Combe Down Surgery

Practice Manager

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Job summary

Join Our Thriving Team in Beautiful Bath!

We are a successful and progressive GP practice situated in the scenic outskirts of Bath that forms part of a highly effective Minerva PCN. As our current Practice Manager steps into a new role, were looking for a forward-thinking and highly motivated Practice Manager to join our practice. Rated Outstanding by CQC, we are committed to clinical excellence in a supportive, engaging environment that prioritises patient-centred care.

Main duties of the job

About the role:

With direction provided by the Partners and support from a strong management support team, the Practice Manager will provide leadership and management to enable the Practice to meet its agreed aims and objectives within a profitable, efficient, safe and effective working environment which meets all its obligations to patients. This includes support for the CQC Registered Manager and ensuring compliance with the outcomes of the Health & Social Care Act 2008. Responsibilities to include strategic management and planning, financial management, HR management, operational management, overseeing patient services, information management, CQC support and planning, facilities and health and safety management.

About us

About Our Practice:

Our main surgery is in the heart of Combe Down village on a leafy avenue, just a short walk from the charming Darling Deli - perfect for your morning coffee. We also operate a second site at Odd Down in the South of Bath, which offers lots of available parking. We are an established practice with an excellent reputation with patients and colleagues. Our friendly team consists of around 60 doctors, nurses, paramedics, pharmacists, managers and administrators caring for our nearly 14,000 patients.

Details

Date posted

14 February 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£48,000 to £55,000 a year pro rata if part time, depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working, Compressed hours

Reference number

A3964-25-0000

Job locations

The Avenue

Combe Down

Bath

BA2 5EG


Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Information:

Position: We seek a highly motivated Practice Manager eager to join our friendly, cohesive team

Hours: 30 - 37.5 per week, over 4-5 days

Leave: 6 weeks of annual leave, plus pro-rata share of bank holidays and a day off for your birthday

Salary: £48,000 - £55,000, pro rata if part time, depending on experience

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Information:

Position: We seek a highly motivated Practice Manager eager to join our friendly, cohesive team

Hours: 30 - 37.5 per week, over 4-5 days

Leave: 6 weeks of annual leave, plus pro-rata share of bank holidays and a day off for your birthday

Salary: £48,000 - £55,000, pro rata if part time, depending on experience

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Key Skills and Qualifications:
  • The ideal candidate will have excellent finance and management skills, an attention to detail with strong quality management skills, effective problem-solving skills and the ability to lead and inspire.
  • Prior experience of GP practice management is preferred but not essential for the right motivated individual.
  • Excellent communication skills are essential.
  • Highly motivated with excellent interpersonal and management skills.
  • Possessing strong business acumen, forward thinking with the confidence to challenge and innovate.
  • Able to plan well, be organised and approachable, with the ability to work under tight deadlines.
  • Educated to degree level in healthcare, business, finance or management.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Key Skills and Qualifications:
  • The ideal candidate will have excellent finance and management skills, an attention to detail with strong quality management skills, effective problem-solving skills and the ability to lead and inspire.
  • Prior experience of GP practice management is preferred but not essential for the right motivated individual.
  • Excellent communication skills are essential.
  • Highly motivated with excellent interpersonal and management skills.
  • Possessing strong business acumen, forward thinking with the confidence to challenge and innovate.
  • Able to plan well, be organised and approachable, with the ability to work under tight deadlines.
  • Educated to degree level in healthcare, business, finance or management.

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

Combe Down Surgery

Address

The Avenue

Combe Down

Bath

BA2 5EG


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Combe Down Surgery

Address

The Avenue

Combe Down

Bath

BA2 5EG


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Practice Manager

Natalie Lowe

natalie.lowe8@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

14 February 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£48,000 to £55,000 a year pro rata if part time, depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working, Compressed hours

Reference number

A3964-25-0000

Job locations

The Avenue

Combe Down

Bath

BA2 5EG


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