Job summary
Cobham Health Centre is seeking an
experienced and forward-thinking Business Manager to join our team. This
full-time role could offer the flexibility of condensed hours across four days
if desired. We are a growing practice with 14,000 patients and a close-knit
team, focused on providing high-quality care in an efficient, supportive
environment.
What We're Looking For:
Qualifications - Degree level or equivalent experience; a practice management qualification is a plus.
Experience - Demonstrated leadership in a GP or similar setting, financial management, and knowledge of NHS systems.
Skills - Strong communicator, team leader, and strategic thinker with excellent IT skills.
Personal Qualities - Patient-oriented, adaptable, and resilient, with the ability to manage multiple responsibilities effectively.
To Apply: Please submit an up-to-date CV
along with a cover letter telling us a little bit about yourself and explaining
how you meet the job description and person specification.
Main duties of the job
As the Business Manager, you will support our practice by working closely with the Partners and practice management team. You will provide essential business and financial management skills, ensuring the practice meets its objectives in a safe, effective, and compliant environment. Responsibilities include managing accounts, payroll, budget forecasting, and CQC compliance, alongside fostering a collaborative and positive work culture.
About us
Why Join Us?
Cobham Health Centre offers a supportive
work environment with opportunities for professional development. As part of
our team, you will play a vital role in shaping the future of healthcare
delivery in our community. We are committed to patient-centred care,
continuous improvement, and innovation.
Candidates are encouraged to call us for an
informal chat or to arrange a visit.
Apply today to make a meaningful impact in
our dynamic healthcare practice!
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities:
Oversee all aspects of
financial and business management.
Collaborate with management on
compliance, patient care initiatives, and business continuity.
Ensure payroll, invoicing, and
claims are processed accurately and on time.
Actively participate in
internal and external meetings to support strategic practice goals.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities:
Oversee all aspects of
financial and business management.
Collaborate with management on
compliance, patient care initiatives, and business continuity.
Ensure payroll, invoicing, and
claims are processed accurately and on time.
Actively participate in
internal and external meetings to support strategic practice goals.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level or equivalent experience
- Excellent standard of literacy and numeracy skills
Desirable
- Practice Management Qualification
- Valid driving licence
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Excellent communication skills (written, oral and presenting)
- Ability to lead and motivate teams enhance morale and maintain a positive working environment
- Patient-oriented with a commitment to providing excellent patient care experiences
- Ability to think strategically and contribute to the development and implementation of long-term practice goals and initiatives
- Excellent IT skills and systems knowledge with a willingness to adapt to new technologies
- Forward thinker with the ability to use initiative and judgement
- Ability to develop implement and embed policy and procedure
- Ability to train and develop staff
- Proven problem solving & analytical skills
Desirable
- Experience of Primary Care systems including EMIS Web Docman 10 Teamnet and Surgery Connect
Experience
Essential
- Relevant Leadership experience within GP Practice setting or able to evidence transferrable skills
- Experience of managing budgets, financial planning and forecasting for NHS organisations or able to evidence transferrable skills
- Experience of managing accounts and maintaining financial information systems
- Experience of and ability to manage conflict, deal with complaints, performance and other HR issues
- Experience of chairing meetings producing agendas and reviewing minutes
Desirable
- Evidence of successfully managing change and successfully implementing projects across multi disciplinary teams
- Relevant CQC, facilities and health and safety experience
Aptitude and Personal Qualities
Essential
- High levels of integrity and loyalty
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to network and build relationships
- Flexible cooperative motivated and proactive
- Polite confident assertive and resilient
- Ability to prioritise delegate and work to deadlines
- Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level or equivalent experience
- Excellent standard of literacy and numeracy skills
Desirable
- Practice Management Qualification
- Valid driving licence
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Excellent communication skills (written, oral and presenting)
- Ability to lead and motivate teams enhance morale and maintain a positive working environment
- Patient-oriented with a commitment to providing excellent patient care experiences
- Ability to think strategically and contribute to the development and implementation of long-term practice goals and initiatives
- Excellent IT skills and systems knowledge with a willingness to adapt to new technologies
- Forward thinker with the ability to use initiative and judgement
- Ability to develop implement and embed policy and procedure
- Ability to train and develop staff
- Proven problem solving & analytical skills
Desirable
- Experience of Primary Care systems including EMIS Web Docman 10 Teamnet and Surgery Connect
Experience
Essential
- Relevant Leadership experience within GP Practice setting or able to evidence transferrable skills
- Experience of managing budgets, financial planning and forecasting for NHS organisations or able to evidence transferrable skills
- Experience of managing accounts and maintaining financial information systems
- Experience of and ability to manage conflict, deal with complaints, performance and other HR issues
- Experience of chairing meetings producing agendas and reviewing minutes
Desirable
- Evidence of successfully managing change and successfully implementing projects across multi disciplinary teams
- Relevant CQC, facilities and health and safety experience
Aptitude and Personal Qualities
Essential
- High levels of integrity and loyalty
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to network and build relationships
- Flexible cooperative motivated and proactive
- Polite confident assertive and resilient
- Ability to prioritise delegate and work to deadlines
- Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.