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Office Manager - Dr Dawoud's Surgery

The closing date is 24 April 2026

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Job summary

Chorley Together Primary Care Network are supporting Dr Dawoud's Surgery in their search for an organised and proactive Office Manager to support the smooth running of their busy GP Practice, based in Clayton-Le-Woods Chorley. Your employer will be Dr Dawoud's surgery.

The successful applicant will lead the administrative team, manage day to day operations of the practice and help ensure patients receive an excellent service.

Should this vacancy attract sufficient interest it may be necessary to close the vacancy at an earlier date than advertised. We therefore suggest that you apply at an early stage to avoid disappointment.

Applications by CV and covering letter to Janine Melia, Practice Manager at janine.melia1@nhs.net

Main duties of the job

As Office Manager you will

  • Oversee reception and administrative functions
  • Manage staff rotas, training, and performance
  • Maintain and improve practice systems and workflows
  • Support compliance with CQC and NHS standards
  • Handle patient communication and complaints
  • Liaise with clinicians and external partners
  • Manage supplies, equipment, and facilities
  • Assist with audits and reporting

About us

Dr Dawouds Surgery is a member of Chorley Together PCN and the newly formed local GP Federation, Chorley and South Ribble Primary Care Group

It is a semi rural practice located in Clayton- Le-Woods, Chorley, with a list size of approximately 3000 patients. The practice comprises 2 GP partners and 1 Salaried GP, a GP Assistant, along with a practice nursing and admin team.

The practice has good motorway links with easy access from the M6, M61 and M65. On site parking is available.

Details

Date posted

10 March 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

A0435-26-0000

Job locations

Dr Dawoods Surgery

652 Preston Road

Clayton-le-woods

Chorley

Lancashire

PR6 7EH


Job description

Job responsibilities

As our office manager you lead the adminstrative team and manage day to day operations at the practice. Your key responsibilities are:

  • Oversee reception and administrative functions
  • Manage staff rotas, training, and performance
  • Maintain and improve practice systems and workflows
  • Support compliance with CQC and NHS standards
  • Handle patient communication and complaints
  • Liaise with clinicians and external partners
  • Manage supplies, equipment, and facilities
  • Assist with audits and reporting

Job description

Job responsibilities

As our office manager you lead the adminstrative team and manage day to day operations at the practice. Your key responsibilities are:

  • Oversee reception and administrative functions
  • Manage staff rotas, training, and performance
  • Maintain and improve practice systems and workflows
  • Support compliance with CQC and NHS standards
  • Handle patient communication and complaints
  • Liaise with clinicians and external partners
  • Manage supplies, equipment, and facilities
  • Assist with audits and reporting

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE or equivalent in English and Maths

Experience

Essential

  • Strong organisational and leadership skills
  • Experience in office management
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Confident using administrative or clinical systems
  • Calm, professional, and solutions focused
  • Committed to confidentiality and high standards of care

Desirable

  • Previous healthcare experience
  • Previous experience of using EMIS
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE or equivalent in English and Maths

Experience

Essential

  • Strong organisational and leadership skills
  • Experience in office management
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Confident using administrative or clinical systems
  • Calm, professional, and solutions focused
  • Committed to confidentiality and high standards of care

Desirable

  • Previous healthcare experience
  • Previous experience of using EMIS

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Withnell Health Centre

Address

Dr Dawoods Surgery

652 Preston Road

Clayton-le-woods

Chorley

Lancashire

PR6 7EH


Employer's website

https://www.withnellhc.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Withnell Health Centre

Address

Dr Dawoods Surgery

652 Preston Road

Clayton-le-woods

Chorley

Lancashire

PR6 7EH


Employer's website

https://www.withnellhc.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Practice Manager

Janine Melia

janine.melia1@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

10 March 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

A0435-26-0000

Job locations

Dr Dawoods Surgery

652 Preston Road

Clayton-le-woods

Chorley

Lancashire

PR6 7EH


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