Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a fixed term Deputy Practice Manager to join our team at Tredegar Medical Practice.
The successful post-holder will have a good understanding of general practice and remain up-to-date, with all functions of the clinical system and their applications, plus national and local standards for primary care.
They will provide leadership and direction to the Reception & administration staff.
Co-ordinate and maintain compliance and development within the team.
Motivating and promoting a positive working environment
Co-ordinate learning and development within the team
Work collaboratively with stakeholders both in person and on the telephone.
To work with the roster coordinator for directly managed practices ensuring that the practice is fully staffed including procuring locum staff where necessary within agreed budget.
To attend Practice, NCN and Trust meetings on behalf of the Business Manager in their absence, reporting back to the management team.
Attend weekly meetings with the Operational Manager and directly managed practice team to update and discuss any challenges.
This is a fixed term contract for 9 months to cover services needs.
Main duties of the job
The Deputy Practice Manager has the delegated authority to manage the GP Practice within the policies and guidelinesagreed.
The post holder will be responsible for all aspects of the organisation, systems, expenditure, planning and co-ordination.
There is the need to exercise considerable leadership and initiative, and will have on occasion to work without precedent and develop new ideas and be prepared to assume business, finance and human relations management responsibilities if practice ceases to be managed by Local Health Board (LHB).
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your specialty or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.
We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.
Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click "Apply now" to view in Trac
The post holder will work with the to deliver effective leadership and management of the Managed GP Practice including delivery of patient services, management of the staff and buildings and delivery within agreed budget.
The post holder will ensure patient services are provided in a safe and sustainable way by appropriately trained and supported clinicians, this will include the commissioning of locums where required.
The post holder will ensure the team works together to deliver services and develop improved ways of working and will facilitate and run effective Practice and Staff Meetings to support this.
The post holder will ensure full and effective communication with the Health Board, following all appropriate policies and procedures.
The post holder will assure the Health Board that services are safe through regular audit and significant event meetings, including the invitation of appropriate consultants or health professionals
The post holder will support the delivery of the NCN and ensure the principles are actively embedded within the Practice Team.
Review the delivery of services provided by the Managed Practice and facilitate development of new models of service to maximise efficiency of services for patients and staff based on evidence of good practice.
Works with external agencies, third sector and primary care in collaborative schemes to deliver service development and improvement sharing best practice.
Support the development of models to modernise structures that support new ways of working and service development and improvement based on best practice.
Practice Lead in supporting the delivery of GMS contract, QOF and Enhanced Services requirements, including completion of the annual audits and other requirements therein.
Manage the delivery of practice improvements ensuring clinical engagement where required.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click "Apply now" to view in Trac
The post holder will work with the to deliver effective leadership and management of the Managed GP Practice including delivery of patient services, management of the staff and buildings and delivery within agreed budget.
The post holder will ensure patient services are provided in a safe and sustainable way by appropriately trained and supported clinicians, this will include the commissioning of locums where required.
The post holder will ensure the team works together to deliver services and develop improved ways of working and will facilitate and run effective Practice and Staff Meetings to support this.
The post holder will ensure full and effective communication with the Health Board, following all appropriate policies and procedures.
The post holder will assure the Health Board that services are safe through regular audit and significant event meetings, including the invitation of appropriate consultants or health professionals
The post holder will support the delivery of the NCN and ensure the principles are actively embedded within the Practice Team.
Review the delivery of services provided by the Managed Practice and facilitate development of new models of service to maximise efficiency of services for patients and staff based on evidence of good practice.
Works with external agencies, third sector and primary care in collaborative schemes to deliver service development and improvement sharing best practice.
Support the development of models to modernise structures that support new ways of working and service development and improvement based on best practice.
Practice Lead in supporting the delivery of GMS contract, QOF and Enhanced Services requirements, including completion of the annual audits and other requirements therein.
Manage the delivery of practice improvements ensuring clinical engagement where required.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Management experience working within Health Care Setting
- Experience of working within Primary Care
Desirable
- Experience working within Health Care Setting
Qualifications
Essential
- Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification
Desirable
- Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/person specification
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Management experience working within Health Care Setting
- Experience of working within Primary Care
Desirable
- Experience working within Health Care Setting
Qualifications
Essential
- Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification
Desirable
- Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/person 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.
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.
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).
