Senior Administrator

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

The Snr Administrator is responsible for:

a. Overseeing the administration and support operations of the practice, ensuring staff achieve their primary responsibilities

b. Line managing all administrative staff, supporting staff development, providing guidance and direction, ensuring staff are up to date with mandatory training

c. Completing staff appraisals as required

d. Identify and deliver team training where required

e. Compiling administration staff rotas

f. Reviewing and updating all administrative policies and procedures as required

g. Support the management team in the compilation of practice reports and the practice development plan

h. Develop, implement and embed efficient office processes and procedures to adhere to extant legislation

i. Act as a focal point for the practice managing requests from external organisations such as the local Police, solicitors, DVLA and other agencies

j. Coordinate the provision of temporary administrative staff ensuring sufficient cover is provided for periods of leave and other staff absences

Secondary Responsibilities

In addition to the primary responsibilities, the Snr Administrator may be requested to:

a. Deputise for the Deputy Practice Manager during periods of absence

b. Partake in audit as directed by the audit lead

c. Coordinate and produce meeting agendas and record the minutes of meetings

d. Support the Practice Manager in the maintenance of the practice website and social media accounts

e. Monitor and promote the use of the Friends and Family Test

f. Champion continuous improvement, encouraging staff to participate and make suggestions for CI initiatives

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experiencing of working within a administration team in a GP practice

Desirable

• Experiencing of working in a GP practice

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

Padgate Medical Centre

Address

12 Station Road South

Padgate

Warrington

WA2 0RX

Employer's website

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