East Leicester Medical Practice

Practice Manager - Operations & HR Manager

The closing date is 31 October 2025

Job summary

We are seeking a proactive and experienced Operations & HR Manager to lead our day-to-day operations and workforce management. This is a vital role ensuring the smooth running of patient services, HR processes, compliance, and the overall patient experience.

Main duties of the job

Work effectively with the practice management team including the Business Manager, to ensure smooth running of the practice and patient services.

Lead the daily management of reception, admin and support teams.

Manage HR functions: recruitment, induction, contracts, appraisals, absence, wellbeing.

Oversee rotas, staff cover, locum recruitment and leave management.

Ensure compliance with CQC, safeguarding, health & safety, infection control and mandatory training.

Lead operational delivery of QOF and IIF with clinicians and finance colleagues.

Drive service improvement, patient engagement, and complaints handling.

About us

We are a large, respected GP practice caring for nearly 13,000 patients with a dedicated team of over 40 staff. We are a high achieving practice, with a strong and stable partnership. As the lead practice in our teaching academy and a research active practice, with close links to the University of Leicester and University Hospitals of Leicester, we are proud of our strong reputation in both teaching and research.

Details

Date posted

07 October 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

A4495-25-0005

Job locations

131 Uppingham Road

Leicester

LE5 4BP


Job description

Job responsibilities

We are seeking a proactive and experienced Operations & HR Manager to lead our day-to-day operations and workforce management. This is a vital role ensuring the smooth running of patient services, HR processes, compliance, and the overall patient experience

Job description

Job responsibilities

We are seeking a proactive and experienced Operations & HR Manager to lead our day-to-day operations and workforce management. This is a vital role ensuring the smooth running of patient services, HR processes, compliance, and the overall patient experience

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Proven management experience in HR and operations (preferably within NHS or healthcare).
  • Strong knowledge of employment law and HR best practice.
  • Experience of managing change and service improvement.
  • Excellent communication, leadership, and organisational skills.
  • Knowledge of NHS compliance frameworks (CQC, safeguarding, health & safety).

Desirable

  • CIPD or equivalent HR qualification.
  • Experience in NHS primary care or wider healthcare management.
  • Understanding of QOF, IIF, DES and LES requirements.
  • Experience of leading workforce development and staff wellbeing initiatives.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Proven management experience in HR and operations (preferably within NHS or healthcare).
  • Strong knowledge of employment law and HR best practice.
  • Experience of managing change and service improvement.
  • Excellent communication, leadership, and organisational skills.
  • Knowledge of NHS compliance frameworks (CQC, safeguarding, health & safety).

Desirable

  • CIPD or equivalent HR qualification.
  • Experience in NHS primary care or wider healthcare management.
  • Understanding of QOF, IIF, DES and LES requirements.
  • Experience of leading workforce development and staff wellbeing initiatives.

Employer details

Employer name

East Leicester Medical Practice

Address

131 Uppingham Road

Leicester

LE5 4BP


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

East Leicester Medical Practice

Address

131 Uppingham Road

Leicester

LE5 4BP


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Professor Azhar Farooqi

azhar.farooqi@nhs.net

01164780893

Details

Date posted

07 October 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

A4495-25-0005

Job locations

131 Uppingham Road

Leicester

LE5 4BP


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