{"interviewQueryText":"What are some good interview questions in British English for the job description below?\n\n-------------------------------------------\n\nBusiness Development Manager/Practice Manager with Beacon Primary Care in Skelmersdale, Lancashire\n\n You will have responsibility for the management of the administrative teams Deputy Practice Manager, Quality and Access Manager, Reception Heads, Office Manager and organisational matters emerging from the management of the Clinical Teams (attached management structure provides detail). You will be responsible for the following, though there may be occasions to undertake other tasks where necessary for the efficient delivery of the Practices business Strategic Management and Planning Financial accountability Property management Organisational and Governance Responsibilities HR/Workforce Management Patient Access Information Technology management/Governance Communication and working with other partners Are you a leader a team builder an innovator If so, you may be just the person we are seeking to be our new Practice and Business Development Manager following the retirement after 20 years of the present post holder in January 2025. Beacon Primary Care is a large Practice with integrated working on 4 sites across West Lancashire, serving a total patient population of 17,000. As a Practice we recognise our staff to be our most valuable resource and, to reflect that, we have developed a strong culture of encouragement and empowerment that involves all staff in developing our business and services to the highest possible levels. There is a strong senior management team to support the role which consists of an office manager, 2 deputy practice managers and an access and quality manager. We have moved to a modern general practice approach, and have been embedding and developing this way of working for the last 15 months, which has improved access and staff and patient satisfaction. In addition to our core business of delivering high quality clinical services with excellent target achievement and an extended range of services, we are also proud of the environment we have built to support multi professional learners and staff development at both under and postgraduate levels. We have good links with local universities, our network and the ICB. The successful applicant will be forward thinking, enthusiastic, and have the skills to manage a large and diverse team, in the environment of the challenges facing general practice and with an understanding of NHSEs strategic plans for primary care, to build on what we have already achieved. They will have proven experience in contractual and financial management, including budgeting and forecasting, and be able to communicate and work positively with patients, staff and network colleagues to maximise opportunities for developing the practice and the range and quality of clinical services we can offer to our patients. Your role will involve the overall management and co-ordination of the Practice, managing staff to ensure the efficient running of the Practice. You will be responsible for Practice finances, ensuring contracts and policies are up to date as well as ensuring that the Practice achieves long-term strategic objectives in an effective and safe working environment compliant with CQC Regulations. Through innovative ways of working, you will be responsible for leading the team in promoting quality and continuous improvement, proactively seeking business opportunities and technological solutions to improve the efficiency and stability of the overall business. "}