CEO Kent & Medway Primary Care Provider Collaborative


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	Negotiable
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Maidstone, ME17 1AB
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	11 Sept 2026
Closing date:	25 Sept 2026

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Summary

Role Purpose The Kent & Medway Primary Care Provider Collaborative (PCPC) will launch in 2026 to provide a unified, strategic and influential provider voice for primary care. The Chief Executive will lead the mobilisation, legal establishment, governance, and strategic positioning of the collaborative during its critical first year. The postholder will also develop and implement a financially sustainable operating model, ensuring the PCPC is able to deliver measurable value, secure appropriate resource, and, over time, operate as a viable and self-sustaining organisation within the Kent & Medway system. The postholder will build credibility rapidly with senior system partners, strengthen relationships across general practice, GP federations and wider primary care (pharmacy, optometry and dentistry) to ensure the PCPC becomes a respected, high performing collaborative that delivers measurable value, supports system transformation, and improves outcomes for the Kent & Medway population. The successful applicant will have a proven track record of shaping, modelling, and embedding an organisational culture rooted in collaboration, trust, fairness and empathy, ensuring these values are consistently reflected in how the organisation operates. An exceptional candidate will be ambitious, curious, resilient, decisive and able to create optimism around a shared future. Key Accountabilities Strategic Leadership Lead the mobilisation, legal establishment and governance of the PCPC. Shape and articulate a clear strategic vision for the collaborative, aligned with NHS Kent & Medway ICB priorities. Position the PCPC as a credible, authoritative system partner representing primary care. Culture & Behaviours A proven track record of shaping, modelling, and embedding an organisational culture rooted in collaboration, trust, fairness and empathy. Ensure these values are consistently reflected in how the organisation operates. Ensure PCPC operates with the highest standards of integrity, transparency and professionalism. Collaborative Development & Delivery Build strong, trusting relationships with the PCPC Board, ICB, Federations, and wider system partners. Act as the primary interface between the PCPC, commissioners, providers and system partners. Lead the development of collaborative service models, including neighbourhood development, left shift and upstream care design. Establish a systematic approach to identifying opportunities for collaborative working, including horizon scanning, policy review and commissioning insight (including PSR). Operational Leadership & Governance Develop the PCPCs legal framework and establish an effective PMO function. Ensure robust governance, programme oversight and accountability across all collaborative priorities. Ensure the PCPC is technologically enabled, leveraging digital tools and data to support delivery. Secure appropriate resources to support delivery and identify efficiencies across partners. Engagement & Influence Build trust rapidly across general practice and wider primary care. Ensure effective communication and engagement with staff, communities, carers and patients. Represent primary care confidently and authoritatively at system meetings. Liaise with regional and national Primary Care Collaboratives to share learning and strengthen collective influence. Core Behaviours The CEO will demonstrate: Strong relationship building and partnership skills. High political acumen and credibility with senior leaders. Commitment to co-production and inclusive leadership. Strategic thinking, innovation and the ability to challenge conventional approaches. Ability to synthesise complex information and make sound strategic decisions. Commercial awareness and value for money mindset. Integrity, transparency, humility and genuine commitment to improving the health outcomes for the population of Kent and Medway. Knowledge & Skills Profile Relationship & Engagement Outstanding communication and influencing skills. Ability to build trust rapidly across general practice and primary care. Organisational development proven track record. Strong understanding of GP/primary care (both contractual and operational). System Leadership & Strategy Proven ability to operate at executive level within complex systems. System thinking capability, connecting interdependencies across providers and pathways. Ability to evaluate opportunities and risks with commercial awareness. Ability to synthesise large volumes of complex information. Strong understanding of current and evolving NHS architecture. Tech savvy and comfortable with digital innovation. Innovative mindset with ability to challenge conventional thinking. Ability to articulate complex issues simply and persuasively and adaptable to different audiences.

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