Tyntesfield Medical Group

Business Support Manager

The closing date is 29 October 2025

Job summary

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Business Support Manager to join our friendly and dedicated team. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated and organised individual with strong leadership and communication skills to play a key role in supporting the smooth running of our operations.

Essential requirements include proven experience in handling and managing complaints, supervisory or leadership experience, excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong IT and administrative skills, and the ability to work efficiently under pressure while remaining calm, focused, and approachable.

Previous NHS experience within a Primary Care setting and understanding of building maintenance and Health and Safety compliance are desirable.

Main duties of the job

Be responsible for the smooth and efficient running of various Teams

To be an effective member of the management team, supporting continuous improvement and learning

Provide a compassionate, professional, welcoming and accessible point of contact for complaints

About us

Tyntesfield Medical Group in North Somerset is a 13 Partner General Practice with a patient list size currently of around 35,000 split across four sites: Tower House Medical Centre, Brockway Medical Centre, Backwell Medical Centre and Long Ashton Surgery.

We are a friendly and accessible team providing excellent healthcare in our community. We provide a professional, safe, supportive, and efficient working environment for everyone in the practice. We are a forward-thinking organisation with a strong emphasis on teamwork and patient-centred care.

Details

Date posted

15 October 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£18 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

A0519-25-0014

Job locations

Stock Way South

Nailsea

Bristol

BS48 2XX


Brockway Medical Centre

8 Brockway

Nailsea

Bristol

BS48 1BZ


Tyntesfield Medical Group

55 Rayens Cross Road

Long Ashton

Bristol

BS41 9DY


Backwell Medical Centre

15 West Town Road

Backwell

Bristol

BS48 3HA


Job description

Job responsibilities

Overseeing the practice staff within the teams, including absence management, staff appraisal, and participation in recruitment, selection, and staff training.

Delegate supervision of the day-to-day running of the teams to the team leaders and supervisors where such positions exist.

Implement agreed standards for delivering support services across all sites, working closely with the Management Team to ensure consistency in service across the Group.

Extend management support to another site in the absence of another Manager or during times of extraordinary demand or exceptional events.

In accordance with the TMG policy on handling complaints, fulfil the role of Business Support Manager for TMG, working closely with both the management team and clinical staff as appropriate, depending on the nature of the complaint.

Ensure compliance with CQC, data protection and any other regulatory requirements that may fall within your areas of responsibility.

Ensure efficient, timely and accurate completion of all administrative tasks.

Ensure all financial aspects of the role are completed on time, including any payroll responsibilities i.e. authorising overtime, and managing budgets consistent with the role.

Managing petty cash.

Ensure the security, upkeep, presentation, and maintenance of the site, including where appropriate, first addressing and then reporting any shortcomings in contractor performance to the General Manager.

Ensure good practice and compliance with Health and Safety requirements are maintained and act as the Health and Safety representative for the site.

Create, update and revise any necessary protocols and policies, including implementation and communication where necessary.

Monitor all feedback and ensure any necessary actions are communicated. This includes any updating of platforms as necessary.

Lead and manage various teams.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Overseeing the practice staff within the teams, including absence management, staff appraisal, and participation in recruitment, selection, and staff training.

Delegate supervision of the day-to-day running of the teams to the team leaders and supervisors where such positions exist.

Implement agreed standards for delivering support services across all sites, working closely with the Management Team to ensure consistency in service across the Group.

Extend management support to another site in the absence of another Manager or during times of extraordinary demand or exceptional events.

In accordance with the TMG policy on handling complaints, fulfil the role of Business Support Manager for TMG, working closely with both the management team and clinical staff as appropriate, depending on the nature of the complaint.

Ensure compliance with CQC, data protection and any other regulatory requirements that may fall within your areas of responsibility.

Ensure efficient, timely and accurate completion of all administrative tasks.

Ensure all financial aspects of the role are completed on time, including any payroll responsibilities i.e. authorising overtime, and managing budgets consistent with the role.

Managing petty cash.

