Job summary
We
are seeking an experienced and proactive Practice Manager to lead our team,
closely supported by our HR/Operations Manager and Finance Manager. We provide
a collaborative and innovative working environment, committed to providing
high-quality patient care.
At interview, the candidates will be expected to deliver a short presentation on the following subjects:
- How would you approach your first three months at the Practice?
- How would you prepare for a CQC inspection?
Informal visits to the Practice are welcomed.
Interviews will be held on 20th/21st November 2024.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be responsible for organisational and operational leadership and delivering key targets across the full rnage of clinical and administrative areas. The post will involve reviewing, developing and implementing the overall operational business strategy as agreed with the Partners to ensure the practice meets its agreed aims and objectives, within a profitable, efficient, effective and safe working environment.
About us
Ireland
Wood & Horsforth Medical Practice is a thriving and well-respected GP
practice in Leeds, serving the second largest patient population in the city of
approximately 28,000 patients across two sites.
We strive to offer a friendly and supporting working environment in which our team are strongly encouraged to realise their full potential. We pride ourselves on being patient-centred with excellent access and highly value continuity of care. We work out of modern purpose-built premises within LS16 and LS18 areas of Leeds, as part of the Woodsley and Holt Park Primary Care Network.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This senior role has responsibility for the overall
business management of two busy surgeries. The post holder will have financial
responsibility liaising directly with the Partners, supported by the Finance
and Accounts Manager. Confidence to prepare annual accounts, control monthly
cash flow, and interface at all levels is essential. This will include liaison with external
bodies e.g. banking; legal representatives; insurance and the practice
landlords. The Practice Manager must ensure compliance with the principals as
laid down by the Care and Quality Commission and all other Statutory
Bodies. The Practice Manager has
responsibility for complaints handling and significant event reporting.
Provide leadership and management skills to enable
the practice to meet its agreed aims and objectives within a profitable,
efficient, safe and effective working environment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This senior role has responsibility for the overall
business management of two busy surgeries. The post holder will have financial
responsibility liaising directly with the Partners, supported by the Finance
and Accounts Manager. Confidence to prepare annual accounts, control monthly
cash flow, and interface at all levels is essential. This will include liaison with external
bodies e.g. banking; legal representatives; insurance and the practice
landlords. The Practice Manager must ensure compliance with the principals as
laid down by the Care and Quality Commission and all other Statutory
Bodies. The Practice Manager has
responsibility for complaints handling and significant event reporting.
Provide leadership and management skills to enable
the practice to meet its agreed aims and objectives within a profitable,
efficient, safe and effective working environment.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of managing and motivating people, including staff appraisal
- Experience of financial analysis and reconciliation
- Experience with property management and maintenance
- Experience of annual accounting, income and expenditure
Desirable
- Experience in Primary Care / NHS
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or its equivalent
- Minimum 5 years Senior Management Experience
- Evidence of a commitment to continuing professional development
Desirable
- Post Graduate Business Management Qualification
Skills and Knwledge
Essential
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Leadership, mentoring and supervisory skills
- Ability to write accurate and concise reports
- Negotiation and conflict management
- Time Management and the ability to work to deadlines
- Ability to listen and empathise
- Familiarity with organisational health and safety
- Ability to organise and participate in required meetings
- Sound working of knowledge of software programmes e.g. Word; Excel; Publisher or their equivalent.
Other
Essential
- Planning and organising
- Performing under pressure
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Taking the initiative and forward thinking / innovative
- Team working and diplomacy
- Self-motivated, enthusiastic and energetic
- Interested in taking on new challenges and learning new skills
- Honest and reliable
- An understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality
- Car driver with clean and valid licence
- Flexibility of working hours / able to work at desired times
- Caring and sympathetic
- Gains respect by example and leadership
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of managing and motivating people, including staff appraisal
- Experience of financial analysis and reconciliation
- Experience with property management and maintenance
- Experience of annual accounting, income and expenditure
Desirable
- Experience in Primary Care / NHS
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or its equivalent
- Minimum 5 years Senior Management Experience
- Evidence of a commitment to continuing professional development
Desirable
- Post Graduate Business Management Qualification
Skills and Knwledge
Essential
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Leadership, mentoring and supervisory skills
- Ability to write accurate and concise reports
- Negotiation and conflict management
- Time Management and the ability to work to deadlines
- Ability to listen and empathise
- Familiarity with organisational health and safety
- Ability to organise and participate in required meetings
- Sound working of knowledge of software programmes e.g. Word; Excel; Publisher or their equivalent.
Other
Essential
- Planning and organising
- Performing under pressure
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Taking the initiative and forward thinking / innovative
- Team working and diplomacy
- Self-motivated, enthusiastic and energetic
- Interested in taking on new challenges and learning new skills
- Honest and reliable
- An understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality
- Car driver with clean and valid licence
- Flexibility of working hours / able to work at desired times
- Caring and sympathetic
- Gains respect by example and leadership
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.
