Deputy Practice Manager

Job description

Job responsibilities

Staffing and People Management

• Evaluate, organize and oversee staff induction and training and ensure that all staff are adequately trained to fulfil their role
• Support Practice Manager in planning and co-ordinating the recruitment, induction and training of new administrative staff.
• Plan/assist in planning and recruitment of Locum cover.
• Prepare/assist in the preparation of weekly/monthly shift planning for Practice Staff, arranging cover (including locum cover) when necessary.
• Identify training and development needs for Practice staff.
• Ensure that all staff are legally and gainfully employed. Monitor skill-mix and deployment of staff
• Maintain up-to-date HR documentation (including job descriptions, employment contracts and employment policies)
• To monitor staff annual leave, sickness and absence and mitigate any impact to practice staffing rotas.
• Ensure all Practice staff are aware of the need for confidentiality, both of patient and Practice information.

Monitoring Practice Performance and Targets

• To read and be aware of all the primary Care KPIs and relevant targets and contractual obligations, including;
• Enhanced Services
• Locally Commissioned Services
• QOF (Quality Outcomes Framework)
• GP Contract
• Medicines Management and additional Services.
• To be updated with specifications on an annual and ad hoc basis of all requirements.
• Monitor and evaluate performance of the Practice team against objectives; identify and manage change
• To plan and implement processes to achieve targets with GPs, Partners and Practice Manager
• Support and work with Partners, GPs, Nurses and administrative staff to achieve targets.

Strategic Management and Planning

• Keep abreast of current affairs and identify potential threats and opportunities
• Contribute to Practice strategy; formulate objectives and research and develop ideas for future Practice development
• Work with Partners and Practice Manager in planning and setting strategic targets
• To undertake required tasks to meet the agreed aims and be wholly responsible for them
• Develop and maintain effective communication both within the Practice and with relevant outside agencies
• Assess and evaluate accommodation requirements and manage development and expansion plans

Financial Management

• Understand and report on the financial implications of contract and legislation changes
• Manage Practice accounts; submit year-end figures promptly and liaise with the Practice accountant
• Monitor cash-flow, prepare regular forecasts and reports to the partners
• Manage and reconcile bank accounts; negotiate/liaise with the Practice bankers
• Monitor and reconcile income and expenditure statements and purchase/sales ledger transactions
• Manage and monitor PAYE for Practice staff and maintain appropriate records
• Manage contributions to the Practice pension scheme(s) and maintain appropriate records
• Manage appropriate systems for handling and recording of cash and cheques and petty cash.

Organisational

• Convene meetings, prepare agendas, write minutes and ensure distribution of minutes as necessary
• Develop Practice protocols and procedures, review and update as required
• Ensure that Practice premises are properly maintained and cleaned and that adequate fire prevention and security systems are in place
• Ensure the procurement of Practice equipment, supplies and services within target budgets

Patient Services

• Adopt a strategic approach to the development and management of patient services
• Ensure service development and delivery is in accordance with local and national guidelines
• Ensure that the Practice complies with NHS contractual obligations in relation to patient care
• Maintain registration policies and monitor patient turnover and capitation
• Oversee and/or develop repeat prescribing systems
• Oversee and/or develop and manage an effective appointments systems
• Oversee and/or organise surgery timetables, duty rotas and holiday cover
• Routinely monitor and assess Practice performance against patient access and demand management targets
• Develop and implement an effective complaints management system
• Liaise with patient groups/PALS

Information Management and Technology

• Evaluate and plan Practice IT implementation and modernisation
• Keep abreast of the latest development in primary care IT including DoH initiatives such EPRs and disease coding, and regularly update the Practice management team
• Motivate, support and monitor staff in the use of IT; organise, oversee and evaluate IT training
• Set targets and monitoring standards for data entry and data collection
• Ensure that the Practice has effective IT data security, back-up, maintenance and disaster recovery plans in place
• Liaise with the CCG regarding systems procurement, IT funding and national IT development programmes.
• Maintain the Practices website.

Confidentiality:

• In the course of seeking treatment, patients entrust us with, or allow us to gather, sensitive information in relation to their health and other matters. They do so in confidence and have the right to expect that staff will respect their privacy and act appropriately
• In the performance of the duties outlined in this Job Description, the post-holder may have access to confidential information relating to patients and their carers, Practice staff and other healthcare workers. They may also have access to information relating to the Practice as a business organisation. All such information from any source is to be regarded as strictly confidential
• Information relating to patients, carers, colleagues, other healthcare workers or the business of the Practice may only be divulged to authorised persons in accordance with the Practice policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive data

Health & Safety:

The post-holder will assist in promoting and maintaining their own and others health, safety and security as defined in the Practice Health & Safety Policy, to include:

• Using personal security systems within the workplace according to Practice guidelines
• Identifying the risks involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in a way that manages those risks
• Making effective use of training to update knowledge and skills
• Using appropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in a tidy and safe way and free from hazards
• Reporting potential risks identified
• Develop/Review Health & Safety policies and procedures and keep abreast of current legislation
• Arrange appropriate insurance cover
• Ensure that the Practice has adequate disaster recovery procedures in place
• Arrange appropriate maintenance for Practice equipment

Equality and Diversity:

The post-holder will support the equality, diversity and rights of patients, carers and colleagues, to include:

• Acting in a way that recognizes the importance of peoples rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with Practice procedures and policies, and current legislation
• Respecting the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues
• Behaving in a manner which is welcoming to and of the individual, is non-judgmental and respects their circumstances, feelings priorities and rights.

Personal/Professional Development:

The post-holder will participate in any training programme implemented by the Practice as part of this employment, such training to include:

• Participation in an annual individual performance review, including taking responsibility for maintaining a record of own personal and/or professional development
• Taking responsibility for own development, learning and performance and demonstrating skills and activities to others who are undertaking similar work

Quality:

The post-holder will strive to maintain quality within the Practice, and will:

• Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk
• Assess own performance and take accountability for own actions, either directly or under supervision
• Contribute to the effectiveness of the team by reflecting on own and team activities and making suggestions on ways to improve and enhance the teams performance
• Work effectively with individuals in other agencies to meet patients needs
• Effectively manage own time, workload and resources

Communication:

The post-holder should recognize the importance of effective communication within the team and will strive to:

• Communicate effectively with other team members
• Communicate effectively with patients and carers
• Recognize peoples needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly
• Contribution to the Implementation of Services:

• Apply Practice policies, standards and guidance
• Discuss with other members of the team how the policies, standards and guidelines will affect own work
• Participate in audit where appropriate

This job description is not exhaustive and is indicative of the roles of The Deputy Practice Manager.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Good standard of education with excellent literacy and numeracy skills
• Educated to A-level/equivalent or higher with relevant experience

Desirable

• Leadership and/or management qualification
• AMSPAR qualification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with the general public
• Ability to prioritise, delegate and work to tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Effective time management (planning and organising)
• Ability to network and build relationships
• Ability to implement and embed policy and procedure
• Ability to motivate and train staff

Desirable

• Experience of managing multidisciplinary teams
• Experience of performance management, including appraisal writing, staff development and disciplinary procedures
• Experience of successfully developing and implementing projects
• NHS/Primary Care general practice experience
• 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Narrowcliff Surgery

Address

Narrowcliff

Newquay

TR7 2QF

Employer's website

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