Billericay Medical Practice

Operations Manager

The closing date is 24 April 2026

Job summary

We are seeking a motivated Operations Manager to join our supportive and high performing GP Practice team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with strong leadership, organisational and IT skills to contribute to the smooth running of the practice and help deliver high-quality care to our patients. The Operations Manager will play a vital role within the management structure, assisting the Practice Manager in the day to day running of the practice. The Operations Manager will be directly responsible for managing all the non-clinical teams and covering for the Practice Manger when they are out of the office. In addition to this the Operations Manager will be responsible for the practice website and telecommunications system.

Main duties of the job

The following are the core responsibilities of the Operations Manager. There may on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks, this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels. Job responsibilities :

Responsible for the day to day running of the reception, administration, secretarial and sifting teams as business dictate, including rota and annual leave planning.

To support the Practice Manager in the development of Teamnet.

To be responsible for the creation, of templates, protocols and reports on the clinical system as the business dictates.

To be responsible for the design and update of the practice website

To be responsible for the design and update of the practice waiting room screens

To liaise with the Practice Manager on the development of Teamnet and any other IT initiatives.

To be responsible for the surgery telephony system, using the system to audit call data, identify peak times , and inform staff planning and service improvements.

To provide cover in all aspects of practice finances, including payroll when the Practice Manager is not available.

To be aware of all Primary Care relevant targets and contractual obligations including:

CQC

QOF

Monitor and evaluate performance of the practice team against objectives, identify and manage change.

To produce and report on regular patient surveys and questionnaires.

Produce and report regular patient surveys.

Prepare and report on surveys based on the national GPAC data.

About us

We are a progressive and caring GP Practice providing a high-quality range of primary care services for a diverse population, with a focus on inclusion and equality. GMS Practice

  • List size of 12000 patients
  • Rated Good by CQC
  • High QoF achievement
  • GP Training Practice
  • Medical student teaching practice

Details

Date posted

31 March 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

A1948-26-0001

Job locations

Billericay Health Centre

Stock Road

Billericay

Essex

CM12 0BJ


Job description

Job responsibilities

In addition to the primary responsibilities, the Operations Manager will be requested to:

Deputise for the Practice Manager in their absence to ensure that the practice functions normally.

Act as the communication link between the management team and staff.

Represent the practice locally as required.

Job description

Job responsibilities

In addition to the primary responsibilities, the Operations Manager will be requested to:

Deputise for the Practice Manager in their absence to ensure that the practice functions normally.

Act as the communication link between the management team and staff.

Represent the practice locally as required.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Good standard of education with excellent literacy and
  • numeracy skills
  • Experience of working with the general public
  • Experience of working in a health care setting
  • NHS / Primary Care General Practice experience
  • 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
  • Effective time management (Planning & Organising)
  • Ability to network and build relationships.
  • Proven problem solving & analytical skills.
  • Ability to develop, implement and embed policy and
  • procedure.
  • Ability to motivate and train staff.
  • Personal Qualities
  • Polite and confident
  • Flexible and cooperative
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Motivated and proactive
  • Ability to use initiative and judgement.
  • Forward thinker with a solution 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.
  • Ability to motivate teams, enhance morale and
  • maintain a positive working environment
  • Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check
  • Always maintains confidentiality.
  • Full UK driving licence.

Desirable

  • Educated to degree level in healthcare or business.
  • Leadership and / or Management Qualification
  • Experience of managing large multidisciplinary teams
  • Experience of performance management, including
  • appraisal writing, staff development and disciplinary
  • procedures
  • Experience of chairing meetings, producing agendas
  • and minutes
  • Previously used SystmOne clinical system
  • Flexibility to work outside of core office hours.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Good standard of education with excellent literacy and
  • numeracy skills
  • Experience of working with the general public
  • Experience of working in a health care setting
  • NHS / Primary Care General Practice experience
  • 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
  • Effective time management (Planning & Organising)
  • Ability to network and build relationships.
  • Proven problem solving & analytical skills.
  • Ability to develop, implement and embed policy and
  • procedure.
  • Ability to motivate and train staff.
  • Personal Qualities
  • Polite and confident
  • Flexible and cooperative
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Motivated and proactive
  • Ability to use initiative and judgement.
  • Forward thinker with a solution 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.
  • Ability to motivate teams, enhance morale and
  • maintain a positive working environment
  • Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check
  • Always maintains confidentiality.
  • Full UK driving licence.

Desirable

  • Educated to degree level in healthcare or business.
  • Leadership and / or Management Qualification
  • Experience of managing large multidisciplinary teams
  • Experience of performance management, including
  • appraisal writing, staff development and disciplinary
  • procedures
  • Experience of chairing meetings, producing agendas
  • and minutes
  • Previously used SystmOne clinical system
  • Flexibility to work outside of core office hours.

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

Billericay Medical Practice

Address

Billericay Health Centre

Stock Road

Billericay

Essex

CM12 0BJ


Employer's website

https://www.gps-billericayhealthcentre.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Billericay Medical Practice

Address

Billericay Health Centre

Stock Road

Billericay

Essex

CM12 0BJ


Employer's website

https://www.gps-billericayhealthcentre.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Practice Manager

Peter Tyrrell

practice.managerf81080@nhs.net

01277658071

Details

Date posted

31 March 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

A1948-26-0001

Job locations

Billericay Health Centre

Stock Road

Billericay

Essex

CM12 0BJ


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