Practice Manager
| Posting date: | 29 April 2024 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Negotiable |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 17 May 2024 |
| Location: | Ripon, HG4 2AX |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | A4611-24-0001 |
Summary
Primary responsibilities The following are the core responsibilities of the Practice Manager There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks. This will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels. The Practice Manager is responsible for: 1. Overseeing the day-to-day operations of the practice, ensuring staff achieve their primary responsibilities. 2. Overseeing and authorising practice finances in conjunction with the Finance Officer. 3. Functional management of all clinical and support staff. 4. Direct line management of the salaried GPs, ACP, Senior Nurse, Finance Officer, Business Support Officer, Safeguarding & Care Coordinator and all Reception/Dispensary, Admin and Facilities staff. 5. Annual leave booking and cover arrangements for clinicians. 6. All aspects of HR management including: Managing the recruitment and retention of staff. Reviewing and updating job descriptions and person specifications. Implementing effective systems for the resolution of disciplinary and grievance issues Maintaining an effective overview of and ensuring compliance with HR legislation 7. Ensuring all staff have the appropriate level of training to enable them to conduct their individual roles and responsibilities effectively. 8. Ensuring the practice has appropriate insurance cover. 9. Maintaining an effective business continuity plan. 10.Coordinating the reviewing and updating of all practice policies and procedures 11.Leading change and quality improvement initiatives and coordinating all projects within the practice. 12.Coordinating and leading on the practice development plan (PDP). 13. Ensuring the team reach QOF targets (supported by the nursing and administrative leads). 14. Adopting a strategic approach to the management of all patient services matters. 15. Maintaining effective communication, developing, implementing and embedding an effective communication strategy (internal and external) 16.Ensuring the practice maintains compliance with its NHS contractual obligations. 17.Liaising at external meetings as required 18.Marketing the practice appropriately 19 Effectively managing/supporting the management of all complaints in line with current legislation and guidance 20.The management, maintenance and improvement of the premises, including health and safety aspects such as risk assessments and mandatory training. 21. Managing the practice IT system, approving access and delegating staff to act as administrators. 22. Ensuring compliance with IT security and IG and notification of data breaches.10. Ensuring the practice maintains compliance with its NHS contractual obligations. Secondary responsibilities In addition to the primary responsibilities, the Practice Manager will be required to: 1. Act as the primary point of contact for NHS(E), ICB, PCSE, community services, suppliers and other external stakeholders 2. Manage weekly practice structured meetings. 3. Approve purchases/bookings and online payments above specific amounts. 4. Be the primary/administrator for all online sites used in the course of practice day to day business e.g. CQC, PCSE, TeamNet etc. 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. The ideal candidate should be very well organized and possess exceptional people management skills. They should also be highly flexible and capable of effectively negotiating and establishing positive interpersonal relationships. We seek individuals who are passionate about their work, possess excellent communication skills, and are committed to providing exceptional service to our patients. We look forward to welcoming the ideal candidate to our team.