BARDOC are recruiting an Assistant Practice Manager to work at our GP Practices in Bury.You will support the Practice Managers in managing and coordinating all aspects of Practice functionality.The succesful candidate must have Primary Care experience.Main duties of the jobYou will provide assurance that the Practice delivers on its long-term strategic objectives, using innovative ways of working. Your role will be to motivate and guide colleagues to deliver optimum efficiencies in a safe and effective environment for Patients, Colleagues and Visitors.You will promote Equality, Diversity & Inclusion, Quality Improvements, Confidentiality, Collaborative Working, Service Delivery and Learning & Development.About usBARDOC is a leading organisation with a reputation for innovation, delivering futuristic design across multiple GP Practices throughout Greater Manchester.Being a Community Benefits Society, it works in partnership with Patients and a range of other Service Providers, to deliver high quality Patient focused care to the heart of its local communities.Our Head Office is located at Moorgate PCC, based in Bury, where we operate a diverse range of 24/7 Healthcare Services across the North East Sector of Greater Manchester covering a wide geographical location encompassing Bolton, Heywood, Middleton, Rochdale, Bury and North Manchester.DetailsDate posted01 September 2025Pay schemeOtherSalary£16 to £18 an hour + NHS PensionContractPermanentWorking patternFull-time, Part-timeReference numberB0230-PC-APM1Job locationsBardoc22 Derby WayBuryLancashireBL9 0NJJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesThe following list of duties and responsibilities represent the broad range of tasks, which may be required to be undertaken either routinely or periodically in addition to the local level roles and responsibilities as Assistant Practice Manager;
Overseeing the day-to-day operations of the Practice, ensuring staff achieve their primary responsibilities
Direct line management of Reception/Admin Team and Practice Nursing Team
Management of the Practice LTI and other dedicated training time including creation of agendas, minutes and action log
Overseeing all staff rotas including Reception/ Administrative Team and Nursing Teams and to ensure adequate clinical staffing at all times, including the recruitment of locum GPs/ANPs [when this is required on an ad hoc basis]
For full details, please see the attached job descriptionJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesThe following list of duties and responsibilities represent the broad range of tasks, which may be required to be undertaken either routinely or periodically in addition to the local level roles and responsibilities as Assistant Practice Manager;
Overseeing the day-to-day operations of the Practice, ensuring staff achieve their primary responsibilities
Direct line management of Reception/Admin Team and Practice Nursing Team
Management of the Practice LTI and other dedicated training time including creation of agendas, minutes and action log
Overseeing all staff rotas including Reception/ Administrative Team and Nursing Teams and to ensure adequate clinical staffing at all times, including the recruitment of locum GPs/ANPs [when this is required on an ad hoc basis]
For full details, please see the attached job descriptionPerson SpecificationSkillsEssential
Excellent communication skills (written, oral and presenting)
Strong IT skills [generic]
Excellent leadership skills
Ability to prioritise, delegate and work to tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment
EMIS user skills
Effective time management (Planning & Organising)
Ability to network and build relationships
Proven problem solving & analytical skills
Ability to motivate and train staff
ExperienceEssential
Primary Care General Practice experience
Experience of working with the general public
Experience of working in a health care setting
Experience of managing large multidisciplinary teams
Experience of successfully developing and implementing projects
Desirable
Relevant health and safety experience
Personal QualitiesEssential
Polite and confident
Flexible and cooperative
Excellent interpersonal skills
Motivated and proactive
Ability to use initiative and judgement
Forward thinker with a solution focused approach
High levels of confidentiality, integrity and loyalty
Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
Ability to work under pressure
Confident, assertive and resilient
Ability to drive and deliver change effectively
Ability to motivate teams, enhance morale and maintain a positive working environment, including team building sessions
QualificationsEssential
Good standard of education with excellent literacy and numeracy skills
Leadership and / or Management Qualification
Desirable
Educated to degree level in healthcare or business
Person SpecificationSkillsEssential
Excellent communication skills (written, oral and presenting)
Strong IT skills [generic]
Excellent leadership skills
Ability to prioritise, delegate and work to tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment
EMIS user skills
Effective time management (Planning & Organising)
Ability to network and build relationships
Proven problem solving & analytical skills
Ability to motivate and train staff
ExperienceEssential
Primary Care General Practice experience
Experience of working with the general public
Experience of working in a health care setting
Experience of managing large multidisciplinary teams
Experience of successfully developing and implementing projects
Desirable
Relevant health and safety experience
Personal QualitiesEssential
Polite and confident
Flexible and cooperative
Excellent interpersonal skills
Motivated and proactive
Ability to use initiative and judgement
Forward thinker with a solution focused approach
High levels of confidentiality, integrity and loyalty
Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
Ability to work under pressure
Confident, assertive and resilient
Ability to drive and deliver change effectively
Ability to motivate teams, enhance morale and maintain a positive working environment, including team building sessions
QualificationsEssential
Good standard of education with excellent literacy and numeracy skills
Leadership and / or Management Qualification
Desirable
Educated to degree level in healthcare or business
