Job summary
We are seeking a strategic and visionary Business Manager to provide senior leadership and direction for a busy PMS GP Practice located on 2 sites - Burnt Ash Surgery & Downham Family Medical Practice. The post-holder will work closely with the GP Partners to drive long-term development and innovation, ensuring the sustainability and quality of services in an evolving healthcare landscape.
This role focuses exclusively on strategic, financial, governance, HR, and stakeholder engagement responsibilities, empowering clinical and operational leads to manage day-to-day activities.
The Business Manager will contribute to shaping the future of the practice while maintaining high standards of performance, compliance, and staff engagement.
Main duties of the job
Strategic Planning & Development: Develop and implement long-term strategies to ensure the practice's growth and sustainability. This includes setting goals, identifying opportunities for expansion, and adapting to changes in the healthcare environment.
Governance & Compliance: Ensure the practice adheres to all legal and regulatory requirements. This involves maintaining up-to-date policies, managing risk, and ensuring compliance with healthcare standards and guidelines.
Financial Leadership: Oversee the financial health of the practice. Duties include budgeting, financial planning, managing accounts, and ensuring efficient use of resources. The manager also monitors financial performance and implements cost-saving measures.
People Strategy & Organisational Culture: Work collaboratively with the Gp Partners and Operational Manager in the development of a positive workplace culture.
External Relationships & Representation: Act as the primary liaison between the practice and external stakeholders, such as healthcare Commissioners, other healthcare providers, regulatory Agencies, and Estate providers. Represent the practice in community and professional forums to enhance its reputation and network.
Digital & Data Strategy: Implement and manage digital solutions to improve practice efficiency and patient care. This includes overseeing electronic health records, data security, and leveraging data analytics to inform decision-making and improve service delivery.
About us
Ashdown Medical Group with a total list size of 13,000 was formed following a merger of 2 GP practices namely Downham Family Medical Practice and Burnt Ash Surgery hence we are based on 2 sites-Downham Health and Leisure center, Moorside Road in Downham, Bromley and Burnt Ash at Lee Health Center. We are part of Sevenfields Primary Care Network (64,000 patients) including other GP practices: ICO Health Group, Torridon Medical Practice, Oakview Family Practice, Parkview Surgery and Novum Health Partnership.
Sevenfields PCN has higher than average level of deprivation and BAME population; patients have significantly poorer uptake of childhood immunisations when compared with national average. Practices have a high prevalence of diabetes and other chronic medical conditions
Sevenfields PCN is committed to tackling health inequality and our practice are a vital part of this work plan.
Details
Date posted
24 May 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
Depending on experience Competitive, commensurate with experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Flexible working
Reference number
A0275-25-0001
Job locations
Moorside Road
Bromley
BR1 5EP
Employer details
Employer name
Downham Family Medical Practice
Address
Moorside Road
Bromley
BR1 5EP
Employer's website
https://www.downhamfamilymedicalpractice.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)
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