Showell Park Health Centre

Practice Manager

The closing date is 30 December 2025

Job summary

To provide effective leadership and management that enables The Practice to achieve agreed aims and objectives within a profitable, efficient, safe and effective working environment and ensure the delivery of compliant, high-quality services and patient care.

To provide day-to-day management of The Practice effectively and efficiently within guidelines set by The Practice

To deliver the continuing development of The Practice and its services

To fully optimise the use of Practice resources and personnel, identifying new opportunities and ways of meeting the needs and expectations of patients

To disseminate, comply with and implement all policies and procedures

Manage the Practice team and ensure they fulfil their role descriptions on a day to day basis.

Ensure the delivery of national and local performance and quality standards within the Practice, in particular those required by CQC, CCG and NHSE

Ensure the delivery of actions required for maximum achievement of QOF, local incentive schemes and any Local/Directed Enhanced Services

Ensure the Practice is financially efficient, and compliant with all aspects of health and safety and employment legislation

Main duties of the job

management and leadership

practice organisation

Finance

management of staff

To provide effective leadership and management that enables The Practice to achieve agreed aims and objectives within a profitable, efficient, safe and effective working environment and ensure the delivery of compliant, high-quality services and patient care.

To provide day-to-day management of The Practice effectively and efficiently within guidelines set by The Practice

To deliver the continuing development of The Practice and its services

To fully optimise the use of Practice resources and personnel, identifying new opportunities and ways of meeting the needs and expectations of patients

To disseminate, comply with and implement all policies and procedures Ensure Workforce and Productivity are on course with strategic planning

Review and respond to identified changes in Practice Needs: workforce management

Undertake the recruitment of staff as required

Support the on-boarding and off-boarding process for new and departing staff

Organise staff induction

Ensure staff are trained to the level of competency required for their position

Ensure staff review, appraisal and performance monitoring is undertaken

Contribute to workforce development and succession planning

Full Job description will be provided

About us

Showell Park Health Centre is the heart of the community and we take pride in the service we provide.

We have an amazing team of Salaried GPs, Nurse, Pharmacist, HCA, GPA, admin and reception staff and Business Manager.

We work closely with Wolverhampton North Network PCN (Primary Care Network)

We are a freindly team and have onsite parking

Details

Date posted

11 December 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Home or remote working

Reference number

A2805-25-0003

Job locations

Fifth Avenue

Low Hill

Wolverhampton

West Midlands

WV10 9ST


Job description

Job responsibilities

Manage the Practice team and ensure they fulfil their role descriptions on a day to day basis.

Ensure the delivery of national and local performance and quality standards within the Practice, in particular those required by CQC, CCG and NHSE

Ensure the delivery of actions required for maximum achievement of QOF, local incentive schemes and any Local/Directed Enhanced Services

Ensure the Practice is financially efficient, and compliant with all aspects of health and safety and employment legislation

Partners and the Asst. Practice Manager, conduct strategic planning and review of practice operations, ensure planning for financial efficiency and effective workforce process

Take part in the on-call duty manager rota for extended hours

Implement Practice-wide projects as required

Review staffing levels, arranging cross-practice cover where appropriate or confirming locum requirements in line with policy

Record all planned and unplanned absences on The Practices electronic reporting system in a timely manner

Maintain personnel files accurately and in a timely manner

Monitor computer system audits and generate activity as required

Enhance practice standards through engaging in audit

Ensure all Practice returns and submissions as required by statutory bodies are completed in a timely manner

The post holder will:

Ientify and implement ways of maximising income and ways of reducing/controlling expenditure

Be familiar with the GP contract and other income sources for the Practice

to ensure all monies, both NHS/non-NHS are claimed and received on time

Manage petty cash and banking of non-NHS income

Ensure that deadlines are met for the submission of accurate staff payroll information.

