Job summary

South Bristol locality has beenchosen as one of the 43 places to be included in the first phase of theNational Neighbourhood Health Implementation Programme (NNHIP), a new and exciting national project. Within South Bristol, there are threepilot projects running, aligned with the local Primary Care Network (PCN). Partners in the Swift PCN geography originally agreed to focus theirproject on building on the successful delivery of mental health group sessions providedby Mental Health Workers based in the GP practice, jointly funded by Avon andWiltshire Mental Health Partnership (AWP). Due to the recent allocation of funding, theoriginal proposal has developed into four bespoke sessions focusing on thecontribution of positive mental health to wellbeing, and four further sessions hostingpartners to help address the wider determinants of health such as housing andfood poverty. The target cohort across South Bristol is aligned with therecommendations of Healthier Together 2040 report, with the cohort being adultsaged 20-64 diagnosed with at least three of the following: diabetes,hypertension, pain, anxiety and depression.

For the project's success, a project manager is required to oversee and lead on the implementation of the project. The project manager will work closely with the care co-ordinator to lead and deliver on the project-associated work. Whilst the project manager will be employed by the PCN, they will be working closely with local partners.

Main duties of the job

Managing project finances with the PCN Network Manager and FinanceManager

Reporting project progress at agreed intervals to the PCNNetwork Manager and Swift NNHIP project board

Maintaining an up-to-date suite of project documentation

Managing data collection and contributing to the development ofdata collection systems

Preparing reports and information to be shared internally andexternally

Liaising with colleagues to learn from previous projects, implementingbest practice and connect this project to the wider piece of work

Developing and maintaining strong relationships with internal andexternal stakeholders

Participating in and support all relevant internal and externalmeetings

Liaising with multiple individuals in the community includingthose leading Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) organisations,those with lived experience and those who are the target of our interventions

Managing and delivering initiatives within the project plan

Working closely with and allocating work packages to the projectCare Co-ordinator

Working closely with the PCN Network Manager to ensure theprojects timely delivery

Working closely the locality PCN managers and locality managers

Contributing to the implementation of the wider NNHIP programme

About us

Swift PCN covers a large area of South Bristol, including Hartcliffe and Withywood, Knowle West, Whitchurch, Bishopsworth, Bedminster and Hengrove. Swift PCN sits within the South Bristol Locality Partnership who are overseeing this project, alongside Sirona Care and Health, Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership, Voluntary Community and Social Enterprise organisations (VCSE), care providers, Bristol NHS Trust and BNSSG Integrated Care Board (ICB). The Swift PCN who will support the project manager, is made up of the PCN manager, PCN Administrator, Finance Manager and three Clinical Directors.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Swift Primary Care Network (PCN) with the local partnership organisations are seeking a project manager to support delivery of the local National Neighbourhood Health Implementation Programme (NNHIP) project. NHS England and the Department of Health and Social Care launched NNHIP in July 2025 and has recruited 43 places, including South Bristol. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of something new with national support and opportunity for innovation.

The project manager position is ideal for an individual who has great interpersonal skills, is confident in leading on change and wants to play a pivotal role in delivering neighbourhood health. The main responsibility of the position is managing delivery of project activity as determined by the project board. The project manager will be required to create work packages for the care co-ordinator and PCN administrator to ensure successful delivery. They will be supported by the PCN manager and partner organisations.

This position is for a fixed term of one year, with a pa salary of £40,716. The hours required are 22.5 hours per week (0.6FTE) and these can be worked flexibly, although attendance at key meetings will be required. Working will be hybrid, with some hours worked in the office and some worked at home. The Lennard Surgery will host the role on behalf of the PCN and line management will be carried out by the PCN manager. Please get in touch should you have any questions about the role.

Job description
Job responsibilities

Swift Primary Care Network (PCN) with the local partnership organisations are seeking a project manager to support delivery of the local National Neighbourhood Health Implementation Programme (NNHIP) project. NHS England and the Department of Health and Social Care launched NNHIP in July 2025 and has recruited 43 places, including South Bristol. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of something new with national support and opportunity for innovation.

The project manager position is ideal for an individual who has great interpersonal skills, is confident in leading on change and wants to play a pivotal role in delivering neighbourhood health. The main responsibility of the position is managing delivery of project activity as determined by the project board. The project manager will be required to create work packages for the care co-ordinator and PCN administrator to ensure successful delivery. They will be supported by the PCN manager and partner organisations.

This position is for a fixed term of one year, with a pa salary of £40,716. The hours required are 22.5 hours per week (0.6FTE) and these can be worked flexibly, although attendance at key meetings will be required. Working will be hybrid, with some hours worked in the office and some worked at home. The Lennard Surgery will host the role on behalf of the PCN and line management will be carried out by the PCN manager. Please get in touch should you have any questions about the role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to relevant degree level or equivalent experience
• Project management qualification or equivalent experience

Desirable

• PRINCE2 Practitioner qualification

Experience

Essential

• Ability to work with ambiguity and experience delivering to changing deadlines
• Experience of setting up and implementing internal processes and procedures
• Ability to communicate clearly with a range of stakeholders
• Experience in creating and delivering presentations
• Ability to motivate others
• Demonstrated experience of co-ordinating projects
• Reliable and takes ownership of tasks

Desirable

• Experience working in a healthcare environment
• Experience working with partners in the Voluntary Community Social Enterprise (VCSE) sector
• Experience of monitoring budgets

Person Specification
Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to relevant degree level or equivalent experience
• Project management qualification or equivalent experience

Desirable

• PRINCE2 Practitioner qualification

Experience

Essential

• Ability to work with ambiguity and experience delivering to changing deadlines
• Experience of setting up and implementing internal processes and procedures
• Ability to communicate clearly with a range of stakeholders
• Experience in creating and delivering presentations
• Ability to motivate others
• Demonstrated experience of co-ordinating projects
• Reliable and takes ownership of tasks

Desirable

• Experience working in a healthcare environment
• Experience working with partners in the Voluntary Community Social Enterprise (VCSE) sector
• Experience of monitoring budgets

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

The Lennard Surgery
Address

1-3 Lewis Road

Bedminster Down

Bristol

BS13 7JD

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