Operose Health

Assistant Practice Manager

The closing date is 14 April 2026

Job summary

Job title:Assistant Practice Manager

Location:Chelston Hall Surgery, Torquay

Salary:Up to £35,000 depending on experience

Hours: 37.5

Help us to deliver great primary care by improving access, outcomes and patient experience.

At Operose Health, we delivery local primary care, at scale. It is our purpose to improve access, outcomes and patient experience. Our colleagues live our values and our empowered to be the best they can be for our patients, and each other because we CARE.

Main duties of the job

As a valued member of the Operose Health team, your key duties will include:

  • You will support the Practice Manager and ensure the smooth running of the practice, where required, develop efficient systems of management to include IT, Human Resources, Financial Management and to delegate tasks appropriately.
  • You will be overseeing the day-to-day operation of the surgery, youwill ensure the effective processing of all administrative work and appropriate liaison with the reception and administration team while leading the attainment of Local and National KPIs, and APMS KPIs.
  • Promote the development and identify training needs of reception staff and provide support in the achievement of the objectives of their personal development review. As well as lead the reception staff appraisal system.
  • Ensure effective supervise the work of the reception team and co-ordinate support services for other team members and ensure rapid response to incoming telephone calls and ensure appropriate action is taken and messages are recorded and take immediate corrective action when needed.

About us

At Operose Health, we delivery local primary care, at scale. It is our purpose to improve access, outcomes and patient experience. Our colleagues live our values and our empowered to be the best they can be for our patients, and each other because we CARE.

Caring

We listen and through compassion, understanding and a willingness to keep an open mind, we support and empower people to have a healthier future.

Ambitious

Through determination and our passion for transforming the patient experience, we continue to redefine and revolutionise the future of primary care.

Resourceful

Creative, agile, with a devotion for lifelong learning, we go above and beyond to improve the quality of our services.

Excellence

We strive to do the best we can do and be the best we can be for our patients, employees and NHS partners.

Details

Date posted

24 March 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£28,000 to £35,000 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

E0327-26-0001

Job locations

Chelston Hall Surgery

Old Mill Road

Torquay

TQ2 6HW


Job description

Job responsibilities

As a valued member of the Operose Health team, your key duties will include:

  • You will support the Practice Manager and ensure the smooth running of the practice, where required, develop efficient systems of management to include IT, Human Resources, Financial Management and to delegate tasks appropriately.
  • You will be overseeing the day-to-day operation of the surgery, youwill ensure the effective processing of all administrative work and appropriate liaison with the reception and administration team while leading the attainment of Local and National KPIs, and APMS KPIs.
  • Promote the development and identify training needs of reception staff and provide support in the achievement of the objectives of their personal development review. As well as lead the reception staff appraisal system.
  • Ensure effective supervise the work of the reception team and co-ordinate support services for other team members and ensure rapid response to incoming telephone calls and ensure appropriate action is taken and messages are recorded and take immediate corrective action when needed.

Job description

Job responsibilities

As a valued member of the Operose Health team, your key duties will include:

  • You will support the Practice Manager and ensure the smooth running of the practice, where required, develop efficient systems of management to include IT, Human Resources, Financial Management and to delegate tasks appropriately.
  • You will be overseeing the day-to-day operation of the surgery, youwill ensure the effective processing of all administrative work and appropriate liaison with the reception and administration team while leading the attainment of Local and National KPIs, and APMS KPIs.
  • Promote the development and identify training needs of reception staff and provide support in the achievement of the objectives of their personal development review. As well as lead the reception staff appraisal system.
  • Ensure effective supervise the work of the reception team and co-ordinate support services for other team members and ensure rapid response to incoming telephone calls and ensure appropriate action is taken and messages are recorded and take immediate corrective action when needed.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • The Ideal Candidate
  • What we look for in new colleagues:
  • Reception/customer care experience is essential.
  • You will be required to have a understanding of health services together with a passion for improving lives and improving healthcare.
  • Excellent communication and organisation skills.
  • Ability to work within a team and wider colleagues.
  • Must be able to work within processes/procedures and needs to maintain confidentiality and data security.
  • Must be able to adapt to dealing with changing priorities and flexible to work different shifts as required by business needs.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • The Ideal Candidate
  • What we look for in new colleagues:
  • Reception/customer care experience is essential.
  • You will be required to have a understanding of health services together with a passion for improving lives and improving healthcare.
  • Excellent communication and organisation skills.
  • Ability to work within a team and wider colleagues.
  • Must be able to work within processes/procedures and needs to maintain confidentiality and data security.
  • Must be able to adapt to dealing with changing priorities and flexible to work different shifts as required by business needs.

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

Operose Health

Address

Chelston Hall Surgery

Old Mill Road

Torquay

TQ2 6HW


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Operose Health

Address

Chelston Hall Surgery

Old Mill Road

Torquay

TQ2 6HW


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Holly Ricketts

holly.ricketts@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

24 March 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£28,000 to £35,000 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

E0327-26-0001

Job locations

Chelston Hall Surgery

Old Mill Road

Torquay

TQ2 6HW


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