Puddletown Surgery

Administrative Team Leader

The closing date is 01 July 2025

Job summary

The Administrative Team Leader is responsible for the day-to-day supervision and development of the administrative team within the Practice. This role ensures high-quality, patient-focused service delivery and supports clinical teams through effective management of administrative workflows, compliance, and communication.

Main duties of the job

  • Daily supervision of admin staff, including rotas and workload allocation.
  • Supporting the Practice Manager in developing and maintaining administrative systems.
  • Ensuring high standards of service at patient facing and back office levels.
  • Leading by example to create a positive and efficient team environment.

About us

Puddletown Surgery is a friendly rural GP practice. Due to retirement, we are seeking an experienced and motivated Administrative Team Lead to oversee our administrative and reception team. This role is vital to maintaining the smooth operation of our Practice and delivering excellent patient care.

Details

Date posted

18 June 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A1089-25-0001

Job locations

Athelhampton Road

Puddletown

Dorchester

Dorset

DT2 8FY


Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Summary

The Administrative Team Leader is responsible for the day-to-day supervision and development of the administrative team within the Practice. This role ensures high-quality, patient-focused service delivery and supports clinical teams through effective management of administrative workflows, compliance, and communication.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Team Leadership & Management

Lead and supervise the admin/reception team, ensuring tasks are completed efficiently and accurately

To work collaboratively to support the Partners, Practice Manager and wider team to ensure effective delivery of the admin service

Provide guidance, support, and motivation to team members, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment

Organise staff rotas and arrange cover for peak times, absences and annual leave

Provide regular 1:1s, team meetings, and performance feedback, aligning with the Practice Continuous Performance management process to improve individual and team outcomes

Support induction and training of new staff and oversee ongoing development.

2. Administrative Operations

Oversee key admin processes and patient administration

Maintain consistent service quality across the department

Ensure all correspondence is consistently and accurately processed.

Complete monthly recalls to support the nurse team

Prioritise the demands of the service, managing frequent disruptions and conflicting priorities.

Taking responsibility for the process of dealing with insurance forms and medical reports, according to the agreed protocols

Liaising with secondary care over patient matters such as appointments and referrals

Auditing 2WW referrals and updating C the Signs, according to the agreed protocols

3. Communication

Communicate policy updates, process changes and key messages to the admin team affectively

Manage escalated patient concerns or complaints in a calm and professional manner

Maintain clear and effective communication across all teams

Encourage open respectful communication within the admin team and foster a collaborative team culture

4. Compliance & Governance

Ensure admin processes align with NHS and local Practice policies

Oversee the maintenance of patient records and ensure that they are accurate, secure and compliant with data protection

Support with audits, QOF, and CQC compliance

Ensure continued improvement of the office systems and procedures providing a consistent, efficient, and effective service

Ensure all information held is kept up to date and relevant

5. Systems & IT Oversight

Support the use and maintenance of clinical systems (SystmOne)

Support the management of staff access levels and with template updates

Identify and report IT issues, liaising with support services when necessary

6. Supporting Practice Management

Provide administrative support to the Practice Manager as required

Contribute to operational planning and service improvement initiatives

Support the development and implementation of projects, assisting with planning and execution

7. Personal Development

Participate in relevant training programs

Complete all mandatory and agreed training

Actively engage in the Practice Continuous Performance Management process

8. Additional administrative responsibilities

Maintain and manage databases, collecting and analysing data, and preparing reports

Maintain Cervical Smear screening recalls, results and ceasing

Monitor and maintain a healthy, safe, and secure workplace

Deliver a high standard of patient care leading the admin team to work collaboratively to meet the needs of patients

Organising and booking GP locum services to ensure continuous cover and service provision

Off duty preparation for nurse team and once complete, adding rotas to clinical system

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Summary

The Administrative Team Leader is responsible for the day-to-day supervision and development of the administrative team within the Practice. This role ensures high-quality, patient-focused service delivery and supports clinical teams through effective management of administrative workflows, compliance, and communication.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Team Leadership & Management

Lead and supervise the admin/reception team, ensuring tasks are completed efficiently and accurately

To work collaboratively to support the Partners, Practice Manager and wider team to ensure effective delivery of the admin service

Provide guidance, support, and motivation to team members, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment

Organise staff rotas and arrange cover for peak times, absences and annual leave

Provide regular 1:1s, team meetings, and performance feedback, aligning with the Practice Continuous Performance management process to improve individual and team outcomes

Support induction and training of new staff and oversee ongoing development.

2. Administrative Operations

Oversee key admin processes and patient administration

Maintain consistent service quality across the department

Ensure all correspondence is consistently and accurately processed.

Complete monthly recalls to support the nurse team

Prioritise the demands of the service, managing frequent disruptions and conflicting priorities.

