Practice Manager

Job description

Job responsibilities

The following are the core responsibilities of the Practice Manager. There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks. This will depend on factors such as workload and staffing levels.

Oversee the management of the day-to-day operations of the practice, ensuring that staff achieve their primary responsibilities.Oversee the HR processes, including recruitment, relevant checks, contractual issues, appraisals and staff performance in conjunction with the Deputy Practice Manager.

Workforce planning to ensure a good skill mix with staff having the appropriate level of training to enable them to carry out their individual roles and responsibilities effectively ensuring employment law and legislation is adhered to.

Liaise with the Primary Care Network (PCN) and locality commissioners, attend meetings and promote collaborative working.

Provide support and advice to the partnership and keep them updated on practice matters.

Keep up to date with developments and changes within primary care.

Oversee with payroll and pensions, ensuring accurate reporting and submissions are on time.

Assist in the financial aspects of the practice, working closely with the partners.

Ensure that the practice explores all opportunities to maximise income and reduce expenditure in collaboration with the partners. Ensure Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) and commissioned service targets are met.

Manage the significant event and complaints processes, in line with current legislation and guidance.

Manage contracts and maintenance for services and equipment. Oversee the review and update of all practice policies and procedures.

Lead and coordinate projects within the practice. Oversee the management of the practice IT system, including compliance with the Data Security Protection Toolkit (DSPT). Coordinate the practice development plan and business continuity plan. Assist in the preparation of business cases for new services, as required.

Ensure on-going CQC compliance, ensure the practice maintains compliance with its NHSE contractual obligations.

Provide advice and support to the staff and the partnership to ensure effective team working.

Manage effective communication, both internal and external and ensure the website and other communication platforms are accurate and up to date.

Facilitate partners and practice meetings and maintain an up-to-date minutes.

Oversee maintenance and compliance of the building and, ensuring health and safety measures are adhered to.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of managing quality improvements and leading change with positive, measurable outcomes is essential.
• Experience of managing multidisciplinary teams, performance management including appraisals, staff development and disciplinary procedures, HR processes, workforce planning and development.
• Experience of successfully developing and implementing projects.
• A robust programme of support, coaching and development will be offered to the successful candidate upon appointment.

Desirable

• Experience of working in a GP Practice

Qualifications

Essential

• A good standard of education with excellent literacy, numeracy and IT skills and experience in primary care management.

Desirable

• Leadership/management qualification

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

Kirkham Health Centre

Address

Moor Street

Kirkham

Preston

Lancashire

PR4 2JN

Employer's website

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