Temporary Practice Manager - Maternity Cover
The closing date is 19 April 2026
Job summary
TEMPORARY PRACTICE MANAGER- Maternity Cover
2 3 days a week, to include a Friday - to be discussed further at interview
Rate of pay dependant on experience
9-12 month post
Ideally starting from May 2026 but happy to discuss at interview
Pennys Hill Practice is now looking to recruit an experienced, enthusiastic, forward-thinking Practice Manager with strong interpersonal skills who will be responsible for the day to day operational management of the surgery.
We are always looking at ways to develop the practice further whilst also maintaining our focus on patient care. The successful applicant will need to share this vision as well as supporting the staff within our organisation.
This is a temporary post to cover maternity leave, supported by a loyal and friendly team, including an Assistant to the Practice Manager, Finance Manager, Data team, Practice Secretaries and Reception team.
The post is expected to be for the period between 9 12 months.
Please note that the successful applicant must have the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer or support visa sponsorship for this role.
Main duties of the job
We are looking at a candidate who has experience in Practice Management or a similar role, with good leadership, financial and HR management skills. We expect the candidate to have good interpersonal, communication and IT skills.
About us
We serve a population of 8,000+ patients and pride ourselves on excellent patient care. We are a high achieving GMS practice, rated as Good by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). We run a personal list system which provides for excellent continuity of care.
We are a friendly, supportive, training practice who value our staff and support their development.
We recognise the need for change within the NHS and have embraced working at scale through both our locality and the Castleman Healthcare Federation. We have SystmOne operating system with Full Ardens package.
We are part of the Wimborne and Ferndown Primary Care Network (PCN).
Details
Date posted
07 April 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
Depending on experience
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
9 months
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
A1361-26-0004
Job locations
Ferndown Medical Centre
St. Marys Road
Ferndown
Dorset
BH22 9HB
Employer details
Employer name
Penny's Hill Practice
Address
Ferndown Medical Centre
St. Marys Road
Ferndown
Dorset
BH22 9HB
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