Lyndhurst Medical Centre

Practice Manager

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Job summary

We are looking for an experienced Practice Manager who is enthusiastic and dedicated with the ability to demonstrate a friendly, caring and professional service to our patients. The successful candidate will work alongside a part-time Business Manager and full-time Assistant Practice Manager.

Candidates need to:

Demonstrate management experience. Previous management experience is essential. NHS experience is desirable but not essential for the right candidate.

Have experience of writing good quality documents and reports.

Demonstrate leadership and management capabilities.

Have an excellent working knowledge of all GP systems.

Have experience of undertaking appraisals and operate performance management systems.

Have a good working knowledge of employment law, employment contracts and health & safety.

Demonstrate experience of developing and working with teams

Demonstrate experience of working within a budget and increasing income

Experience of negotiating contracts

Have experience with CQC preparation. Experience with compliance for other regulatory bodies will be considered

Main duties of the job

Oversee the day to day running of our organisation. Provide positive leadership and role modelling through your understanding of HR, strategic planning and finance.

Work effectively with the GP Partners, to enable informed decisions for the good of the practice and patients and help maintain the Partnership's ethos of having a friendly and effective team.

Adapt the practice to meet the demands of our evolving healthcare system and ensure that the business operates in a sustainable way. Manage development and expansion plans in relation to the Practice Accommodation.

Meet the Practices contractual obligations with NHS South East London ICS and NHS South East London (Bexley). Maintain compliance with all aspects of Health and Safety and employment legislation

Oversee and maintain compliance with CQC regulations and ensure that the practice meets the essential standards.

Manage CQRS to ensure that services are accepted and submit monthly and quarterly financial claims in a timely manner.

Respond to feedback and complaints.

Implement/Update policies and procedures to ensure the Practice is compliant and fit for purpose.

Drive quality improvement projects for future practice development.

Manage the procurement of practice equipment, supplies and services within target budgets.

Manage and monitor significant events.

Complete the annual eDeclaration and DSPT, and update National Workforce Survey.

Monitor and review third party contracts to ensure value for money.

About us

Lyndhurst Medical Centre is a well-established, friendly and high-performing team in a well-regarded GP practice at the heart of the local community in Barnehurst (London Borough of Bexley). We are an expanding 4 Partner PMS teaching practice with a growing patient population of 11,700 using EMIS web clinical system.

Details

Date posted

08 April 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£44,900 to £51,800 a year FTE

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A0112-24-0000

Job locations

41 Lyndhurst Road

Bexleyheath

Kent

DA7 6DL


Job description

Job responsibilities

A successful applicant will be expected to:

Oversee the day to day running of our organisation (with the support of the Assistant Practice Manager) and be responsible for maintaining the performance of our current team. You will provide positive leadership and role modelling through your understanding of Human Resources, strategic planning and finance.

Work effectively with the GP Partners, to enable informed decisions for the good of the practice and patients and help maintain the Partnership's ethos of having a friendly and effective team.

Adapt the practice to meet the demands of our evolving healthcare system and ensure that the business operates in a sustainable way. Assess and evaluate accommodation requirements and manage development and expansion plans.

Meet the Practices contractual obligations with NHS South East London ICS and NHS South East London (Bexley) and maintain compliance with all aspects of Health and Safety and employment legislation

Oversee and maintain compliance with CQC (Care Quality Commissioner) regulations and ensure that the practice meets the essential standards.

Manage CQRS to ensure that services are accepted and submit monthly and quarterly financial claims in a timely manager. Liaise with the Business Manager to ensure that payments are received.

Recruit and manage senior members of staff and assist the Assistant PM in the recruitment of receptionists and administrative.

Manage patients feedback and assist the Assistant PM with any complaints.

Implement policies and procedures to make sure the Practice is compliant and fit for purpose.

Drive quality improvement projects for future practice development.

Develop Practice protocols and procedures, review and update as required.

Manage the procurement of practice equipment, supplies and services within target budgets.

Ensure that the Practice has adequate disaster recovery procedures in place.

Manage and monitor significant events.

Complete the annual eDeclaration.

Update National Workforce Survey to ensure data extracted quarterly is correct.

Complete the annual DSPT.

Monitor and review third party contracts to ensure value for money ie business insurances, utility supplies, waste removal, HR advisory service, cleaning contract, fire alarm system, intruder alarm system.

Job description

Job responsibilities

A successful applicant will be expected to:

Oversee the day to day running of our organisation (with the support of the Assistant Practice Manager) and be responsible for maintaining the performance of our current team. You will provide positive leadership and role modelling through your understanding of Human Resources, strategic planning and finance.

Work effectively with the GP Partners, to enable informed decisions for the good of the practice and patients and help maintain the Partnership's ethos of having a friendly and effective team.

Adapt the practice to meet the demands of our evolving healthcare system and ensure that the business operates in a sustainable way. Assess and evaluate accommodation requirements and manage development and expansion plans.

Meet the Practices contractual obligations with NHS South East London ICS and NHS South East London (Bexley) and maintain compliance with all aspects of Health and Safety and employment legislation

Oversee and maintain compliance with CQC (Care Quality Commissioner) regulations and ensure that the practice meets the essential standards.

Manage CQRS to ensure that services are accepted and submit monthly and quarterly financial claims in a timely manager. Liaise with the Business Manager to ensure that payments are received.

Recruit and manage senior members of staff and assist the Assistant PM in the recruitment of receptionists and administrative.

Manage patients feedback and assist the Assistant PM with any complaints.

Implement policies and procedures to make sure the Practice is compliant and fit for purpose.

Drive quality improvement projects for future practice development.

Develop Practice protocols and procedures, review and update as required.

Manage the procurement of practice equipment, supplies and services within target budgets.

Ensure that the Practice has adequate disaster recovery procedures in place.

Manage and monitor significant events.

Complete the annual eDeclaration.

Update National Workforce Survey to ensure data extracted quarterly is correct.

Complete the annual DSPT.

Monitor and review third party contracts to ensure value for money ie business insurances, utility supplies, waste removal, HR advisory service, cleaning contract, fire alarm system, intruder alarm system.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Four years+ experience of working as a Practice Manager within Primary Care or experience of working as an Assistant Practice Manager who can demonstrate that they have undertaken the majority of the roles outlined.
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Four years+ experience of working as a Practice Manager within Primary Care or experience of working as an Assistant Practice Manager who can demonstrate that they have undertaken the majority of the roles outlined.

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

Lyndhurst Medical Centre

Address

41 Lyndhurst Road

Bexleyheath

Kent

DA7 6DL


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Lyndhurst Medical Centre

Address

41 Lyndhurst Road

Bexleyheath

Kent

DA7 6DL


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Business Manager

Julia Ann Weal

julia.weal@nhs.net

01322523001

Details

Date posted

08 April 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£44,900 to £51,800 a year FTE

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A0112-24-0000

Job locations

41 Lyndhurst Road

Bexleyheath

Kent

DA7 6DL


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