Salters Medical Practice

Practice Manager

The closing date is 31 July 2025

Job summary

We are looking for a dynamic and experienced Practice Manager to lead the operational and strategic direction of our friendly, high-performing GP surgery. You will work closely with our five partners (four GPs and one clinical pharmacist) to ensure the smooth running of the practice and the delivery of high-quality patient care. This is a pivotal leadership role requiring excellent communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills. You will oversee all aspects of practice management including HR, finance, compliance, and digital transformation.

Main duties of the job

Financial Management: Oversee budgets, payroll, pensions, and contract performance QOF, Enhanced Services, etc Provide monthly financial reports and support strategic business planning.

Human Resources: Lead recruitment, training, appraisals, and staff wellbeing. Maintain up-to-date HR policies and ensure legal compliance.

Operations & Compliance: Ensure CQC compliance, manage premises and equipment, and maintain health & safety standards. Lead on policy development and business continuity planning.

IT & Digital Services: Support digital service delivery, data security, and staff IT training. Maintain the practice website and liaise with NHS IT teams.

About us

Salters Medical Practice is a well-established, rural GP surgery serving around 9,000 patients. We are proud members of the Droitwich and Ombersley Primary Care Network, working collaboratively with local practices to deliver excellent care. We value teamwork, innovation, and a patient-first approach. Our supportive admin team includes an Operations Manager, IT Lead, medical secretaries, clinical coders, and care coordinators.

Details

Date posted

30 June 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

A3500-25-0006

Job locations

Droitwich Medical Centre

Ombersley Street East

Droitwich

Worcestershire

WR9 8RD


Job description

Job responsibilities

The post-holder will take lead responsibility and have oversight for all managerial and commercial aspects of Salters Medical Practice, just as the partners, who comprise of four GPs and one clinical pharmacist, lead on clinical matters. The responsibilities of the post-holder will include developing and maintaining a safe, responsive and trusted clinical practice for service users and place of employment for the workforce, whilst ensuring the profitability and sustainability of the Practice as a commercial business. This will require effective, cooperative work between the post-holder and the partners as well as between the post -holder and service users, the Practice based team of clinicians and administrators and professional colleagues external to the Practice. We are a proud member of Droitwich and Ombersley Primary Care Network and work closely alongside other local surgeries in the provision of our service.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post-holder will take lead responsibility and have oversight for all managerial and commercial aspects of Salters Medical Practice, just as the partners, who comprise of four GPs and one clinical pharmacist, lead on clinical matters. The responsibilities of the post-holder will include developing and maintaining a safe, responsive and trusted clinical practice for service users and place of employment for the workforce, whilst ensuring the profitability and sustainability of the Practice as a commercial business. This will require effective, cooperative work between the post-holder and the partners as well as between the post -holder and service users, the Practice based team of clinicians and administrators and professional colleagues external to the Practice. We are a proud member of Droitwich and Ombersley Primary Care Network and work closely alongside other local surgeries in the provision of our service.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Proven experience (3 to 5 years minimum) in a senior management role.
  • Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.
  • Highly organised with the ability to prioritise in a fast-paced environment.
  • HR and financial management experience essential.
  • NHS Primary Care experience is highly desirable.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Proven experience (3 to 5 years minimum) in a senior management role.
  • Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.
  • Highly organised with the ability to prioritise in a fast-paced environment.
  • HR and financial management experience essential.
  • NHS Primary Care experience is highly desirable.

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

Salters Medical Practice

Address

Droitwich Medical Centre

Ombersley Street East

Droitwich

Worcestershire

WR9 8RD


Employer's website

https://www.salters.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Salters Medical Practice

Address

Droitwich Medical Centre

Ombersley Street East

Droitwich

Worcestershire

WR9 8RD


Employer's website

https://www.salters.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Operations Manager

Laura Horne

laurahorne@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

30 June 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

A3500-25-0006

Job locations

Droitwich Medical Centre

Ombersley Street East

Droitwich

Worcestershire

WR9 8RD


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