GP Practice Manager

Overview

In this Practice Manager role, you will provide strategic and operational leadership to a busy primary care setting serving 14,000+ patients. You will work with Partners and the Management Team to implement innovative strategies, optimise processes, and ensure high-quality, patient‑centred care. You’ll drive growth, efficiency, and service expansion while developing staff and shaping the practice’s evolution. This is a hands-on leadership opportunity in a forward-thinking, long‑standing community clinic.

Pay / Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Generous annual leave
• Pension scheme
• Free on-site parking
• Professional development
• Profit-sharing potential

Responsibilities

• Drive practice growth through business development and expanding services
• Lead and motivate a cross-functional team of clinical and admin staff
• Streamline operations to boost efficiency, manage scheduling, resources, and inventory
• Oversee budgets, financial performance, and cost-effective strategies
• Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations and promote continuous quality improvement
• Leverage technology to enhance operations and clinical workflows
• Oversee HR functions including recruitment, performance management, and disciplinary procedures

Key requirements

• Minimum 2 years in a senior management role
• HR processes experience (recruitment, appraisals, performance management)
• Financial management experience (budgeting, forecasting, payroll)
• Experience implementing systems and managing change
• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Excellent organisational and time-management abilities
• Financial acumen and analytical skills
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• IT proficiency (Microsoft Office and practice systems)
• Ability to prioritise and work under pressure
• Desirable NHS or primary care experience
• Familiarity with CQC compliance and healthcare regulations
• Experience with clinical systems (EMIS, SystmOne)
• Project management and strategic planning skills
• Knowledge of employment law, GDPR, and health & safety regulations

• Professional, confidential and ethical approach
• Proactive and adaptable under pressure
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making ability
• IT proficiency (Microsoft Office)
• Practice management systems
• Clinical IT systems (EMIS, SystmOne)

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