Primary Care Careers

Practice Manager

The closing date is 12 December 2025

Job summary

Swanwood Partnership are a friendly, forward-thinking, partner-led GP surgery based in Wickford, Essex, serving a patient population of just under 7,000. Due to a recent reshuffle, we are looking for an enthusiastic and hands-on practice manager to join our experienced team on a part-time basis for 24 hours per week, flexible hours can be discussed. We are looking for someone who can help us build on our strengths and support our continued growth, someone who enjoys working with people and can keep things running smoothly behind the scenes. You will need to be comfortable leading a team with warmth and confidence.

If you're someone who can balance people skills with practical management, and who enjoys making a difference in a local community, we'd love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

  • Overseeing the day-to-day running of the practice
  • Supporting and leading our admin and clinical teams
  • Managing HR, staff training, and development
  • Looking after the financial side budgets, payroll, and reporting
  • Ensuring we stay compliant with CQC and NHS requirements
  • Helping us meet QOF and Enhanced Service targets
  • Working closely with our PCN, ICB, and other local partners
  • Bringing fresh ideas to improve how we work and care for our patients

About us

We're a supportive team that values clinical skill, common sense, and a bit of humour when things get busy. You'll be working in a well-organised, patient-first environment that understands the value of good nursing. We're not here to micromanage - we want someone who takes ownership of their role and thrives in a collaborative team.

Ready to step into a role where your work actually makes a difference? Please apply today! We look forward to hearing from you.

What we offer:

  • Flexible working days (minimum 24 hours per week).
  • Supportive, close-knit team environment.
  • Opportunities for professional development.
  • Competitive salary, dependent on experience.

For any questions, please contact: practice.managerf81732@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

12 November 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

29153

Job locations

Wickford Health Centre

Market Avenue

Wickford

Essex

SS12 0AG


Job description

Job responsibilities

If you would like to find out more information about this role, please do not hesitate to get in contact with us.

Job description

Job responsibilities

If you would like to find out more information about this role, please do not hesitate to get in contact with us.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Organised and enjoy variety in your day.
  • Approachable and competent.
  • Experience in a management or leadership role is essential.
  • Understanding of healthcare or the NHS would be a bonus.

Desirable

  • Experience of working in a GP practice desirable.
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Organised and enjoy variety in your day.
  • Approachable and competent.
  • Experience in a management or leadership role is essential.
  • Understanding of healthcare or the NHS would be a bonus.

Desirable

  • Experience of working in a GP practice desirable.

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

Primary Care Careers

Address

Wickford Health Centre

Market Avenue

Wickford

Essex

SS12 0AG


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Primary Care Careers

Address

Wickford Health Centre

Market Avenue

Wickford

Essex

SS12 0AG


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Recruitment Team

Swanwood Partnership

enquiries@eoeprimarycarecareers.nhs.uk

01206918760

Details

Date posted

12 November 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

29153

Job locations

Wickford Health Centre

Market Avenue

Wickford

Essex

SS12 0AG


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