Assistant Practice Manager

NHS; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in London seeks an Assistant Practice Manager to support operations at their GP surgery. You'll oversee staff management, maintain systems, and ensure high patient care standards. Ideal candidates will have at least two years in healthcare management, knowledge of NHS structures, and excellent communication skills. This full-time role offers competitive hourly pay and the opportunity to make a positive impact in the community.

Qualifications

• A minimum of two years' experience in healthcare or GP practice settings.
• Experience in supervising and appraising staff.
• Knowledge of NHS management and primary care structure.

Responsibilities

• Support the management of clinical and non-clinical staff.
• Oversee administrative systems, procedures, and patient services.
• Contribute to compliance with CQC standards and practice policies.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

ICT proficiency

Education

GCSE Grades C or above in English and Maths

Qualifications relating to healthcare management

Tools

EMISWeb

SystmOne

Job description

Overview

Assistant Practice Manager Claremont Clinic

Caring for our local community since 1951

We are seeking a dedicated Assistant Practice Manager to join our friendly and forward-thinking GP surgery. Are you organized, motivated, and experienced in healthcare management, and already working in this role? A minimum of two years' experience in healthcare or GP practice settings is essential. Join Claremont Clinic and be part of our commitment to exceptional healthcare delivery.

As our Assistant Practice Manager, you'll support the Practice Manager in the day-to-day running of the surgery, ensuring smooth operations and the highest standard of care for our patients. This is a varied and rewarding role that combines administrative efficiency with people management and patient service.

Main duties of the job

Hours: 37.5 hours per week - Monday to Friday 10am-6pm inclusive of 30 mins unpaid lunchbreak

Flexibility: Some flexibility is required to accommodate additional or alternative hours to cover colleagues during annual/sickness leave.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the management of clinical and non-clinical staff
• Oversee administrative systems, procedures, and patient services
• Assist with rotas, recruitment, training, and HR processes
• Write and update practice policies and procedures
• Liaise with patients, staff, and external healthcare professionals
• Contribute to compliance with CQC standards and practice policies
• Strong administrative and ICT skills, proficiency in use of EMIS, AgilioTeamNet, NHS ICT systems
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• A proactive, flexible, and supportive team player

About us

About Us:

Claremont Clinic has been providing care to our community in Forest Gate and the surrounding area since 1951. We have over 12,300 registered patients and our premises have recently been fully refurbished. We are well rated by our patients, achieving 4.4 stars in Google Reviews.

We are located on the Romford Road with good transport links. Woodgrange Park and Wanstead Park Suffragette Line (Overground) and Forest Gate and Manor Park (Elizabeth Line) stations are all within walking distance and there are bus stops just outside.

We value individuals who are organized, adaptable, and personable — committed to delivering excellent customer service.

Key attributes:

• Previous experience in medical/primary healthcare roles
• Excellent communication skills with a clear and polite telephone manner
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion with patients
• Experience in handling sensitive situations with empathy and professionalism
• Strong teamwork and independent problem-solving abilities
• Proficient in ICT and general administration tasks

Job responsibilities

About the Role:

As our Assistant Practice Manager, you'll support the Practice Manager in the day-to-day running of the surgery, ensuring smooth operations and the highest standard of care for our patients. This is a varied and rewarding role that combines administrative efficiency with people management and patient service.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the management of clinical and non-clinical staff
• Oversee administrative systems, procedures, and patient services
• Assist with rotas, recruitment, training, and HR processes
• Write and update practice policies and procedures
• Liaise with patients, staff, and external healthcare professionals
• Contribute to compliance with CQC standards and practice policies
• Strong administrative and ICT skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• A proactive, flexible, and supportive team player

Salary: £16-£17 per hour, dependent on experience

Hours: 37.5 hours per week - Monday to Friday 10am-6pm inclusive of 30 mins unpaid lunchbreak

Flexibility: Some flexibility is required to accommodate additional or alternative hours to cover colleagues during annual/sickness leave.

Person Specification

Experience

• GP Surgery Management Experience (minimum 2 years)
• GP Surgery Administrative Experience
• Proficient in ICT
• Proficient in use of EMISWeb or SystmOne
• Experience in supervising and appraising staff
• Human resource management
• Knowledge of NHS management and primary care structure
• Experience in writing and reviewing healthcare policies in primary care

Qualifications

• GCSE Grades C or above in English and Maths
• Ability to speak and communicate clearly and proficiently in English
• Qualifications relating to (healthcare) management

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This 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.

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