Westway Medical Centre

Deputy Practice Manager

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Job summary

We are looking to appoint a full-time deputy practice manager who is experienced in managing staff, to join our established and respected GP practice in Maghull.

We are looking for an accomplished forward-thinking deputy manager and leader who understands general practice.

You will be supported by the Practice Manager and a dedicated team of reception and admin professionals.

Main duties of the job

Candidates will:

Preferably have previous General Practice experience.

Ensure compliance to CQC standards, providing exemplary complaint handling.

Support the practice manager in all aspects of practice functionality, motivating and managing staff. Ensure the practice achieves its long-term strategic objectives in a safe and effective working environment.

You will manage the administration team daily and the smooth running of the reception.

Lead the team promoting quality and continuous improvement, confidentiality, collaborative working, learning and development and ensuring the practice complies with CQC regulations.

About us

Our Practice

We are a friendly suburban practice in Maghull, committed to innovation, join us in our aspiration for excellent care.

c9,600 High contract achieving/CQC rated good

MDT including GP x7, ANP x1, Practice nurse x2, Pharmacist x1, MSK and mental health practitioners on site

Recognised digital exemplar and excellent administration support

Regular management and clinical meetings

Most improved GP Patient survey 2021 with CCG

EMIS web

Details

Date posted

14 November 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

A0440-23-0006

Job locations

Westway

Maghull

Liverpool

L31 0DJ


Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Summary

The role of Deputy Practice Manager requires a self-motivated, disciplined individual to take ownership of the efficient day to day running of the practice, and working as a key member of the Management Team.

  • To take responsibility for the management of the administration staff
  • To maintain Clinical Services and Appointments systems
  • To ensure effective administration support
  • To manage all aspects of patient information
  • To provide appropriate assistance to the Practice Manager in all day-to-day activities and duties.
  • Evaluate, organise and oversee staff induction and training and ensure the all staff are adequately trained to fulfil their role.
  • Support practice manager in planning and co-ordination the recruitment, induction and training of new administration staff
  • Monitor staff annual leave
  • Update and manage the GP programmes
  • Support and work with Partners, GPs' and adminsitrative staff to achieve practice targets

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Summary

The role of Deputy Practice Manager requires a self-motivated, disciplined individual to take ownership of the efficient day to day running of the practice, and working as a key member of the Management Team.

  • To take responsibility for the management of the administration staff
  • To maintain Clinical Services and Appointments systems
  • To ensure effective administration support
  • To manage all aspects of patient information
  • To provide appropriate assistance to the Practice Manager in all day-to-day activities and duties.
  • Evaluate, organise and oversee staff induction and training and ensure the all staff are adequately trained to fulfil their role.
  • Support practice manager in planning and co-ordination the recruitment, induction and training of new administration staff
  • Monitor staff annual leave
  • Update and manage the GP programmes
  • Support and work with Partners, GPs' and adminsitrative staff to achieve practice targets

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Experience working with the general public
  • Experience at dealing with complaints from patients
  • Some leadership experience (worked in and managed a team)

Desirable

  • Experience working in a healthcare setting
  • Experience working in primary care

Qualifications

Essential

  • A levels or equivalent in experience

Desirable

  • Business Management or equivalent
  • Any other relevant qualification such as ILM
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Experience working with the general public
  • Experience at dealing with complaints from patients
  • Some leadership experience (worked in and managed a team)

Desirable

  • Experience working in a healthcare setting
  • Experience working in primary care

Qualifications

Essential

  • A levels or equivalent in experience

Desirable

  • Business Management or equivalent
  • Any other relevant qualification such as ILM

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

Westway Medical Centre

Address

Westway

Maghull

Liverpool

L31 0DJ


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Westway Medical Centre

Address

Westway

Maghull

Liverpool

L31 0DJ


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Practice Manager

Gillian Stuart

gillian.stuart@nhs.net

01515273025

Details

Date posted

14 November 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

A0440-23-0006

Job locations

Westway

Maghull

Liverpool

L31 0DJ


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