Practice Manager

Dyddiad hysbysebu:	19 Rhagfyr 2025
Cyflog:	Heb ei nodi
Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog:	Negotiable
Oriau:	Llawn Amser
Dyddiad cau:	09 Ionawr 2026
Lleoliad:	Darwen, BB3 1PY
Cwmni:	NHS Jobs
Math o swydd:	Parhaol
Cyfeirnod swydd:	A3563-25-0004

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The successful candidate will need to demonstrate robust leadership and communication skills, be well organised, highly motivated and financially astute. There is a requirement to manage and take responsibility for all operational aspects of the practice. In addition, the candidate must have the ability to provide strategic guidance and planning to the partners. The Practice Manager is a key member of the team and will be expected to demonstrate leadership qualities, achieving goals and targets using a combination of personal involvement, motivation/training of other staff and delegation when appropriate. The Practice Manager will work closely with the GP Partners in the running of the organisation and have oversight of the Management team. The partners also require the successful candidate to be proactive and plan for the future, maximising the practices potential in relation to business, finance and premises, whilst maintaining patient care. The candidate needs to ensure the partners are kept fully informed of local and national proposals and initiatives, presented clearly and concisely to enable them to make informed decisions. An understanding of current NHS initiatives' will be helpful, however, the NHS is changing substantially and rapidly and the introduction of new ideas and methods from outside the NHS presents an alternative proposition to the partnership. In addition to adapting the practice to meet the demands pf providing high quality care, the manager will need to ensure that the practice is financially efficient and compliant with all aspects of health & safety, employment legislation and CQC registration/compliance. Serve as a key ambassador for the Practice, working in partnership with the PCN, local health and social care organisations, and community partners to support integrated working and improve the health and wellbeing of the practice population. The opportunity for further personal development will be given in order to develop skills in line with practice needs Commitment to supporting the delivery of excellent patient care with vision, willingness and drive Demonstrate excellent organisational, project management and effective communication skills Ability to manage change through motivation and leadership Overview of finance and business to support Finance Lead to maintain and improve the profitability of the business Strategic thinker and planner Ability to deliver against key targets, contracts, and requirements Knowledge and skills of HR and the ability to act sensitively and effectively Ensure compliance with CQC requirements and assessments Manage the portfolio of projects and individual projects arising therefrom Lead and chair practice meetings as appropriate Develop and co-ordinate systems to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the practice Ability to self-motivate, prioritise organise and/or delegate workload Good IT knowledge and experience Ensure practice policy and standards compliance and ability to present the practice to external groups Ability to identify, develop and deliver initiatives The ability to enjoy diversity and sometimes the unexpected Work across organisations in the interests of patients and improve the viability of the practice Demonstrate effective leadership in supporting the management team to achieve their goals Manage and drive service delivery to achieve the optimum outcome against practice contracts with NHSE, Lancashire and South Cumbria ICB, and LPC GP Federation. Support the Partners to develop and implement processes to achieve clinical targets of QOF, Network and Enhanced service contracts Directly contribute to profit improvement by exploring areas for increasing income and reducing costs working with the Finance Lead Support Finance Lead to manage any amendments to the business lease with CHP Overseeing the Management team to support their functioning, ensuring each Lead understands their role, working with each Lead to ensure they are fulfilling all duties of their role, facilitating collaborative working amongst Leads team, ensuring Lead cover at all times is effective, providing annual appraisal for each Lead and exploring barriers to collaborative and autonomous working in Leads team Supporting creating a learning environment for clinical and non-clinical professionals in training. Working with the Partners, Management team and the PCN to assist with identification of potential opportunities and threats Manage practice development and expansion opportunities Support the Partners in creating a clinical strategy and oversee the implementation of its aims and objectives Assist the practice in the wider community and assist with forging links with other local practices and relevant agencies Formulate objectives and research and develop ideas for future practice development To represent the practice when required at PCN, ICB, NHSE, LPC GP Federation and any other appropriate agency meetings To support relevant practice leads in recruitment and selection of staff, including contracts of employment and job descriptions with delegation and relevant training where appropriate To ensure the practice is compliant with Employment Law for the disciplinary and dismissal process, and work with the partners and LMC should any legal advice be necessary Ensure compliance with staff contracts, health and safety, staff training, induction, personnel file maintenance, training requirements, appraisal cycles, sickness, leave and return to work interviews. Be aware of current employment legislation To ensure that members of the existing staff team are aware of any changes that occur in the practice Maintain good communication at all times with the practice team To support and ensure Management Team and Reception Team Co-ordinator provide good staff cover at all times To oversee safe employment requirements are always met To ensure that suitable facilities are available to enable all staff to work within the practice and that appropriate health and safety policies are in place To support and ensure that the practice is working with optimal information governance systems and appropriately as the per the Practice Caldicott Guardian Ensure all Practice IT and telephone systems are functioning effectively To work with the GP Partners and Management Team to take advantage of new technologies and efficiencies as they develop Ensure that the Practice complies with NHS contractual obligations in relation to patient care To support and ensure Quality Lead maintains registration policies and to work in collaboration to monitor patient turnover and capitation Oversee and work with Deputy Practice Manager and Reception Team Co-Ordinator , and Partners, to ensure effective appointment systems and access To oversee, and monitor Practice performance against patient access and demand targets To support Deputy Practice Manager, to manage practice complaints and ensure meeting statutory complaints regulation To collaborate with Deputy Practice Manager, and Partners, to manage the significant events and safer systems activity To support and collaborate with the Patient Engagement Lead, working with patient groups