Practice Manager

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  • Bushey, Hertfordshire Borehamwood, Hertfordshire
  • £60,000-75,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 6 days ago
Schopwick Surgery is committed to delivering exceptional patient care through our friendly, professional team, and we are proud of the positive, supportive environment we have cultivated.We are looking for a highly motivated manager with exceptional interpersonal skills to join us and lead our successful team, provide operational management oversight and support the partners with strategic planning and development.Main duties of the jobSupported by an Operations Manager and IT & Project Manager, the Practice Manager will provide advice and guidance on practice matters and develop systems that support excellent patient care, whilst maintaining a happy and effective working environment. They will also work collaboratively with the locality PCN, federation, ICB and our PPG.The successful candidate will be innovative and forward thinking with strategic vision, whilst also being an all-round manager/leader. They will have experience of managing a large team and knowledge and skills in the areas of HR, regulatory compliance, project management, finance (bookkeeping is outsourced) and business management.About usOperating from two sites in Elstree and Bushey, we are a stable partnership of 7 partners, with a team of almost 50, providing care to approximately 15,500 patients. We are also a Teaching and Training practice and host medical students, registrars and pre-reg Doctors, as well as Nursing and Pharmacy trainees.Our CQC rating is Outstanding and we hold Veteran Friendly status and the Purple Star award.Although experience of working in general practice is ideal, we welcome applications from candidates who possess the skills and attributes we are looking for, along with experience of running a small to medium business. There will also be an opportunity of a handover from our current Practice Manager.DetailsDate posted28 August 2025Pay schemeOtherSalary£60,000 to £75,000 a year WTE (pro-rata for part-time) minimum 4 days on-siteContractPermanentWorking patternFull-time, Part-timeReference numberA1088-25-0000Job locationsRomelandElstreeBorehamwoodHertfordshireWD6 3BJSchopwick SurgeryWindmill StreetBushey HeathBusheyWD23 1NBJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesa) Oversee the management of the day-to-day operations of the practice, ensuring that staff achieve their primary responsibilities.b) Oversee the HR processes, including recruitment, relevant checks, contractual issues, appraisals and staff performance.c) Workforce planning to ensure a good skill mix with staff having the appropriate level of training to enable them to carry out their individual roles and responsibilities effectively.d) Ensure employment law and legislation is adhered to.e) Liaise with the Primary Care Network (PCN) and locality commissioners, attend meetings and promote collaborative working.f) Provide support and advice to the partnership and keep them updated on practice matters.g) Keep up to date with developments and changes within primary care.h) Liaise with the bookkeeper and oversee payroll and pensions, ensuring accurate reporting and submissions.i) Work closely with the Partners on financial planning, budget setting and forecasting.j) Ensure the practice explores all opportunities to maximise income and reduce expenditure.k) Ensure Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) and commissioned service targets are met.l) Oversee the significant event and complaints processes, in line with current legislation and guidance.m) Manage contracts and maintenance for services and equipment.n) Oversee the review and update of all practice policies and procedures.o) Lead and coordinate projects within the practice.p) Oversee the management of the practice IT system, including compliance with the Data Security Protection Toolkit (DSPT).q) Coordinate the practice development plan and business continuity plan.r) Deal with the preparation of business cases for new services and provide project management, as required.s) Ensure on-going CQC compliance.t) Ensure the practice maintains compliance with its NHSE contractual obligations.u) Provide advice and support to the staff and the partnership to ensure effective team working.v) Manage effective communication, both internal and external and ensure the website and other communication platforms are accurate and up to date.w) Facilitate partners and practice meetings and maintain an up-to-date action plan.x) Support the management of the Patient Participation Group.y) Manage estates and facilities, including health and safety aspects and risk assessments.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesa) Oversee the management of the day-to-day operations of the practice, ensuring that staff achieve their primary responsibilities.b) Oversee the HR processes, including recruitment, relevant checks, contractual issues, appraisals and staff performance.c) Workforce planning to ensure a good skill mix with staff having the appropriate level of training to enable them to carry out their individual roles and responsibilities effectively.d) Ensure employment law and legislation is adhered to.e) Liaise with the Primary Care Network (PCN) and locality commissioners, attend meetings and promote collaborative working.f) Provide support and advice to the partnership and keep them updated on practice matters.g) Keep up to date with developments and changes within primary care.h) Liaise with the bookkeeper and oversee payroll and pensions, ensuring accurate reporting and submissions.i) Work closely with the Partners on financial planning, budget setting and forecasting.j) Ensure the practice explores all opportunities to maximise income and reduce expenditure.k) Ensure Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) and commissioned service targets are met.l) Oversee the significant event and complaints processes, in line with current legislation and guidance.m) Manage contracts and maintenance for services and equipment.n) Oversee the review and update of all practice policies and procedures.o) Lead and coordinate projects within the practice.p) Oversee the management of the practice IT system, including compliance with the Data Security Protection Toolkit (DSPT).q) Coordinate the practice development plan and business continuity plan.r) Deal with the preparation of business cases for new services and provide project management, as required.s) Ensure on-going CQC compliance.t) Ensure the practice maintains compliance with its NHSE contractual obligations.u) Provide advice and support to the staff and the partnership to ensure effective team working.v) Manage effective communication, both internal and external and ensure the website and other communication platforms are accurate and up to date.w) Facilitate partners and practice meetings and maintain an up-to-date action plan.x) Support the management of the Patient Participation Group.y) Manage estates and facilities, including health and safety aspects and risk assessments.Person SpecificationExperienceEssential
  • Experience of managing multidisciplinary teams
  • Experience of performance management including appraisals, staff development and disciplinary procedures
  • Experience of successfully developing and implementing projects
  • Experience of HR processes, workforce planning and development
  • Experience of financial management, including forecasting
Desirable
  • Experience of working in a healthcare setting
  • NHS/primary care general practice experience
  • Relevant health and safety experience
  • Use of EMIS clinical system
QualificationsEssential
  • Literacy and numeracy skills sufficient to manage a small to medium sized business
Desirable
  • Educated to degree level in healthcare or business
  • Leadership and/or management qualification
Person SpecificationExperienceEssential
  • Experience of managing multidisciplinary teams
  • Experience of performance management including appraisals, staff development and disciplinary procedures
  • Experience of successfully developing and implementing projects
  • Experience of HR processes, workforce planning and development
  • Experience of financial management, including forecasting
Desirable
  • Experience of working in a healthcare setting
  • NHS/primary care general practice experience
  • Relevant health and safety experience
  • Use of EMIS clinical system
QualificationsEssential
  • Literacy and numeracy skills sufficient to manage a small to medium sized business
Desirable
  • Educated to degree level in healthcare or business
  • Leadership and/or management qualification

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