Practice Manager

Stockbridge Village Medical Centre

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Job summary

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Practice Manager to join our GP Practice located in the UK. As the Practice Manager, you will play a vital role in ensuring the smooth operation and financial success of the practice, while also collaborating with primary care networks (PCN) to achieve the Directed Enhanced Services (DES) and network agreements. Additionally, your expertise in the Care Quality Commission (CQC) guidelines and experience in supporting clinical partners will be essential in navigating the challenges of General Practice.

Responsibilities:

1. Financial Management: Take charge of the practice's financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting. Utilize your skills in finance and business analytics to maximize income for the practice, identify opportunities for revenue growth, and implement effective strategies to achieve financial targets.

2. Collaboration with Primary Care Networks (PCN): Work closely with PCNs to develop and maintain strong relationships, ensuring effective communication and alignment with the DES and network agreements.

Main duties of the job

Requirements:

1. Proven experience in financial management, preferably within a healthcare or GP practice setting.

2. Strong knowledge and understanding of primary care networks (PCN) and their role in the healthcare system.

3. In-depth familiarity with CQC guidelines and regulations, and a successful track record in achieving compliance.

4. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships and collaborate effectively with multiple stakeholders.

5. Exceptional problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach to identifying and addressing challenges in primary care.

6. Demonstrated leadership skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate a diverse team.

7. A commitment to continuous professional development and staying updated with industry trends and best practices in primary care management.

Join our dynamic team and contribute to the success and growth of our GP Practice. This is an exciting opportunity for a driven and knowledgeable Practice Manager to make a lasting impact on primary care delivery in the UK.

About us

Stockbridge Village Health Centre is a 3 Partner practice located in Knowsley with a registered patient population of 8500.

The practice was rated GOOD at the last CQC inspection.

Date posted

22 August 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Job share, Flexible working

Reference number

A2968-24-0009

Job locations

Leachcroft

Waterpark Drive

Liverpool

L28 3QA


Job description

Job responsibilities

To provide leadership, strategic vision and management skills to guide and develop the Practice to meet current and future quality and business needs. This includes the delivery of high-quality patient care services, maximising profitability and maintaining a pleasant and rewarding working environment.

*To have delegated responsibility for the overall management of the Practice, remaining accountable to the Partnership through regular reporting, thus enabling the Partners to focus on clinical care.

To balance the need for overall strategic leadership with the requirement to ensure that day-to-day operational issues are dealt with quickly and effectively. This to be achieved by appropriately delegating responsibility to the Deputy Manager and other members of staff, whilst retaining overall accountability.

Be responsible for the management of the non-clinical work of clinical and non-clinical staff to ensure the high quality of reception, administration, finance, secretarial and clinical services across the Practice.

To be the senior, non-clinical figure within the Practice leading on practice strategy and business and ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and high quality management practices in conjunction with the Partners.

To represent the practice and Partners at all PCN meetings and ensure the practice fully engages with the DES and maximises the income available through all income streams.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To provide leadership, strategic vision and management skills to guide and develop the Practice to meet current and future quality and business needs. This includes the delivery of high-quality patient care services, maximising profitability and maintaining a pleasant and rewarding working environment.

*To have delegated responsibility for the overall management of the Practice, remaining accountable to the Partnership through regular reporting, thus enabling the Partners to focus on clinical care.

To balance the need for overall strategic leadership with the requirement to ensure that day-to-day operational issues are dealt with quickly and effectively. This to be achieved by appropriately delegating responsibility to the Deputy Manager and other members of staff, whilst retaining overall accountability.

Be responsible for the management of the non-clinical work of clinical and non-clinical staff to ensure the high quality of reception, administration, finance, secretarial and clinical services across the Practice.

To be the senior, non-clinical figure within the Practice leading on practice strategy and business and ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and high quality management practices in conjunction with the Partners.

To represent the practice and Partners at all PCN meetings and ensure the practice fully engages with the DES and maximises the income available through all income streams.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • GP Practice Management experience
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Excellent negotiation skills

Desirable

  • Demonstrable strategic/business management experience
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • GP Practice Management experience
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Excellent negotiation skills

Desirable

  • Demonstrable strategic/business management experience

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

Stockbridge Village Medical Centre

Address

Leachcroft

Waterpark Drive

Liverpool

L28 3QA


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Stockbridge Village Medical Centre

Address

Leachcroft

Waterpark Drive

Liverpool

L28 3QA


Employer's website

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

For questions about the job, contact:

Consultant

Alison Fitzpatrick

alison.fitzpatrick@knowsley.nhs.uk

Date posted

22 August 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Job share, Flexible working

Reference number

A2968-24-0009

Job locations

Leachcroft

Waterpark Drive

Liverpool

L28 3QA


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