Job summary
Successful
candidate will provide clear and positive leadership to enable the practice to
continue meeting its agreed aims and objectives within a profitable, efficient,
safe, and effective working environment. As well as meeting our contractual
obligations with NHS England (NHSE), you will maintain compliance with all
aspects of Health & Safety and employment legislation, CQC (Care Quality
Commission) regulations and facilities management/compliance. You will work
with the Partners to oversee cashflow and budgets, and lead on project
management.
Main duties of the job
The
successful candidate will provide robust, conscientious leadership and have a
sound knowledge of strategic business management, financial planning and HR.
You will be expected to manage and coordinate all aspects of practice
functionality, motivating and managing staff, optimising efficient, financial
performance, and overseeing all daily operations.
You will
set the direction along with the partners for the practice to maximise
efficiency, income, manage budgets and achieve long-term strategic objectives.
You will have the support of two deputy practice managers who will assist with
much of the day-to-day operational responsibilities, but you will be
responsible for the financial management and representing the practice
externally.
About us
New Seaham Medical Group is a long established, friendly GP practice in County Durham. We have 4 Partners, 1 Advanced Nurse Practitioner, 2 Practice Nurses, 2 Healthcare Assistants as well as a team of dedicated and supportive administrative staff and ARRS staff. We currently have a list side of 4,600 patients. We are highly involved in our PCN (North Easington) and through this we benefit from Pharmacists, Physiotherapists, mental health workers, Social link workers. We use SystmOne Clinical system.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The job
role is broad, but can be briefly summarised into the following areas:
Strategic
management & planning, identifying opportunities for income generation,
managing external contracts.
Financial
management using Xero, pensions, budget forecasts, cash flow, liaising with
accountants, insurances, practice bank account management supported by finance
officer and partnership.
Recruitment
and HR (clinical and admin), appraisals, absence management, succession
planning. Managing staff recruitment and retention.
Manage
patient services, overview of clinic provision, dealing with patients including
complaints. Health and Safety management. Data governance compliance.
Communication
internally and externally building relationships with partners locally,
regionally and ensuring readiness for CQC.
Representing
the practice externally to include working with PCN, Federation, Integrated
Neighbourhood teams and the ICB etc
Monitoring
and optimising the achievement of clinical targets such as QoF, IIF and such
local and national enhanced services.
Please see
attached documentation for a more in-depth description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The job
role is broad, but can be briefly summarised into the following areas:
Strategic
management & planning, identifying opportunities for income generation,
managing external contracts.
Financial
management using Xero, pensions, budget forecasts, cash flow, liaising with
accountants, insurances, practice bank account management supported by finance
officer and partnership.
Recruitment
and HR (clinical and admin), appraisals, absence management, succession
planning. Managing staff recruitment and retention.
Manage
patient services, overview of clinic provision, dealing with patients including
complaints. Health and Safety management. Data governance compliance.
Communication
internally and externally building relationships with partners locally,
regionally and ensuring readiness for CQC.
Representing
the practice externally to include working with PCN, Federation, Integrated
Neighbourhood teams and the ICB etc
Monitoring
and optimising the achievement of clinical targets such as QoF, IIF and such
local and national enhanced services.
Please see
attached documentation for a more in-depth description.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated in healthcare management, business or accountancy Excellent literacy, numeracy and IT skills
Desirable
- Higher level Accountancy and / or Financial Management Qualification
Experience
Essential
- Essential Experience in use of Xero accounting (or similar), cashflow and high-level budget setting management Experience of managing staff both clinical and administrative, completing appraisals and communicating effectively on a day to day basis Experience of dealing with the general public and managing potential discord or unrealistic expectations Proactive approach to sourcing and implementing new opportunities Open minded problem solver, able to take ideas forward and make them work Strong generic IT skills/strong communication/strong managerial skills Ability to engage and motivate staff in a busy and sometimes challenging environment Ability to handle many competing demands, work under pressure and prioritise accordingly Proven work ethic
Desirable
- NHS management experience Experience of working in a GP Practice Clinical IT system experience (preferably SystmOne)
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated in healthcare management, business or accountancy Excellent literacy, numeracy and IT skills
Desirable
- Higher level Accountancy and / or Financial Management Qualification
Experience
Essential
- Essential Experience in use of Xero accounting (or similar), cashflow and high-level budget setting management Experience of managing staff both clinical and administrative, completing appraisals and communicating effectively on a day to day basis Experience of dealing with the general public and managing potential discord or unrealistic expectations Proactive approach to sourcing and implementing new opportunities Open minded problem solver, able to take ideas forward and make them work Strong generic IT skills/strong communication/strong managerial skills Ability to engage and motivate staff in a busy and sometimes challenging environment Ability to handle many competing demands, work under pressure and prioritise accordingly Proven work ethic
Desirable
- NHS management experience Experience of working in a GP Practice Clinical IT system experience (preferably SystmOne)
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).