Practice Manager - NHS GP medical centre

This is an opportunity to join an NHS medical practice, located within a village type setting that accommodates elderly residents. Part of the village setting offers a healthcare practice and various medical/healthcare professionals. The Medical Practice offers an onsite GP/Consultancy for its elderly residents and a few of the senior staff, with a Physician, Surgeon, Practice Nurse, HCA, Receptionist, and Administrator. This role is to provide leadership & management to enable the Practice to meet agreed aims & objectives within a safe, effective & efficient working environment, whilst fostering a committed team. Main areas of responsibility being the medical centre working area environment, staff development and the day to day running of the Practice.

SALARY ETC:

• £38k to £41k (for the 4-day working week), as well as an excellent benefits package.
• Central SW London
• Permanent, working 4 days (week days), and core working hours are office based, however some flexibility will be required when covering for the receptionist holidays.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Good standard of education with excellent literacy and numeracy skills Leadership and / or Management Qualification
• Good communication skills and standard of English.
• Accomplished manager, with the ability to manage a changing environment
• Good understanding of primary care / NHS, with experience of working with the general public
• Experience of managing accounting procedures including budget and cash flow forecasting
• Experience of managing multidisciplinary teams
• Experience of performance management, including appraisal writing, staff development and disciplinary procedures
• Experience of chairing meetings, producing agendas and minutes.
• Educated to degree level in healthcare or business or demonstrable experience within a similar role
• Recognised Practice Management qualification, or equivalent experience.

DUTIES TO INCLUDE:

• Establish and maintain a system of control for the booking of the consultation rooms
• Ensure that the Practice complies with all aspects of Health and Safety legislation
• Liaise with finance department regarding insurance requirements.
• Ensure the smooth running of the clinical sessions held in the Practice through adequate staffing levels.
• Responsible for staff inductions & ongoing personal development plans.
• Manage the administrative staff and non-clinical management of the nursing staff, taking the lead responsibility in staff appraisal and training
• To ensure that the Practice adhere to the NHS Information Governance guidelines
• Ensure efficient internal and external communication including being a point of contact for the Integrated Care Board and any other relevant organisation
• To develop and maintain external communication with the practices Primary Care Network
• Ensure timely submission of data to Integrated Care Board, Primary Care Network & GP Federations or other relevant organisations to meet contractual requirements
• Ensure that the Practice is compliant with Care Quality Commission requirements
• To attend Practice Managers Forum meetings & Primary Care Network Group (PCN) meetings
• Ensure the Practice complies with NHS contractual obligations in relation to patient care
• To manage the Practice budget and with other staff seek to maximise income into the Practice