Taking responsibility for the process of dealing with insurance forms and medical reports, according to the agreed protocols

Liaising with secondary care over patient matters such as appointments and referrals

Auditing 2WW referrals and updating C the Signs, according to the agreed protocols

3. Communication

Communicate policy updates, process changes and key messages to the admin team affectively

Manage escalated patient concerns or complaints in a calm and professional manner

Maintain clear and effective communication across all teams

Encourage open respectful communication within the admin team and foster a collaborative team culture

4. Compliance & Governance

Ensure admin processes align with NHS and local Practice policies

Oversee the maintenance of patient records and ensure that they are accurate, secure and compliant with data protection

Support with audits, QOF, and CQC compliance

Ensure continued improvement of the office systems and procedures providing a consistent, efficient, and effective service

Ensure all information held is kept up to date and relevant

5. Systems & IT Oversight

Support the use and maintenance of clinical systems (SystmOne)

Support the management of staff access levels and with template updates

Identify and report IT issues, liaising with support services when necessary

6. Supporting Practice Management

Provide administrative support to the Practice Manager as required

Contribute to operational planning and service improvement initiatives

Support the development and implementation of projects, assisting with planning and execution

7. Personal Development

Participate in relevant training programs

Complete all mandatory and agreed training

Actively engage in the Practice Continuous Performance Management process

8. Additional administrative responsibilities

Maintain and manage databases, collecting and analysing data, and preparing reports

Maintain Cervical Smear screening recalls, results and ceasing

Monitor and maintain a healthy, safe, and secure workplace

Deliver a high standard of patient care leading the admin team to work collaboratively to meet the needs of patients

Organising and booking GP locum services to ensure continuous cover and service provision

Off duty preparation for nurse team and once complete, adding rotas to clinical system

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Supervisory experience in an admin team
  • Experience of using own initiative/multitasking
  • Experience of providing excellent customer service

Desirable

  • Experience of working within a General Practice or NHS environment

Knowledge

Desirable

  • An understanding of a General Practice Reception environment
  • Knowledge and/or experience of SystmOne

Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE Grade C or above (or equivalent) in English and Maths

Desirable

  • NVQ 3 in Business Administration or Customer Services

Behaviours

Essential

  • Ability to perform under pressure and remain calm and professional
  • Lead by example
  • Adaptable and open to change
  • Team player with strong collaborative approach
  • Self-motivated and resourceful
  • Willingness to work flexible hours as required
  • Maintains strict confidentiality and demonstrates integrity

Skills

Essential

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong IT literacy and confidence using office systems
  • Ability to prioritise, organise and delegate tasks effectively
  • Good time management and ability to meet deadlines
  • Skilled in/experience of negotiation and conflict resolution
  • Creative problem-solving and sound decision making abilities
  • Ability to motivate, develop and manage team performance

Attributes

Essential

  • Willingness to learn and recognise own limitations
  • Approachable with a good sense of humour
  • Ability to communicate clearly and confidently at all levels
  • Enthusiastic, honest, empathetic and dependent
  • Patient, tolerant, tactful, and discreet
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Supervisory experience in an admin team
  • Experience of using own initiative/multitasking
  • Experience of providing excellent customer service

Desirable

  • Experience of working within a General Practice or NHS environment

Knowledge

Desirable

  • An understanding of a General Practice Reception environment
  • Knowledge and/or experience of SystmOne

Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE Grade C or above (or equivalent) in English and Maths

Desirable

  • NVQ 3 in Business Administration or Customer Services

Behaviours

Essential

  • Ability to perform under pressure and remain calm and professional
  • Lead by example
  • Adaptable and open to change
  • Team player with strong collaborative approach
  • Self-motivated and resourceful
  • Willingness to work flexible hours as required
  • Maintains strict confidentiality and demonstrates integrity

Skills

Essential

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong IT literacy and confidence using office systems
  • Ability to prioritise, organise and delegate tasks effectively
  • Good time management and ability to meet deadlines
  • Skilled in/experience of negotiation and conflict resolution
  • Creative problem-solving and sound decision making abilities
  • Ability to motivate, develop and manage team performance

Attributes

Essential

  • Willingness to learn and recognise own limitations
  • Approachable with a good sense of humour
  • Ability to communicate clearly and confidently at all levels
  • Enthusiastic, honest, empathetic and dependent
  • Patient, tolerant, tactful, and discreet

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

Puddletown Surgery

Address

Athelhampton Road

Puddletown

Dorchester

Dorset

DT2 8FY


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Puddletown Surgery

Address

Athelhampton Road

Puddletown

Dorchester

Dorset

DT2 8FY


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Practice Manager

Clare Stickland

clare.stickland@dorsetgp.nhs.uk

01305848333

Details

Date posted

18 June 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A1089-25-0001

Job locations

Athelhampton Road

Puddletown

Dorchester

Dorset

DT2 8FY


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