Practice Manager in High Wycombe

Job summaryWye Valley Surgery is a well established training practice, and looking for a highly enthusiastic and motivated Practice Manager with excellent leadership and interpersonal skills to join the team.You will be expected to lead and ensure the practice operates effectively to 12,000 patients.The successful candidate will be confident in managing staff and take overall responsibility for the day to day running of the practice with the support of the Partners and Administrative team.We may close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible if you are interested in joining our team.Main duties of the jobThe role requires operational leadership, governance and strategy and ensuring the practice remains responsive to the changing needs of patients. You will have the support of a newly appointed Operations Manager, Patients Services Manager, Senior Administrator and IT lead to work with the team to deliver accessible, safe, and effective primary care.There is external support for HR.About usWe are a well established training practice training GP Registrars and undergraduate medical students from Oxford University.We have 4 Partners, 3 Salaried GPs and a full dedicated Nursing Team. In 2023 we had a Good CQC rating.We operate from purpose built premises located in Wycombe General Hospital with free parking facilities for staff.DetailsDate posted04 September 2026Pay schemeOtherSalary 50,000 to 60,000 a year ContractPermanentWorking pattern Full-time Reference numberA3838-26-0000Job locationsWycombe General HospitalQueen Alexandra RoadHigh WycombeBuckinghamshireHP11 2TTUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesProvide strategic and operational leadership to ensure the smooth running of the practice.Lead the HR process, recruitment, checks, contracts, appraisal and performance.Manage staffing levels within target budgets and line manage the management teamOversee staff induction and training, and ensure that all staff are adequately trained to fulfil their role.Support and mentor staff, both as individuals and as team members and encourage team working.Support staff with training and development.Oversee complaints and significant events.Lead on HR issues implementing effective systems for the resolution of disputes and grievances.Keep abreast of changes in employment legislation.Prepare payroll and pensions ensuring accurate reporting.Support the Partnership and keep them informed of developments in primary care and shape strategy.Maintain ongoing CQC compliance.Support the Patient Participation Group.Monitor operational performance and implement improvements where required. Co-ordinate intra-practice communications within the PCN First point of contact for members of the PCN and other organisations for the delivery of PCN work, projects and schemes including the recruitment and retention of additional roles reimbursement schemeLiaise with the Primary Care Network (PCN) and locality commissioners, attend meetings and promote collaborative working. Monitor and scrutinize contractual and financial requirements for the PCN to protect the practice reputation and income. Job description Job responsibilitiesProvide strategic and operational leadership to ensure the smooth running of the practice.Lead the HR process, recruitment, checks, contracts, appraisal and performance.Manage staffing levels within target budgets and line manage the management teamOversee staff induction and training, and ensure that all staff are adequately trained to fulfil their role.Support and mentor staff, both as individuals and as team members and encourage team working.Support staff with training and development.Oversee complaints and significant events.Lead on HR issues implementing effective systems for the resolution of disputes and grievances.Keep abreast of changes in employment legislation.Prepare payroll and pensions ensuring accurate reporting.Support the Partnership and keep them informed of developments in primary care and shape strategy.Maintain ongoing CQC compliance.Support the Patient Participation Group.Monitor operational performance and implement improvements where required. Co-ordinate intra-practice communications within the PCN First point of contact for members of the PCN and other organisations for the delivery of PCN work, projects and schemes including the recruitment and retention of additional roles reimbursement schemeLiaise with the Primary Care Network (PCN) and locality commissioners, attend meetings and promote collaborative working. Monitor and scrutinize contractual and financial requirements for the PCN to protect the practice reputation and income.Person Specification Qualifications EssentialEvidence of a commitment to continuing professional developmentDesirableDegree level certificationRelevant management or finance qualification Experience EssentialExperience and success of communicating with and managing peopleExperience of working in teams; able to promote teamwork and employee satisfactionExcellent negotiating and conflict management skillsPlanning skills and ability to prioritiseDesirableManagement experience in the NHS or in practice managementExperience of working with regulatory bodies and preparing for inspections Person Specification Qualifications EssentialEvidence of a commitment to continuing professional developmentDesirableDegree level certificationRelevant management or finance qualification Experience EssentialExperience and success of communicating with and managing peopleExperience of working in teams; able to promote teamwork and employee satisfactionExcellent negotiating and conflict management skillsPlanning skills and ability to prioritiseDesirableManagement experience in the NHS or in practice managementExperience of working with regulatory bodies and preparing for inspectionsDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 detailsEmployer nameWye Valley SurgeryAddressWycombe General HospitalQueen Alexandra RoadHigh WycombeBuckinghamshireHP11 2TTUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameWye Valley SurgeryAddressWycombe General HospitalQueen Alexandra RoadHigh WycombeBuckinghamshireHP11 2TTUnited KingdomEmployer's website