The Village Surgeries, Croston and Eccleston

Practice Manager

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Job summary

Due to retirement an exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated Practice Manager to join our experienced and friendly team at The Village Surgeries Croston & Eccleston. The successful candidates must have sound knowledge of primary care environment, management, leadership, finance and HR. Previous management experience, communication skills at all levels and health and safety knowledge are essential. The Practice has a population size of 10,000 patients. The practice has 2 GP Partners, 3 Salaried GPs, 4 ANPs, 3 Practice Nurses and 2 HCAs and 1 Nurse Associate. The Practice Manager will be supported by a well-established team of receptionists and administrators along with a supporting Management Team.

The role of the Practice Manager is to provide

Strategic vision, planning and guidance to the Partnership, working closely and supporting the Partners in running the business

Management to all staff

Administration of Practice finances

Practice organisation

Health & Safety Management of premises

Non-Clinical Patient Welfare

Management of Complaints

Management and Administration of payroll and Pension Schemes

Any other duties considered appropriate to the post as delegated by the Partners.

Main duties of the job

HR with the support of an external HR company

Risk Assessments, Teamnet, work and support alongside Leyland PCN, also alongside other agencies within the NHS.

Staff appraisals (non-clinical)

Support the partners

Contracts and Budgets

Payroll

Team of 30 admin and clinical

all aspects of Practice Management Role

About us

We are situated in two lovely villages and have a practice population of 10,000.

Good rates of pay offered to all staff and automatic enrolment into NHS Pension Scheme

Details

Date posted

13 August 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience Depends on previous experience for NHS Bands

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

A0822-24-0002

Job locations

Out Lane

Croston

Leyland

PR26 9HJ


Eccleston Health Centre

Doctors Lane

Eccleston

Chorley

Lancashire

PR7 5RA


Job description

Job responsibilities

To manage and coordinate all aspects of organisation functionality, motivating and managing staff, optimising efficiency and financial performance, ensuring the organisation achieves its long-term strategic objectives in a safe and effective working environment.

Through innovative ways of working, lead the team in promoting ED&I, SHEF, quality and continuous improvement, confidentiality, collaborative working, service delivery, learning and development and ensure the organisation complies with CQC regulations.

a. Deputise for the partners at internal and external meetings

b. Act as the primary point of contact for NHS(E), ICB, community services, suppliers and other external stakeholders

c. Partake in audit as requested by the audit lead

Job description

Job responsibilities

To manage and coordinate all aspects of organisation functionality, motivating and managing staff, optimising efficiency and financial performance, ensuring the organisation achieves its long-term strategic objectives in a safe and effective working environment.

Through innovative ways of working, lead the team in promoting ED&I, SHEF, quality and continuous improvement, confidentiality, collaborative working, service delivery, learning and development and ensure the organisation complies with CQC regulations.

a. Deputise for the partners at internal and external meetings

b. Act as the primary point of contact for NHS(E), ICB, community services, suppliers and other external stakeholders

c. Partake in audit as requested by the audit lead

Person Specification

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

  • Experience of working with the general public
  • Experience of managing accounting procedures including budget and cash flow forecasting
  • Experience of working in a healthcare setting
  • Experience of managing large multidisciplinary teams
  • Experience of performance management including appraisal writing, staff development and disciplinary procedures
  • Experience of successfully developing and implementing projects
  • Experience of workforce planning, forecasting and development
  • NHS/primary care general practice experience
  • Relevant health and safety experience
  • Ability to exploit and negotiate opportunities to enhance service delivery
  • Excellent communication skills (written, oral and presenting)
  • Strong IT skills (generic)
  • Excellent leadership skills
  • Strategic thinker and negotiator
  • Ability to prioritise, delegate and work to tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment
  • EMIS Web
  • Effective time management (planning and organising)
  • Ability to network and build relationships
  • Proven problem solving and analytical skills
  • Ability to develop, implement and embed policy and procedure
  • Ability to motivate teams, enhance morale and maintain a positive working environment, including team building sessions
  • Polite and confident
  • Flexible and cooperative
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Motivated and proactive
  • Ability to use initiative and judgement
  • Forward thinker with a solutions focused approach
  • High levels of integrity and loyalty
  • Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Confident, assertive and resilient
  • Ability to drive and deliver change effectively
  • Flexibility to work outside of core office hours
  • Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check
  • Maintain confidentiality at all times
  • Full UK driving licence

Experience

Essential

  • Practice Management Experience

Desirable

  • Experience of working in a deputy role within Primary Care and GP Practice

Qualifications

Essential

  • Good standard of education with excellent literacy and numeracy skills
  • Leadership and/or management qualification
  • AMSPAR qualification
Person Specification

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

  • Experience of working with the general public
  • Experience of managing accounting procedures including budget and cash flow forecasting
  • Experience of working in a healthcare setting
  • Experience of managing large multidisciplinary teams
  • Experience of performance management including appraisal writing, staff development and disciplinary procedures
  • Experience of successfully developing and implementing projects
  • Experience of workforce planning, forecasting and development
  • NHS/primary care general practice experience
  • Relevant health and safety experience
  • Ability to exploit and negotiate opportunities to enhance service delivery
  • Excellent communication skills (written, oral and presenting)
  • Strong IT skills (generic)
  • Excellent leadership skills
  • Strategic thinker and negotiator
  • Ability to prioritise, delegate and work to tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment
  • EMIS Web
  • Effective time management (planning and organising)
  • Ability to network and build relationships
  • Proven problem solving and analytical skills
  • Ability to develop, implement and embed policy and procedure
  • Ability to motivate teams, enhance morale and maintain a positive working environment, including team building sessions
  • Polite and confident
  • Flexible and cooperative
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Motivated and proactive
  • Ability to use initiative and judgement
  • Forward thinker with a solutions focused approach
  • High levels of integrity and loyalty
  • Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Confident, assertive and resilient
  • Ability to drive and deliver change effectively
  • Flexibility to work outside of core office hours
  • Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check
  • Maintain confidentiality at all times
  • Full UK driving licence

Experience

Essential

  • Practice Management Experience

Desirable

  • Experience of working in a deputy role within Primary Care and GP Practice

Qualifications

Essential

  • Good standard of education with excellent literacy and numeracy skills
  • Leadership and/or management qualification
  • AMSPAR qualification

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

The Village Surgeries, Croston and Eccleston

Address

Out Lane

Croston

Leyland

PR26 9HJ


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

The Village Surgeries, Croston and Eccleston

Address

Out Lane

Croston

Leyland

PR26 9HJ


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Practice Manager

Gillian Stubbs

gill.stubbs@nhs.net

01772288142

Details

Date posted

13 August 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience Depends on previous experience for NHS Bands

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

A0822-24-0002

Job locations

Out Lane

Croston

Leyland

PR26 9HJ


Eccleston Health Centre

Doctors Lane

Eccleston

Chorley

Lancashire

PR7 5RA


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