Practice Manager inBexhill-on-sea inBexhill-on-sea PUBLISHED 24 DEC 2023

£45,000 to £55,000 a year FTE  PERMANENT 
The successful candidate will be enthusiastic, with excellent people skills and the ability to motivate and lead the team, along with the partners.

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.

a) Oversee the management of the day-to-day operations of the practice, ensuring that staff achieve their primary responsibilities.

b) Oversee the HR processes, including recruitment, relevant checks, contractual issues, appraisals and staff performance in conjunction with the HR Manager.

c) 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.

d) Ensure employment law and legislation is adhered to.

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

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

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

h) Oversee with payroll (outsourced) and pensions, ensuring accurate reporting and submissions and liaise with the payroll supplier.

i) Assist in the financial aspects of the practice, working closely with the partners and Finance Lead.

j) Ensure the practice explores all opportunities to maximise income and reduce expenditure in collaboration with the partners.

k) Ensure Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) and commissioned service targets are met.

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

m) Manage contracts and maintenance for services and equipment.

n) Oversee the review and update of all practice policies and procedures.

o) Lead and coordinate projects within the practice.

p) Oversee the management of the practice IT system, including compliance with the Data Security Protection Toolkit (DSPT).

q) Coordinate the practice development plan and business continuity plan.

r) Assist in the preparation of business cases for new services, as required.

s) Ensure on-going CQC compliance.

t) Ensure the practice maintains compliance with its NHSE contractual obligations.

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

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

w) Facilitate partners and practice meetings and maintain an up-to-date action plan.

x) Support the management of the Patient Participation Group.

y) Oversee estates and facilities, including health and safety aspects and risk assessments.



If you are looking to join a friendly and supportive team to work with in a varied role, we are looking for our next Practice Manager.

The successful candidate will be enthusiastic, with excellent people skills and the ability to motivate and lead the team, along with the partners. They will also be patient focussed and seek ways to improve patient care.

The Practice Manager will be expected to work over both sites for 30-37.5 hours per week over 4 or 5 days.

This is a varied and challenging role, supported by a management team consisting of an Operations Manager, HR & Premises Manager, Data Manager and Finance Lead, along with supportive partners.

Duties & responsibilities will include:

- Leadership and management of the team - providing support and guidance to staff and ensuring the wellbeing of the team

- Stakeholder engagement - attending meetings and liaising with the PCN, ICB, PPG etc

- Business development and strategic vision - identifying opportunities and implementing strategies for business growth

- Compliance - ensuring processes are in place and continuously monitored

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.

a) Oversee the management of the day-to-day operations of the practice, ensuring that staff achieve their primary responsibilities.

b) Oversee the HR processes, including recruitment, relevant checks, contractual issues, appraisals and staff performance in conjunction with the HR Manager.

c) 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.

d) Ensure employment law and legislation is adhered to.

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

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

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

h) Oversee with payroll (outsourced) and pensions, ensuring accurate reporting and submissions and liaise with the payroll supplier.

i) Assist in the financial aspects of the practice, working closely with the partners and Finance Lead.

j) Ensure the practice explores all opportunities to maximise income and reduce expenditure in collaboration with the partners.

k) Ensure Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) and commissioned service targets are met.

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

m) Manage contracts and maintenance for services and equipment.

n) Oversee the review and update of all practice policies and procedures.

o) Lead and coordinate projects within the practice.

p) Oversee the management of the practice IT system, including compliance with the Data Security Protection Toolkit (DSPT).

q) Coordinate the practice development plan and business continuity plan.

r) Assist in the preparation of business cases for new services, as required.

s) Ensure on-going CQC compliance.

t) Ensure the practice maintains compliance with its NHSE contractual obligations.

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

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

w) Facilitate partners and practice meetings and maintain an up-to-date action plan.

x) Support the management of the Patient Participation Group.

y) Oversee estates and facilities, including health and safety aspects and risk assessments.



If you are looking to join a friendly and supportive team to work with in a varied role, we are looking for our next Practice Manager.

The successful candidate will be enthusiastic, with excellent people skills and the ability to motivate and lead the team, along with the partners. They will also be patient focussed and seek ways to improve patient care.

The Practice Manager will be expected to work over both sites for 30-37.5 hours per week over 4 or 5 days.

This is a varied and challenging role, supported by a management team consisting of an Operations Manager, HR & Premises Manager, Data Manager and Finance Lead, along with supportive partners.

Duties & responsibilities will include:

- Leadership and management of the team - providing support and guidance to staff and ensuring the wellbeing of the team

- Stakeholder engagement - attending meetings and liaising with the PCN, ICB, PPG etc

- Business development and strategic vision - identifying opportunities and implementing strategies for business growth

- Compliance - ensuring processes are in place and continuously monitored



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