Deputy Practice Manager
| Posting date: | 11 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Negotiable |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 24 February 2026 |
| Location: | Biggleswade, SG18 8DJ |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | A4303-26-0000 |
Summary
SPECIFICS Regulation and Compliance Implement systems to ensure compliance with CQC regulations and standards Staff Review and update staff job descriptions and person specifications, ensuring all staff are legally and gainfully employed Act as the administrative lead for recruitment, including placing adverts and conducting pre-employment and DBS checks Organise and oversee staff induction programmes, periodically reviewing them for effectiveness and making recommendations for updates as required Manage the annual in-house staff survey process Undertake regular supervision meetings and annual appraisals with line managed staff Lead on practice team wellbeing initiatives Lead on organising practice team events, such as the Christmas party Lead on organising annual face-to-face Basic Life Support training for the clinical team Oversee and maintain training records for the practice team Support the Practice Manager with the effective management of disciplinary and grievance issues Identify training needs and delivering training where appropriate Work with and support the PCN Training Lead by suggesting topics for internal training for non-clinical staff delivered in protected learning time Information & Technology Lead on the management of the clinical system (SystmOne), including ensuring IT security and information governance compliance, and responding to and resolving local IT issues Work with the PCN Digital & Transformation Lead to manage the practices communications channels (e.g. website and social media) Develop searches, reports and audits on the clinical system (SystmOne), as required Review and update clinical templates ensuring they remain current Premises Manage supplier contracts (e.g. cleaning, consumable supplies etc), including contract renewals, and deal with any issues that arise Manage a budget for purchases of consumables and equipment Manage supplier contracts (e.g. cleaning, utilities, insurances etc), including performance management, renewals and sourcing best value Oversee the work of and provide support to the Facilities Supervisor Manage premises health and safety, undertaking risk assessments and mandatory training as required Service Delivery and Development Manage DNAs, including identifying patients who repeatedly DNA and devising solutions to reduce occurrences Participate in production of practice development plans Review, update and roll out the latest version of the practice Business Continuity Plan annually, or sooner if required. Undertake Data Protection Impact Assessments for new services and processes Participate in planning and roll out of new services and processes Provide colleagues with support to ensure effective the delivery of services Monitor and disseminate information on safety alerts and other information relevant for the wider team Lead in providing support to the practices Patient Participation Group Together with the Practice Manager attend meetings such as monthly practice SMT meetings, weekly PCN managers meetings and monthly Partnership meetings General Be an integral, proactive member of the practice team, leading by example Adhere to practice policies, protocols and procedure. Undertake mandatory training Support and participate in shared learning Undertake any other reasonable duties as directed by the Practice Manager