Job summary
Following the retirement of our current Practice Manager, we are now looking for a manager with excellent interpersonal
and leadership skills to lead our friendly practice.
The successful candidate will be
proactive with operational skills and experience, along with the ability to
identify opportunities and develop, implement and maintain systems and
processes. The role involves supporting
the Partnership in strategic planning and practice management, ensuring
compliance with CQC requirements and fulfilling all contractual
obligations.
Although General Practice
Management experience is desirable, we do welcome applications from candidates
without General Practice experience who can demonstrate that they have the
transferable skills required.
Further Information
For further information or to arrange an informal discussion please contact Mr Graeme Betts (Practice Manager) at graeme.betts@nhs.net
How to apply
To apply for this position please do so by sending a CV and covering letter via e-mail to graeme.betts@nhs.net
Main duties of the job
The job holder will oversee the efficient and safe operation of the Practice, leading all aspects of its management. Main areas of work will include strategic planning, human resources, finance, organisational structure and services, premises management, information technology, clinical governance, quality and performance management as well as health and safety.
The individual will also be team focused, providing support and guidance to the team and encourage an all-inclusive working environment to enhance and improve services.
About us
Fairfield Park Health Centre is a well-established partner owned practice located in a purpose-built surgery on the north side of Bath, with beautiful views across the city, caring for a population of 14,600 patients.
We are part of the Bath Independent Primary Care Network, which gives the successful candidate support from the other Practice Managers and PCN Manager.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Patient services: maintaining effective systems for the smooth
day to day running of the Practice.
Strategic development and financial planning of the practice:
ensuring opportunities for the development of the practice are maximised.
Maximising income streams and ensuring cost efficiencies for the
practice
Human Resource Management, maintaining an effective overview of
and ensuring compliance with HR legislation.
Ensuring all staff have the appropriate level of training to enable them
to carry out their individual roles and responsibilities effectively
Leadership and management of practice staff; ensuring a
cohesive, stable and well-motivated workforce.
Health
and safety, risk assessments and compliance with mandatory training.
Ensuring Care Quality Commission compliance.
Managing contracts for services i.e., ensuring the practice is
compliant with health and safety/fire regulations.
Coordinating the reviewing and updating of all practice policies
and procedures.
Leading change and continuous improvement initiatives;
coordinating all projects within the practice.
Supporting the team to reach QOF targets.
Ensuring the practice maintains compliance with its NHS
contractual obligations.
The management of the premises, including health and safety
aspects such as risk assessments and mandatory training.
Managing the practice IT system, delegating staff to act as
administrators. Ensuring compliance with IT security and overseeing day to day
compliance with GDPR
Planning and monitoring income and cash flow to ensure income is
maximised.
Act as the primary point of contact for NHS(E), ICB, community
services, suppliers and other external stakeholders.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Patient services: maintaining effective systems for the smooth
day to day running of the Practice.
Strategic development and financial planning of the practice:
ensuring opportunities for the development of the practice are maximised.
Maximising income streams and ensuring cost efficiencies for the
practice
Human Resource Management, maintaining an effective overview of
and ensuring compliance with HR legislation.
Ensuring all staff have the appropriate level of training to enable them
to carry out their individual roles and responsibilities effectively
Leadership and management of practice staff; ensuring a
cohesive, stable and well-motivated workforce.
Health
and safety, risk assessments and compliance with mandatory training.
Ensuring Care Quality Commission compliance.
Managing contracts for services i.e., ensuring the practice is
compliant with health and safety/fire regulations.
Coordinating the reviewing and updating of all practice policies
and procedures.
Leading change and continuous improvement initiatives;
coordinating all projects within the practice.
Supporting the team to reach QOF targets.
Ensuring the practice maintains compliance with its NHS
contractual obligations.
The management of the premises, including health and safety
aspects such as risk assessments and mandatory training.
Managing the practice IT system, delegating staff to act as
administrators. Ensuring compliance with IT security and overseeing day to day
compliance with GDPR
Planning and monitoring income and cash flow to ensure income is
maximised.
Act as the primary point of contact for NHS(E), ICB, community
services, suppliers and other external stakeholders.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a management role
- Experience of working with the general public
- Experience of managing multi-disciplinary teams
Desirable
- Experience of working in General Practice;
- CQC experience
Qualifications
Essential
- Good standard of Education preferably degree level in business or healthcare
- Good IT Skills
Desirable
- Leadership or Management qualification
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a management role
- Experience of working with the general public
- Experience of managing multi-disciplinary teams
Desirable
- Experience of working in General Practice;
- CQC experience
Qualifications
Essential
- Good standard of Education preferably degree level in business or healthcare
- Good IT Skills
Desirable
- Leadership or Management qualification
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.