Practice Manager

Clarence Medical Centre

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Job summary

A new and exciting opportunity has become available for a motivated GP Practice Manager to join our established, successful practice located in Windsor, Berkshire. We also have a branch site at the University on London campus in Egham.

With a patient list size of approx 17,000 across the two sites, we work closely with Primary and Secondary care colleagues in the NHS to provide the best possible patient care.

We encourage collaborate working and are recognise for training, teaching and diversification. We embrace change and new technologies whilst maintaining the traditional model of GP services. The practice has a good team ethic with the enthusiasm to grasp new opportunities.

Reporting directly to the Practice Partners, the PM must be able to:

demonstrate excellent leadership skill

be proactive and well organised

possess a passion for delivering high standards in patient services

self-motivated and disciplined with the ability to take ownership of whatever circumstances may arise during the daily running of the practice

Working as a key member of the management team, you will assist the Partners in the management and development of non-clinical practice staff and be responsible for the production of performance and quality standards within the practice, delivered through QOF, Enhanced services and other incentives.

Main duties of the job

Provide leadership for the whole team and be responsible for managing all aspects of the practice. We are looking for a confident and resilient individual with excellent communication skills.

Provide leadership and management skills to enable the practice to meets its agreed aims and objectives with a safe, efficient and effective working environment.

Working closely with the Partners on all aspects of practice management and developing the staff and practice.

Managing all aspects of the practice, e.g. Finance, Quality Care and Governance, Project Management, HR, Stakeholder Engagement, Patient Services, IT and Health & Safety.

Managing all aspects of staffing, e.g. recruitment, appraisals, etc

About us

We are a three Partner, five salaried GP practice and also a successful GP training practice with a number of our past trainees joining us as Salaried GPs once qualified.

Our premises were purposed built and are near Windsor town centre and a branch site at Royal Holloway University of London in Egham.

We have a fantastic doctor, nursing and reception and admin team, many of whom have been here for many years and possess great work ethic. The overall team consists of the GPs, Practices Nurses and a Health Care Assistant, Clinical Pharmacists, MSK Specialists, Care Co-ordinator and Reception, Secretary, Prescription and Admin staff.

Date posted

16 November 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

A1057-23-0000

Job locations

Vansittart Road

Windsor

Berkshire

SL4 5AS


Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be responsible for the smooth day to day running of the practice and to manage and co-ordinate all aspects of the practice's day to day business, motivating and managing staff and ensuring the practice can achieve its long term strategies.

You will be working closely with the three Partners but will also develop effective working relationships with all clinical and non-clinical staff, helping to maintain delivery of a high-quality, patient focussed care to the local community.

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be responsible for the smooth day to day running of the practice and to manage and co-ordinate all aspects of the practice's day to day business, motivating and managing staff and ensuring the practice can achieve its long term strategies.

You will be working closely with the three Partners but will also develop effective working relationships with all clinical and non-clinical staff, helping to maintain delivery of a high-quality, patient focussed care to the local community.

Person Specification

Personal Qualitiies

Essential

  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Confident, assertive and resilient
  • Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
  • High levels of integrity and loyalty
  • Motivated and proactive
  • Flexible and co-operative
  • Excellent interpersonal skills at all levels

Qualifications

Essential

  • Educated to degree in healthcare or business
  • Good standard of education with excellent literacy and numeracy skills
  • Experience of working at management level with teams and good leadership skills
  • Experience of performance management including appraisal writing, staff development and disciplinary procedures
  • Financial management experience
  • Experience of working with the general public
  • NHS / primary care general practice experience
  • Working with and understanding patient care clinical systems
  • Strong IT skills

Desirable

  • Good working knowledge of employment contracts, health and safety and employment law
  • Able to use initiative and judgement
Person Specification

Personal Qualitiies

Essential

  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Confident, assertive and resilient
  • Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
  • High levels of integrity and loyalty
  • Motivated and proactive
  • Flexible and co-operative
  • Excellent interpersonal skills at all levels

Qualifications

Essential

  • Educated to degree in healthcare or business
  • Good standard of education with excellent literacy and numeracy skills
  • Experience of working at management level with teams and good leadership skills
  • Experience of performance management including appraisal writing, staff development and disciplinary procedures
  • Financial management experience
  • Experience of working with the general public
  • NHS / primary care general practice experience
  • Working with and understanding patient care clinical systems
  • Strong IT skills

Desirable

  • Good working knowledge of employment contracts, health and safety and employment law
  • Able to use initiative and judgement

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

Clarence Medical Centre

Address

Vansittart Road

Windsor

Berkshire

SL4 5AS


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Clarence Medical Centre

Address

Vansittart Road

Windsor

Berkshire

SL4 5AS


Employer's website

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

For questions about the job, contact:

Practice Manager

Carol Houghton

frimleyicb.practice.manager-cmc@nhs.net

01753859696

Date posted

16 November 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

A1057-23-0000

Job locations

Vansittart Road

Windsor

Berkshire

SL4 5AS


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