Chadsfield Medical Practice

Practice Manager

The closing date is 20 March 2026

Job summary

We are looking for an individual with strong skills in people management, finance, and business management to work with the GP partners in providing a profitable, effective, and efficient business in order to continue to provide excellent health are to our 6600 patients.

The role will be 32-35 hours week, possibly over 4 days. Salary on enquiry and dependent on experience. NHS pension scheme, private health care and 5 weeks holiday included.

Main duties of the job

To lead, 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, drive target delivery using your own initiative.

About us

We are a well-established, dynamic, and caring three GP partner practice who work collaboratively with our Practice Manager and full-time Reception Manager with weekly meetings. We have a well-established clinical team consisting of five salaried GPs, one ANP and a full complement of nursing and HCA team. We are a training practice for GP ST doctors and we are a gold award training practice for medical students with the highest feedback scores in the South Manchester area. We are very active within our PCN and one of our partners has previously been a PCN clinical director. Our Chadsfield team are an innovative practice and have been involved in piloting projects to improve efficiencies, as well as Oxford University research.

Date posted

02 March 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience other

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working, Compressed hours

Reference number

A2520-26-0002

Job locations

Chichester Road

Romiley

Stockport

Cheshire

SK6 4QR

Job description

Job responsibilities

As part of a well-established and supportive team, you will be responsible for ensuring the smooth running of practice processes.

Overseeing the day-to-day operations of the organisation, ensuring staff achieve their primary responsibilities.

Functional management of all clinical and administrative staff, with direct line management of all staff including salaried GPs (non-clinical aspects only)

Managing the recruitment and retention of staff; develop, implement, and embed an effective succession plan.

Establishing, reviewing, and regularly updating job descriptions and person specifications ensuring all staff are legally and gainfully employed.

Lead and implement an effective staff induction and appraisal process.

Implementing effective systems for the resolution of disciplinary and grievance issues

Maintaining an effective overview of and ensuring compliance with HR legislation

Ensuring all staff have the appropriate level of training to enable them to carry out their individual roles and responsibilities effectively.

Managing the financial elements of the organisation, including budgets, bank accounts, accounting systems, petty cash, etc. seeking to maximise income and reduce expenditure in conjunction with the partners.

Maintaining an effective liaison with the practice accountant.

Briefing partners on all financial matters, including forecasting and cashflow.

Managing and processing partners drawings, Overtime, PAYE and pensions for practice staff

Ensuring the organisation has appropriate insurance cover.

Managing contracts for services i.e., cleaning, gardening, window cleaning etc. and manage procurement of such supplies and services.

Coordinating the reviewing and updating of all organisation policies and procedures, including developing, implementing, and embedding an efficient business continuity plan.

Leading change and continuous improvement initiatives; coordinating all projects within the organisation.

Supporting the team reach to QOF/LCS and IIF targets.

Adopting a strategic approach to the management of all patient services matters

Developing, implementing, and embedding an effective communication strategy (internal and external) whilst marketing the practice appropriately.

Ensuring the organisation maintains compliance with its NHS contractual and CQC obligations.

Actively encouraging and promoting the use of patient online services

Liaising at internal and external meetings as required, including but not limited to PCN and locality representation. Deputise for the partners at such meetings when required.

Key liaison with Primary Care Network, the PCN Manager and any ARRS staff who provide supporting services at the practice.

Supporting the management of the Patient Participation Group

Supporting the management of all complaint

You will significantly contribute to the strategic planning and business development of the Practice.

To succeed, you will have a good level of understanding of General Practice and the NHS. With a proven track record of delivering high quality services, you will be an excellent communicator with effective leadership and people management skills together with sound financial and business acumen.

This list is not an exhaustive list