Amersham Health Centre

Practice Manager

The closing date is 06 February 2026

Job summary

Job summary

We are looking for an accomplished, motivated manager with exceptional interpersonal and leadership skills to join our large and friendly team.

We are a Teaching practice with 3 GP partners and a team of approximately 40 clinical and non-clinical staff, committed to delivering excellent care to our 14,500 patients. The Practice Manager will work closely with our team and has support from an assistant who assists with the finance aspects of the practice and with support from Assistant to the manager.

This role is full-time or part-time(over 4-5 days).

*THE CLOSING DATE FOR THIS ROLE IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE AND WILL CLOSE EARLY IF SUFFICIENT APPLICATIONS ARE RECEIVED*

Main duties of the job

Main duties of the job

This role is responsible for managing the operational aspects of the practice, providing supportive leadership to the team, overseeing the smooth day-to-day running, HR functions, premises/facilities management, supporting the complaints process and ensuring regulatory compliance and experience in these areas is required.

The successful candidate will be approachable; team focussed and will promote a positive work culture and foster excellent team-working. They will be proactive, with the ability to prioritise their workload and find solutions.

About us

About us

We are one of the largest of the five practices in our Primary Care Network (Mid Chiltern PCN) and have excellent working relationships with the PCN and locality and the new manager will be expected to build relationships and work collaboratively with them.

Our CQC rating is Good 2016.

Details

Date posted

14 January 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

A2626-26-0000

Job locations

Chiltern Avenue

Amersham

Buckinghamshire

HP6 5AY


Job description

Job responsibilities

Job responsibilities

To manage the daily operation of the Practice ensuring that it provides patients with the highest possible standard of clinical care and that all staff are supported in delivering exceptional service.

To support the partners in the strategic development of the practice to ensure the Practice continues to deliver a quality service.

Oversee all HR functions, including recruitment, training, performance management, and staff well-being.

Keep up to date with developments and changes within primary care.

Lead and coordinate projects within the practice.

Overall management of all services

Overall management of Practice finances

Manage the relationship with Practices landlord-NHS property Services

Support the practice to meet targets such as Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) and commissioned services.

See full job description attached.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job responsibilities

To manage the daily operation of the Practice ensuring that it provides patients with the highest possible standard of clinical care and that all staff are supported in delivering exceptional service.

To support the partners in the strategic development of the practice to ensure the Practice continues to deliver a quality service.

Oversee all HR functions, including recruitment, training, performance management, and staff well-being.

Keep up to date with developments and changes within primary care.

Lead and coordinate projects within the practice.

Overall management of all services

Overall management of Practice finances

Manage the relationship with Practices landlord-NHS property Services

Support the practice to meet targets such as Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) and commissioned services.

See full job description attached.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Essential
  • Literacy and numeracy skills sufficient to manage a small to medium sized business

Desirable

  • Desirable
  • Educated to degree level in healthcare or business
  • Leadership and or management qualification

Experience

Essential

  • Essential
  • Experience of managing multidisciplinary teams
  • Experience of HR processes, workforce planning and development
  • Experience of performance management including appraisals, staff development and disciplinary procedures
  • Experience of successfully developing and implementing projects

Desirable

  • Desirable
  • Experience of working in a practice management role
  • NHS and primary care general practice experience
  • Experience of working in a healthcare setting
  • Relevant health and safety experience
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Essential
  • Literacy and numeracy skills sufficient to manage a small to medium sized business

Desirable

  • Desirable
  • Educated to degree level in healthcare or business
  • Leadership and or management qualification

Experience

Essential

  • Essential
  • Experience of managing multidisciplinary teams
  • Experience of HR processes, workforce planning and development
  • Experience of performance management including appraisals, staff development and disciplinary procedures
  • Experience of successfully developing and implementing projects

Desirable

  • Desirable
  • Experience of working in a practice management role
  • NHS and primary care general practice experience
  • Experience of working in a healthcare setting
  • Relevant health and safety experience

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

Amersham Health Centre

Address

Chiltern Avenue

Amersham

Buckinghamshire

HP6 5AY


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Amersham Health Centre

Address

Chiltern Avenue

Amersham

Buckinghamshire

HP6 5AY


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Senior GP Partner

Dr Clare Gabe

clare.gabe@nhs.net

07825670065

Details

Date posted

14 January 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

A2626-26-0000

Job locations

Chiltern Avenue

Amersham

Buckinghamshire

HP6 5AY


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