Maintain control of overtime/locum spend

Open Exeter Management

Enhanced Services Claims

  • Ensure Workforce and Productivity are on course with strategic planning

    Review and respond to identified changes in Practice Needs: workforce management

    Undertake the recruitment of staff as required

    Support the on-boarding and off-boarding process for new and departing staff

    Organise staff induction

    Ensure staff are trained to the level of competency required for their position

    Ensure staff review, appraisal and performance monitoring is undertaken

    Contribute to workforce development and succession planning

    Maintain administration and clinical staff rotas and the management of annual leave requirements

    Initiate effective measures to deal with matters relating to discipline, disputes or grievances

    Ensure staff are supported in their roles and that return to work and exit interviews are undertaken

  • Manage patient complaints in accordance with NHS regulations and The Practice policy.

    Manage formal complaints received from NHSE, CCGs, Healthwatch and the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman.

    Ensure that national GP survey results are reviewed with Practice teams and areas for improvement are identified and actioned

    Respond to comments posted on NHS.uk in a timely manner

    Ensure each Practices online content is reviewed and kept up to date (NHS.uk, Modality website, etc.)

    Ensure that patient advice and information displayed in the surgery is current

    Review and update Practice information leaflets in a timely manner

    Coordinate Patient Representative Group meetings and assist in the development of patient engagement strategies

  • Ensure comprehensive understanding of premises and oversee overall maintenance, work with Infection Control Lead, reporting escalation of serious issues to Operation Manager

    Ensure the premises are clean and in good repair, both internally and externally, informing Operations Manager of any major work that may be required

    Ensure awareness of, ability to implement, the Business Continuity Plan

    Act as a key holder for the practice site.

  • Maintain a sound working knowledge of basic IT systems and peripherals, both personally and amongst practice staff

    Maintain procedures for rapid rectification of basic system failures and reporting of those faults which cannot be managed locally

    Monitor and maintain security systems associated with local data management facilities, including password protection and the utilisation of smart cards and back-up systems

    Monitor GP Links activity and investigate and anomalies

    Knowledge and understanding of the clinical system

    Comply with QOF and enhanced service requirements and updating of records accordingly

    Utilise technology-based tools as required by The Practice

  • Apply and embed The Practice policies, standards and guidance

    Discuss with other members of the team how the policies, standards and guidelines will affect their own work

    Participate in audit where appropriate

    Support the implementation of Primary Care Network and locality agendas

  • Follow and implement procedures to ensure compliance with the GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018

  • Level 5 or above, or equivalent Management experience ideally within a health or care setting

    Proficient in key Microsoft Office applications

    Proficient in the use of clinical IT systems (preferable but not essential)

    Knowledge of, and experience in staff performance management, recruitment, sickness absence management and implementation of key managerial policies/HR procedures in relation to staff.

    Knowledge of CQC and governance framework as they apply to services delivered in Practices or other settings.

    Knowledge of Health and Safety requirements

Job description

Job responsibilities

Manage the Practice team and ensure they fulfil their role descriptions on a day to day basis.

Ensure the delivery of national and local performance and quality standards within the Practice, in particular those required by CQC, CCG and NHSE

Ensure the delivery of actions required for maximum achievement of QOF, local incentive schemes and any Local/Directed Enhanced Services

Ensure the Practice is financially efficient, and compliant with all aspects of health and safety and employment legislation

Partners and the Asst. Practice Manager, conduct strategic planning and review of practice operations, ensure planning for financial efficiency and effective workforce process

Take part in the on-call duty manager rota for extended hours

Implement Practice-wide projects as required

Review staffing levels, arranging cross-practice cover where appropriate or confirming locum requirements in line with policy

Record all planned and unplanned absences on The Practices electronic reporting system in a timely manner

Maintain personnel files accurately and in a timely manner

Monitor computer system audits and generate activity as required

Enhance practice standards through engaging in audit

Ensure all Practice returns and submissions as required by statutory bodies are completed in a timely manner

The post holder will:

Ientify and implement ways of maximising income and ways of reducing/controlling expenditure

Be familiar with the GP contract and other income sources for the Practice

to ensure all monies, both NHS/non-NHS are claimed and received on time

Manage petty cash and banking of non-NHS income

Ensure that deadlines are met for the submission of accurate staff payroll information.

