Practice Manager
| Posting date: | 15 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Negotiable |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 06 February 2026 |
| Location: | Hartlepool, TS26 8DF |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | A5060-26-0000 |
Summary
Main duties of the Post 1. Identify and develop the aims and objectives of the Practice through the Practice development planning process. 2. Monitor and review all clinical aspects of the GMS contract/QOF and provide support to clinicians and other staff to achieve maximum performance against all criteria laid down 3. Develop, maintain and implement management policies and procedures to meet the financial aims and objectives of the Practice. 4. Advise the GP Partners on income generation, cash flow and efficient use of resources. 5. Liaise with the Practice bankers and Accountants as and when necessary and provide necessary information for year-end accounts. 6. Maintain and develop a Human Resource Management Strategy which incorporates individual and team objectives. 7. Undertake regular workforce reviews, with particular reference to skill requirements, post and workload, making any recommendations for change to support and improve delivery of care. Using best employment Practice, develop and maintain robust staff employment policies and procedures which comply with current legislation. 8. Ensure that effective systems are in place to support the development of individual staff members, including appraisal, performance review and mentoring. 9. Ensure effective communication channels are in place between all members of the Primary Health Care Team to encourage good staff relationships. 10. Ensure effective working relationships with external organisations, including local services, NENCICB, NHS England, IT personnel and LMC. 11. Ensure effective communication channels are in place to provide regular information to patients on the services available to them. 12. Maintain and develop a Health and Safety at Work management policy. Develop and manage policies and procedures to ensure the premises are maintained to a high standard and there is appropriate insurance cover in place at all times. 13. Develop and manage risk assessment policies and procedures (including COSSH assessments) to ensure the Practice is meeting its obligations under current Health and Safety guidelines. 14. Ensure regular maintenance of all property, equipment and services in line with current statutory requirements. 15. Assume responsibility during and following any major event ensuring that recovery is prompt and complete in line with the practice IT Business Continuity Plan. 16. Develop and maintain a robust Practice IM&T policy which will maximise the use of existing and future information systems. 17. Develop and maintain an Information Management Policy which will include robust policies for confidentiality and data protection. 18. In conjunction with the GP Partners develop an IT Strategic Plan which reflects the practice vision for the development of their information system. 19. Initiate and develop all aspects of risk management in clinical and administrative areas, developing and implementing comprehensive Health & Safety, Equal Opportunities, Infection Control and Serious Untoward Events policies. 20. Act on own initiative in prioritising and managing workload, delegating tasks appropriately and referring to designated Partners in respect of clinical, managerial and administrative areas as necessary. 21. Maintain own personal and professional development by, for example, attending appropriate events and membership of a relevant professional body. 22. The above list of duties is intended as a general guide. Duties may vary subject to the introduction of new government guidelines, new technology, or the progression of the role.