Lostwithiel Medical Practice

Practice Manager

The closing date is 28 September 2025

Job summary

We are seeking ahighly motivated, innovative and compassionate Practice Managerto lead our team at Lostwithiel Medical Practice. This is an exciting long-term opportunity to join a supportive, forward-thinking practice that prioritises quality care not only for our patients but also for our team.

What We Offer

  • Structured Work Pattern:5 days a week (Monday to Friday)
  • Hours:37 hours per week (flexible working considered)
  • Competitive Salary:Based on experience and local benchmarks

Main duties of the job

As Practice Manager, you will take a leading role in the day-to-day operations of our GP practice, working closely with our dedicated clinical partners and talented administrative and nursing teams. This role offers the autonomy to shape the practice management function while enjoying the full support of an engaged partnership.

The ideal candidate will:

  • Have proven experience in primary care management(essential)
  • Demonstrate strong leadership and people management skills
  • Be confident in financial management, including accounts, budgeting, and forecasting
  • Possess expertise in CQC, governance, and contract compliance
  • Be able to maximise income without compromising quality of care
  • Exhibit excellent interpersonal, organisational, and problem-solving abilities
  • Thrive in a collaborative environment, working closely with stakeholders and PCN partners

About us

At Lostwithiel Medical Practice, we pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and friendly environment where teamwork and mutual respect are at the heart of everything we do. We believe strong leadership is key to growth, development, and delivering the highest standard of patient care.

Our Practice at a Glance

  • Location: In the beautiful town of Lostwithiel, on the river Fowey and close to the Cornish coast and the countryside. We are very well supported by our community and we also work closely with our local independent pharmacy in the town to ensure our patients receive the best care.
  • Patients: A growing list of 5,250 patients. We were recently voted best practice in Cornwall and 6th best in the country for patient satisfaction
  • Team: Experienced and dedicated administrative and nursing staff, supported by our GP and Pharmacist Partner
  • Training Practice: Active involvement in GP VTS training, University of Exeter Medical School and University of Plymouth School of Nursing
  • Collaborative work: We work closely with our neighbouring practices and PCN and we are also active in the development of out Integrated Neighbourhood Team (INT), being a Phase 1 site in Cornwall.
  • Rated Outstanding by CQC

Details

Date posted

01 September 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

A5935-25-0000

Job locations

Lostwithiel Medical Practice

North Street

Lostwithiel

Cornwall

PL22 0EF


Job description

Job responsibilities

As Practice Manager, you will take a leading role in the day-to-day operations of our busy GP practice, working closely with our dedicated clinical partners and talented administrative and nursing teams. This role offers the autonomy to shape the practice management function while enjoying the full support of an engaged partnership.

The ideal candidate will:

  • Have a proven experience in primary care management(essential)
  • Demonstrate strong leadership and people management skills
  • Be confident in financial management, including accounts, budgeting, and forecasting
  • Possess expertise in CQC, governance, and contract compliance
  • Be able to maximise income without compromising quality of care
  • Exhibit excellent interpersonal, organisational, and problem-solving abilities
  • Thrive in a collaborative environment, working closely with stakeholders and PCN partners

Job description

Job responsibilities

As Practice Manager, you will take a leading role in the day-to-day operations of our busy GP practice, working closely with our dedicated clinical partners and talented administrative and nursing teams. This role offers the autonomy to shape the practice management function while enjoying the full support of an engaged partnership.

The ideal candidate will:

  • Have a proven experience in primary care management(essential)
  • Demonstrate strong leadership and people management skills
  • Be confident in financial management, including accounts, budgeting, and forecasting
  • Possess expertise in CQC, governance, and contract compliance
  • Be able to maximise income without compromising quality of care
  • Exhibit excellent interpersonal, organisational, and problem-solving abilities
  • Thrive in a collaborative environment, working closely with stakeholders and PCN partners

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Educated to degree level or extensive relevant experience
  • NHS/Primary Care experience

Desirable

  • Leadership/Management qualification
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Educated to degree level or extensive relevant experience
  • NHS/Primary Care experience

Desirable

  • Leadership/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.

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).

Additional information

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

Lostwithiel Medical Practice

Address

Lostwithiel Medical Practice

North Street

Lostwithiel

Cornwall

PL22 0EF


Employer's website

https://www.lostwithielmedicalpractice.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Lostwithiel Medical Practice

Address

Lostwithiel Medical Practice

North Street

Lostwithiel

Cornwall

PL22 0EF


Employer's website

https://www.lostwithielmedicalpractice.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Partner

Ronan Sheehan

ronan.sheehan@nhs.net

01208872589

Details

Date posted

01 September 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

A5935-25-0000

Job locations

Lostwithiel Medical Practice

North Street

Lostwithiel

Cornwall

PL22 0EF


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