Maintain control of overtime/locum spend

Open Exeter Management

Enhanced Services Claims

  • Ensure Workforce and Productivity are on course with strategic planning

    Review and respond to identified changes in Practice Needs: workforce management

    Undertake the recruitment of staff as required

    Support the on-boarding and off-boarding process for new and departing staff

    Organise staff induction

    Ensure staff are trained to the level of competency required for their position

    Ensure staff review, appraisal and performance monitoring is undertaken

    Contribute to workforce development and succession planning

    Maintain administration and clinical staff rotas and the management of annual leave requirements

    Initiate effective measures to deal with matters relating to discipline, disputes or grievances

    Ensure staff are supported in their roles and that return to work and exit interviews are undertaken

  • Manage patient complaints in accordance with NHS regulations and The Practice policy.

    Manage formal complaints received from NHSE, CCGs, Healthwatch and the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman.

    Ensure that national GP survey results are reviewed with Practice teams and areas for improvement are identified and actioned

    Respond to comments posted on NHS.uk in a timely manner

    Ensure each Practices online content is reviewed and kept up to date (NHS.uk, Modality website, etc.)

    Ensure that patient advice and information displayed in the surgery is current

    Review and update Practice information leaflets in a timely manner

    Coordinate Patient Representative Group meetings and assist in the development of patient engagement strategies

  • Ensure comprehensive understanding of premises and oversee overall maintenance, work with Infection Control Lead, reporting escalation of serious issues to Operation Manager

    Ensure the premises are clean and in good repair, both internally and externally, informing Operations Manager of any major work that may be required

    Ensure awareness of, ability to implement, the Business Continuity Plan

    Act as a key holder for the practice site.

  • Maintain a sound working knowledge of basic IT systems and peripherals, both personally and amongst practice staff

    Maintain procedures for rapid rectification of basic system failures and reporting of those faults which cannot be managed locally

    Monitor and maintain security systems associated with local data management facilities, including password protection and the utilisation of smart cards and back-up systems

    Monitor GP Links activity and investigate and anomalies

    Knowledge and understanding of the clinical system

    Comply with QOF and enhanced service requirements and updating of records accordingly

    Utilise technology-based tools as required by The Practice

  • Apply and embed The Practice policies, standards and guidance

    Discuss with other members of the team how the policies, standards and guidelines will affect their own work

    Participate in audit where appropriate

    Support the implementation of Primary Care Network and locality agendas

  • Follow and implement procedures to ensure compliance with the GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018

  • Level 5 or above, or equivalent Management experience ideally within a health or care setting

    Proficient in key Microsoft Office applications

    Proficient in the use of clinical IT systems (preferable but not essential)

    Knowledge of, and experience in staff performance management, recruitment, sickness absence management and implementation of key managerial policies/HR procedures in relation to staff.

    Knowledge of CQC and governance framework as they apply to services delivered in Practices or other settings.

    Knowledge of Health and Safety requirements

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Experience in A GP Practice
  • Use of EMIS
  • Management and Leadership skills
  • Understanding of QOF

Qualifications

Essential

  • Leadership and Management experience
  • Business and Administration
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Experience in A GP Practice
  • Use of EMIS
  • Management and Leadership skills
  • Understanding of QOF

Qualifications

Essential

  • Leadership and Management experience
  • Business and Administration

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

Showell Park Health Centre

Address

Fifth Avenue

Low Hill

Wolverhampton

West Midlands

WV10 9ST


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Showell Park Health Centre

Address

Fifth Avenue

Low Hill

Wolverhampton

West Midlands

WV10 9ST


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Kam Batth

kamaldip.batth@nhs.net

01902446711

Details

Date posted

11 December 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Home or remote working

Reference number

A2805-25-0003

Job locations

Fifth Avenue

Low Hill

Wolverhampton

West Midlands

WV10 9ST


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