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Church Avenue Medical Group

Practice Manager

The closing date is 18 January 2026

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Job summary

Due to retirement, we are seeking a dedicated Practice Manager to lead the business, financial, and strategic operations of our forward-thinking GP practice. This senior leadership role is ideal for someone who is confident in managing people, processes, and change, with strong financial and organisational skills.

We welcome applicants from a wide range of sectors. Primary Care or NHS experience is helpful but not essential. What matters most is the ability to think strategically, manage resources effectively, and motivate a diverse team.

Main duties of the job

Working closely with the GP Partners, the Practice Manager is responsible for ensuring the smooth and efficient running of the practice. You will oversee all non-clinical operations, including finance, human resources, compliance, and service development, enabling our clinical teams to focus on delivering excellent patient care.

This is a varied and hands-on position that requires strong leadership, excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to balance long-term planning with day-to-day demands.

About us

Church Avenue Medical Group is a supportive, patient-centred practice caring for more than 11400 patients in north Harrogate, a vibrant historic town on the edge of the beautiful Yorkshire Dales.

We are a long-established training practice with 5 GP Partners and around 37 staff, including clinicians from multiple disciplines, dedicated administrative and reception teams and Primary Care Network aligned roles. We pride ourselves on providing high-quality, compassionate care within a positive and collaborative workplace.

Details

Date posted

16 December 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£40,000 to £55,000 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

A5968-25-0000

Job locations

Doctors Surgery

54 Church Avenue

Harrogate

North Yorkshire

HG1 4HG


Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

Please see the full job description for more details

  • Ensure the effective day-to-day running of the practice, adapting to changing priorities as needed.
  • Lead service improvement, strategic planning, and long-term development of the practice.
  • Maintain compliance with Care Quality Commission standards, NHS requirements, safeguarding responsibilities, and health and safety legislation.
  • Oversee financial management, including budgets, payroll, income streams, and reporting.
  • Manage all aspects of human resources, including recruitment, staff development, workforce planning, and performance management.
  • Ensure premises, equipment, and information technology systems are maintained and fit for purpose.
  • Act as a key communication link between GP Partners, staff, patients, and external organisations.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

Please see the full job description for more details

  • Ensure the effective day-to-day running of the practice, adapting to changing priorities as needed.
  • Lead service improvement, strategic planning, and long-term development of the practice.
  • Maintain compliance with Care Quality Commission standards, NHS requirements, safeguarding responsibilities, and health and safety legislation.
  • Oversee financial management, including budgets, payroll, income streams, and reporting.
  • Manage all aspects of human resources, including recruitment, staff development, workforce planning, and performance management.
  • Ensure premises, equipment, and information technology systems are maintained and fit for purpose.
  • Act as a key communication link between GP Partners, staff, patients, and external organisations.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • See attached job specification

Desirable

  • See attached job specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Higher level education

Desirable

  • See attached job specification
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • See attached job specification

Desirable

  • See attached job specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Higher level education

Desirable

  • See attached job specification

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

Church Avenue Medical Group

Address

Doctors Surgery

54 Church Avenue

Harrogate

North Yorkshire

HG1 4HG


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Church Avenue Medical Group

Address

Doctors Surgery

54 Church Avenue

Harrogate

North Yorkshire

HG1 4HG


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Practice Manager

Jayne Gotting

jayne.gotting@nhs.net

01423564168

Details

Date posted

16 December 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£40,000 to £55,000 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

A5968-25-0000

Job locations

Doctors Surgery

54 Church Avenue

Harrogate

North Yorkshire

HG1 4HG


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