Assistant Practice Manager

Kent Local Medical Committee; Whetsted; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension Scheme

Generous annual leave

Ongoing training and professional development

Job summary

Kent Local Medical Committee is seeking a Deputy Practice Manager at Woodlands Health Centre. This vital role combines operational management with finance and governance to support high-quality patient care.

You will assist the Practice Manager and GP Partners in shaping the practice’s future while managing day-to-day operations. Ideal candidates will have strong leadership, organizational skills, and experience in healthcare or NHS settings. The position offers an opportunity for professional growth in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Strong organisational and leadership skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a busy environment.

Responsibilities

• Support operational running of the Practice.
• Assist with financial management, budgeting and performance reporting.
• Monitor contracts, claims, and income streams.

Skills

Organisational skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving ability

Job description

Deputy Practice Manager (Finance & Business Operations)

About the Role

We are seeking an enthusiastic, organised and motivated Deputy Practice Manager to join our friendly, forward‑thinking GP practice. Woodlands Health Centre is an established GP Training Practice serving a growing and diverse community of over 14,000 patients across Paddock Wood, East Peckham and Five Oak Green. We are a six‑partner practice with a strong clinical, nursing and administrative team and are part of Tonbridge Primary Care Network. This is an exciting opportunity to work closely with our newly appointed Practice Manager and GP Partners to help shape the future of the Practice. The role combines operational management, finance, governance and business support, helping to ensure the Practice continues to deliver high‑quality, safe and sustainable patient care. You will work as part of the Practice leadership team, supporting the day‑to‑day running of the organisation whilst helping to drive service improvement, financial performance and operational effectiveness.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Supporting the operational running of the Practice
• Assisting with financial management, budgeting and performance reporting
• Monitoring contracts, claims and income streams including QOF, ARRS, CQRS and enhanced services
• Supporting payroll, pensions and financial administration processes
• Overseeing operational projects and service improvements
• Supporting workforce planning, rotas and people management processes
• Assisting with governance, compliance and CQC requirements
• Supporting premises, estates and contractor management
• Producing reports and performance information for the Practice Manager and Partners
• Deputising for the Practice Manager when required

About You

• Strong organisational and leadership skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a busy environment
• Strong attention to detail and problem‑solving ability
• Confident working with financial information, data and reporting
• Positive, adaptable and solutions‑focused
• Able to build effective working relationships across teams

Desirable Experience

• Experience within primary care, healthcare or NHS settings
• Experience of finance, business management or operational management
• Knowledge of NHS contracts, enhanced services and claims processes
• Experience of governance, compliance or CQC requirements
• Experience of staff supervision, line management or workforce planning

What We Offer

• Supportive and engaged GP Partners
• Opportunity to help shape the structure and future direction of the Practice
• A collaborative, stable and friendly working environment
• NHS Pension Scheme
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities

Our Approach

We recognise that no candidate will bring every skill equally. We are looking for someone with the right attitude, aptitude and leadership potential. Following appointment, we will ensure appropriate support and development is in place to help the successful candidate grow within the role. This role would suit an experienced Deputy Practice Manager, Operations Manager, Finance Manager, Senior Administrator or an aspiring Practice Manager looking to take the next step in their career.

How to Apply

Please submit your CV and a short supporting statement outlining your experience and interest in the role to [e-mail]. For an informal discussion about the position, please contact Woodlands Health Centre.

Allington Road Paddock Wood Tonbridge Kent TN12 6AX