Practice Manager
| Posting date: | 08 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | £55,000.00 to £60,000.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £55000.00 - £60000.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 06 February 2026 |
| Location: | Bridgwater, TA6 5JS |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | A1129-25-0002 |
Summary
Leadership & Operations Oversee the day-to-day management of the practice, ensuring the efficient and effective delivery of services. Support and advise the GP partnership, providing regular updates on operational, financial, and strategic matters. Lead and coordinate projects and initiatives that enhance service quality and patient experience. Ensure effective communication across the practice, maintaining accurate and up-to-date information across all platforms, including the website. Facilitate partners and team meetings, maintaining clear action plans and progress updates. Human Resources & Workforce Management Manage all HR processes, including recruitment, pre-employment checks, contracts, appraisals, and staff performance management. Lead workforce planning to ensure an appropriate skill mix and sufficient staffing levels. Support staff development through training and supervision to enable them to perform their roles effectively. Ensure compliance with employment law and relevant NHS policies. Promote a positive, collaborative, and inclusive working culture across the practice. Finance & Business Management Oversee all financial aspects of the practice, including forecasting, and detailed financial planning. Overview & management with our existing provider of payroll and pensions processes, ensuring accuracy and timely submissions. Identify and pursue opportunities to maximise income and reduce expenditure. Prepare and support business cases for new services or developments. Ensure Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) and commissioned service targets are achieved. Compliance & Governance Ensure ongoing compliance with Care Quality Commission (CQC) standards, NHS England contractual obligations, and all relevant legislation. Manage the significant event and complaints processes in line with current guidance. Oversee the review and implementation of practice policies and procedures. Maintain up-to-date risk assessments, health and safety measures, and the practices business continuity plan. Ensure compliance with data protection and IT security requirements, including the Data Security Protection Toolkit (DSPT). Partnerships & External Relations Liaise with the Primary Care Network (PCN), locality commissioners, and other external stakeholders to promote collaborative working. Represent the practice at relevant meetings and contribute to wider network development. Management of the Patient Participation Group (PPG) and Friends of the Practice to strengthen patient engagement. Estates & Facilities Manage the maintenance of the premises, contracts, and equipment. Oversee health and safety processes, ensuring the premises remain safe, compliant, and fit for purpose.