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Practice Manager - Abbey Medical Practice

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Job summary

Due to the pending retirement of our current Practice Manager, we are looking for a highly accomplished, motivated, and proactive Manager with a demonstrable background in business and people management, patient services, finance and strategic planning.

Main duties of the job

Candidates should have excellent communications skills, be confident with office-level IT and have a experience in successfully managing and developing teams and the individual staff within them in order to deliver against key NHS targets and contracts. The successful candidate will be responsible for organisational leadership, service improvement, and delivery of consistently high standards across the full range of clinical and administrative areas within the Practice. A high degree of personal organisational ability is required as well as a systematic approach to problem-solving and planning. Relevant experience of the Primary Care environment would be an advantage.

About us

Abbey Medical Practiceis situated in the heart of Evesham with a patient population of 9,900. We believe that all patients deserve the best possible treatment - and that every member of our practice team has the power to make a difference, every single day. We believe in bringing care to those who need it most.

Details

Date posted

18 October 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£45,000 to £55,000 a year DOE

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

B0158-24-0064

Job locations

Abbey Medical Practice

Abbey Lane

Evesham

Worcestershire

WR11 4BS


Job description

Job responsibilities

Working alongside the Partners and supported by an excellent administrative and clinical team, you will be responsible for the day-to-day smooth running of this busy, steadily growing Practice. You will also have the vision, flexibility and drive to adapt and lead the Practice in the new ways of working within Primary Care Networks and wider Integrated Care systems.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Working alongside the Partners and supported by an excellent administrative and clinical team, you will be responsible for the day-to-day smooth running of this busy, steadily growing Practice. You will also have the vision, flexibility and drive to adapt and lead the Practice in the new ways of working within Primary Care Networks and wider Integrated Care systems.

Person Specification

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

  • Strong leadership and organizational skills to manage day-to-day operations, human resources, and financial oversight.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to liaise with partners, staff, patients, and external advisors.
  • Proficient in using practice management software and handling IT-related tasks (e.g., data entry, security).
  • Ability to develop and implement strategic plans to ensure the practices compliance and growth.

Desirable

  • Advanced skills in financial forecasting, budgeting, and strategic financial planning.
  • Project management and change management skills, especially in adapting to NHS policy changes.

Qualifications

Essential

  • Relevant qualifications in practice management, healthcare management, or a related field (e.g., NVQ, Diploma, or Bachelor's degree) or equivalent professional experience.
  • Knowledge of healthcare regulations, policies, and the NHS structure.

Desirable

  • Further qualifications in financial management or human resources (HR).
  • Training in information governance and data protection (e.g., GDPR compliance)

Experience

Essential

  • Significant experience in managing or supervising staff within a healthcare or similar environment.
  • Experience in financial management, including payroll, VAT submissions, and working with accountants.
  • Proven ability to handle HR responsibilities such as recruitment, staff appraisals, and disciplinary matters.
  • Experience in implementing IT systems and managing data security.

Desirable

  • Experience working directly with NHS systems and contracts.
  • Involvement in strategic planning and growth initiatives in a healthcare setting.
  • Experience in working with patient participation groups and managing patient feedback.
Person Specification

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

  • Strong leadership and organizational skills to manage day-to-day operations, human resources, and financial oversight.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to liaise with partners, staff, patients, and external advisors.
  • Proficient in using practice management software and handling IT-related tasks (e.g., data entry, security).
  • Ability to develop and implement strategic plans to ensure the practices compliance and growth.

Desirable

  • Advanced skills in financial forecasting, budgeting, and strategic financial planning.
  • Project management and change management skills, especially in adapting to NHS policy changes.

Qualifications

Essential

  • Relevant qualifications in practice management, healthcare management, or a related field (e.g., NVQ, Diploma, or Bachelor's degree) or equivalent professional experience.
  • Knowledge of healthcare regulations, policies, and the NHS structure.

Desirable

  • Further qualifications in financial management or human resources (HR).
  • Training in information governance and data protection (e.g., GDPR compliance)

Experience

Essential

  • Significant experience in managing or supervising staff within a healthcare or similar environment.
  • Experience in financial management, including payroll, VAT submissions, and working with accountants.
  • Proven ability to handle HR responsibilities such as recruitment, staff appraisals, and disciplinary matters.
  • Experience in implementing IT systems and managing data security.

Desirable

  • Experience working directly with NHS systems and contracts.
  • Involvement in strategic planning and growth initiatives in a healthcare setting.
  • Experience in working with patient participation groups and managing patient feedback.

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

SW Healthcare

Address

Abbey Medical Practice

Abbey Lane

Evesham

Worcestershire

WR11 4BS


Employer's website

http://www.swhealthcare.org.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

SW Healthcare

Address

Abbey Medical Practice

Abbey Lane

Evesham

Worcestershire

WR11 4BS


Employer's website

http://www.swhealthcare.org.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Practice Manager

Christine Milton

christine.milton5@nhs.net

01386769510

Details

Date posted

18 October 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£45,000 to £55,000 a year DOE

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

B0158-24-0064

Job locations

Abbey Medical Practice

Abbey Lane

Evesham

Worcestershire

WR11 4BS


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