Job summary
Is
it time for a new challenge?
Are
you looking for an environment where you can demonstrate your management skills
and have a positive impact on your local community?
We are looking for
a new Practice Manager to lead our team.
You will be
confident and have excellent communication skills to enable you to work
cohesively with your practice and PCN teams as well as care for patients.
Problem solving and adaptability will help you to navigate the NHS changing
landscape. Optimising the practice performance is an ongoing challenge so
there will be plenty of variety in your role.
Previous primary
care management experience whilst desirable is not a requirement. Transferable skills and the enthusiasm to
learn on the job are equally important.
If this could be
the role for you, we would encourage you to apply via CV and covering letter to
Mrs Stephanie Raistrick at sraistrick@nhs.net.
Main duties of the job
The
partners are looking for a leader with strong business management skills,
particularly in managing teams, HR, finances, public relations, and strategic
planning. In addition to this, the Practice Manager should have experience of
managing IT systems and will need to ensure compliance with appropriate
legislation in areas such as GDPR and CQC.
About us
Sid
Valley Practice is a friendly surgery located near the centre of Sidmouth providing
primary care services to approximately 14,500 patients. Our main site in Sedemuda Road has recently
been extended and provides high standard accommodation for our staff, PCN staff
and other healthcare practitioners. Our
branch site is being relocated and will be opening at Victoria Hospital in
Sidmouth in the very near future.
We
are a 4 partner Practice, supported by a multidisciplinary team including
salaried GPs, Occupational Therapists, Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians, Physiotherapists,
Paramedics, Health and Wellbeing Coaches, Social Prescribers, Care Home
Coordinators, Practice Nurses, Healthcare Assistants, an Operations Manager,
Data Quality/IT Manager, Office Manager and an experienced
reception/administration team.
We
have been training the doctors of tomorrow for a number of years through our
hosting of registrars.
The
closing date for this role is Mon 19 February 2024 with interviews taking place
on Tuesday 5 March. However, we reserve
the right to close the vacancy from further applications once we have
sufficient applications to make a shortlist, so early application is
recommended.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The
partners are looking for a leader with strong business management skills,
particularly in managing teams, HR, finances, public relations, and strategic
planning. In addition to this, the Practice Manager should have experience of
managing IT systems and will need to ensure compliance with appropriate
legislation in areas such as GDPR and CQC.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The
partners are looking for a leader with strong business management skills,
particularly in managing teams, HR, finances, public relations, and strategic
planning. In addition to this, the Practice Manager should have experience of
managing IT systems and will need to ensure compliance with appropriate
legislation in areas such as GDPR and CQC.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- This post provides an opportunity for a suitably qualified senior manager with the relevant skills to undertake a central role in this very well established and friendly medical practice.
- If after reading this you have any questions that may influence your decision to apply, then do please contact Mrs Stephanie Raistrick. Please note that previous NHS management experience is not a requirement.
-
- To apply please send your CV and brief covering letter to Mrs Stephanie Raistrick (sraistrick@nhs.net). It is important that you provide a covering letter supporting your application. This letter should be a Word document of no more than two pages of A4. You should provide details of your experience, knowledge and skills in the following areas:
- Managing finances including managing budgets, financial planning and payroll
- Business planning and strategy
- Change Management, Project Management and Quality Improvement
- Knowledge and application of IT systems
- Health and safety and risk management
- NHS experience (if relevant)
- HR and recruitment
- Any other experience relevant to this job
- Your application for this post must arrive by 9.00 a.m. on Monday 19 February 2024. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.
Desirable
Experience
Essential
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- This post provides an opportunity for a suitably qualified senior manager with the relevant skills to undertake a central role in this very well established and friendly medical practice.
- If after reading this you have any questions that may influence your decision to apply, then do please contact Mrs Stephanie Raistrick. Please note that previous NHS management experience is not a requirement.
-
- To apply please send your CV and brief covering letter to Mrs Stephanie Raistrick (sraistrick@nhs.net). It is important that you provide a covering letter supporting your application. This letter should be a Word document of no more than two pages of A4. You should provide details of your experience, knowledge and skills in the following areas:
- Managing finances including managing budgets, financial planning and payroll
- Business planning and strategy
- Change Management, Project Management and Quality Improvement
- Knowledge and application of IT systems
- Health and safety and risk management
- NHS experience (if relevant)
- HR and recruitment
- Any other experience relevant to this job
- Your application for this post must arrive by 9.00 a.m. on Monday 19 February 2024. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.
Desirable
Experience
Essential
Desirable
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.
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
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.
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).