Ensure the security, upkeep, presentation, and maintenance of the site, including where appropriate, first addressing and then reporting any shortcomings in contractor performance to the General Manager.

Ensure good practice and compliance with Health and Safety requirements are maintained and act as the Health and Safety representative for the site.

Create, update and revise any necessary protocols and policies, including implementation and communication where necessary.

Monitor all feedback and ensure any necessary actions are communicated. This includes any updating of platforms as necessary.

Lead and manage various teams.

Person Specification

Personal Attributes

Essential

  • Able to handle conflict constructively and work effectively within a team
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and a fluid communicator
  • Has emotional intelligence
  • Self-motivated and reliable
  • Ability to drive with own transport to use for duty purposes

Qualifications

Essential

  • Educated to A level standard or above and
  • Evidence of formal supervisory experience
  • OR
  • In the absence of any formal qualification, substantial evidence of excellent service operating in a medical centre or a similar environment for 3 years or longer

Desirable

  • Management or supervisory qualification to ILM level 3

Experience

Essential

  • Proven track record of successfully supervising teams in either a formal or informal (other than work) capacity
  • Substantial experience of patient or customer service
  • Experience of handling and managing formal complaints
  • Experience of working effectively with or within the public sector
  • Experience in managing teams

Desirable

  • Experience of working in the health or social care sector
  • An understanding of the structure and framework of the NHS
  • Experience of resource management and staff rotas
  • Financial acumen and experience of managing petty cash
  • Understanding of the requirements of building maintenance
  • Understanding of the requirements of applying Health & Safety regulations to the workplace

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

  • Supervisory or leadership skills that inspire, influence and motivate
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Innovative and ability to implement new ideas
  • Ability to prioritise competing demands
  • Good IT skills literate with Microsoft Office and able to adapt to using third party software
  • Ability to present ideas in a compelling way
  • Ability to create, update, revise and implement protocols
Person Specification

Personal Attributes

Essential

  • Able to handle conflict constructively and work effectively within a team
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and a fluid communicator
  • Has emotional intelligence
  • Self-motivated and reliable
  • Ability to drive with own transport to use for duty purposes

Qualifications

Essential

  • Educated to A level standard or above and
  • Evidence of formal supervisory experience
  • OR
  • In the absence of any formal qualification, substantial evidence of excellent service operating in a medical centre or a similar environment for 3 years or longer

Desirable

  • Management or supervisory qualification to ILM level 3

Experience

Essential

  • Proven track record of successfully supervising teams in either a formal or informal (other than work) capacity
  • Substantial experience of patient or customer service
  • Experience of handling and managing formal complaints
  • Experience of working effectively with or within the public sector
  • Experience in managing teams

Desirable

  • Experience of working in the health or social care sector
  • An understanding of the structure and framework of the NHS
  • Experience of resource management and staff rotas
  • Financial acumen and experience of managing petty cash
  • Understanding of the requirements of building maintenance
  • Understanding of the requirements of applying Health & Safety regulations to the workplace

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

  • Supervisory or leadership skills that inspire, influence and motivate
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Innovative and ability to implement new ideas
  • Ability to prioritise competing demands
  • Good IT skills literate with Microsoft Office and able to adapt to using third party software
  • Ability to present ideas in a compelling way
  • Ability to create, update, revise and implement protocols

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

Tyntesfield Medical Group

Address

Stock Way South

Nailsea

Bristol

BS48 2XX


Employer's website

https://www.tyntesfield.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Tyntesfield Medical Group

Address

Stock Way South

Nailsea

Bristol

BS48 2XX


Employer's website

https://www.tyntesfield.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

HR Manager

Katina Harris

bnssg.tyntesfield.hr@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

15 October 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£18 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

A0519-25-0014

Job locations

Stock Way South

Nailsea

Bristol

BS48 2XX


Brockway Medical Centre

8 Brockway

Nailsea

Bristol

BS48 1BZ


Tyntesfield Medical Group

55 Rayens Cross Road

Long Ashton

Bristol

BS41 9DY


Backwell Medical Centre

15 West Town Road

Backwell

Bristol

BS48 3HA


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