.
Devise and implement an appropriate locality strategy and governance framework
to promote ambitious but realistic GP Federation aims and objectives.
Lead and manage locality federating initiatives.
JD – GP Federation Project Manager –2015-08
Page 1 of 6


Identify cost efficiencies across the locality and system-wide federation model and
develop plans for implementation in a timely fashion.
Utilise strong change management skills with the implementation of GP
Federations transforming the shape of primary care locally.
Strategy



Under the direction of the Head of Federating, create and then maintain a robust
business planning process for their localities whilst also supporting Horizon Health
Choices in its ambition for excellence.
Once implemented, to be responsible for the day-to-day management and
coordination of the business planning cycle, providing planning and project
management expertise and communicating progress and regress to the Head of
Department regularly.
Evaluate and risk-assess emerging service options in the context of Horizon
Health Choices’ strategy for their locality.
Service Improvement




Interrogate IT data in relation to services deliverables and KPIs to establish a
robust understanding of the services to enable constant service improvement to
achieve cost efficiencies and quality of service provision.
Work closely with the Head of Federating, Head of Operations and Operations
Manager to identify and implement areas of improvement in a timely fashion using
change management techniques and expertise.
Develop business cases, implement and monitor agreed service changes under
the direction of the Head of Federating.
Ensure that public and patient user views are taken into account in the planning
and monitoring of services.
Business Development



To identify new and emerging business opportunities relevant to Horizon Health
Choices’ localities and their core business. As a result, propose priorities for new
business development and work with business development colleagues to build
innovative proposals.
Support the Head of Federating & Business Development with tender submissions
and proposals to generate new business as necessary.
Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients and suppliers, ensuring
relationship management is robust.
Project Management




To project manage locality-based and countywide initiatives and new service
models to be delivered on time and within budget.
Ensure the identification, escalation and resolution of risks and issues.
Actively influence, motivate, develop and support key stakeholders.
Develop and maintain appropriate project management documentation to ensure
this is successful, such as a risk register (to identify, address and alleviate any real
JD – GP Federation Project Manager –2015-08
Page 2 of 6
and future risks), a stakeholder matrix (to identify key stakeholders and document
their individual needs and concerns) and robust mobilisation plans.
Information and Communication
In line with any agreed service developments or projects, manage the collection and
analysis of information relating to performance activity and quality, identifying correct
measures where appropriate to meet Horizon Health Choices’ standards of excellence.
KEY RELATIONSHIPS
The Federation Locality Manager will have the following key relationships:
Internal
External
Head of Federating & Business Development Clinical Commissioning Groups
Chief Executive
Partner Provider Organisations
Heads of Departments
Care Quality Commission (CQC)
Medical Director
Public Health
Clinical Federating Leads
GP Practice Members
Operations Manager
Local Acute Trusts
Community Health Services Provider
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
To follow company policies and procedures at all times.
Equal Opportunities: To promote and develop the equality of opportunity in accordance with
Horizon Health Choices Equal Opportunities Policy.
Confidentiality: To protect the confidentiality of information relating to Horizon Health Choices,
Patient and Staff or other agencies.
Quality: To provide a quality service to internal and external agencies and participate in/develop
clinical governance within sphere of responsibility.
Health and Safety: To share responsibility for abiding by Health and Safety policies and
regulations and acting in accordance with the Risk Management Policy. Horizon Health Choices’
attaches the greatest importance to the health and safety of its employees. You are expected to
make yourself aware of and comply with Horizon Health Choices’ Health and Safety policies.
Contravention of this policy will normally be regarded as a disciplinary matter.
Appraisal & Development: To participate in all mandatory training requirements. To attend
department training sessions as required for personal and service development. To participate
in the Horizon Health Choices appraisal process and set personal development plans.
Safeguarding Children: Horizon Health Choices adheres to Child Protection Procedures, and
all employees have a duty of care and a responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of
children.
JD – GP Federation Project Manager –2015-08
Page 3 of 6
Professional Registration/Codes of Conduct: Where your role requires you to maintain a
statutory professional registration, it is your responsibility to ensure that this is maintained. The
continuation of your employment is conditional upon you continuing to be registered with the
appropriate professional body. Horizon Health Choices’ will require evidence of current
registration. Failure to comply may result in your suspension from duty and could result in
disciplinary action.
Where you are a member of a professional body you are required to adhere to the relevant codes
of conduct. All managers are required to adhere to the NHS Code of Conduct for Managers.
Horizon Health Choices Ltd retains the right to change or modify job duties at any time. The above job description
is not all encompassing. Needs and requirements may vary between locations and according to business and clinic
necessity. This job description is not exhaustive and may be adjusted periodically after review and consultation. You
will also be expected to carry out any reasonable duties which may be requested from time-to-time.
JD – GP Federation Project Manager –2015-08
Page 4 of 6
Person Specification
GP Federation Project Manager
Essential
Desirable
Education/Qualifications
Project management qualification (Prince2 or Lean) or equivalent
experience


Postgraduate Diploma
Training
Evidence of ongoing professional development

Experience/ Knowledge
Sound NHS experience.

Good understanding of local health needs

Experience of devising / implementing business development
activities

Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point and MS Outlook
to intermediate level

Proven track record of developing new services

Experience of delivering successful tenders

Experience of delivering a successful transformational programme

Wide experience of handling complex business/commercial and in
confidence sensitive information, both internally and externally

Significant experience of effective and successful relationship
building and management with stakeholders, suppliers and others

Experience of establishing strategic and operational partnerships

Experience of writing robust strategic and implementation plans

Skills & Abilities
Excellent persuasive, influencing and negotiation skills; able to
influence at all levels

Analytical skills to analyse and interpret data and information

Proven Project Management skills

Excellent communicator through a range of media

Professional approach to work, demonstrating the highest integrity
at all times

Excellent team working and interpersonal skills, with the ability to
work effectively with colleagues across the organisation

Able to work on own initiative

Ability to work within tight deadlines with conflicting and competing
demands

Able to prioritise and organise work well

JD – GP Federation Project Manager –2015-08
Page 5 of 6
Personal Qualities
Ability to deal with complexity and ambiguity with resilience to
resolve issues and achieve desired outcomes

Resilient, tenacious and self-motivated

Flexible, driven and enthusiastic

Other
Car driver and current driving licence essential or access to a car
(unless you have a disability as defined by the Disability
Discrimination Act 1995)
JD – GP Federation Project Manager –2015-08

Page 6 of 6