Deputy Practice Manager

NHS; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A friendly GP surgery in London is seeking a part-time Deputy Practice Manager. The role involves managing the reception team, assisting GPs and Nurses, and ensuring efficient service delivery. The practice values communication and teamwork, fostering a family-like atmosphere.

Qualifications

• Experience managing people is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deputising for the Practice Manager.
• Managing the Reception team and rota.
• Assisting GPs, Nurses, and the Practice Manager with patient-related tasks.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Flexibility

Education

Experience working in a GP surgery

Experience with IT systems used within a GP Surgery

Job description

Job Summary

We are a medium-sized GP Surgery located in a lovely community between Bounds Green and Wood Green. We foster a warm, welcoming environment and operate with an open and honest policy. Everyone is treated with respect, and we see each other as family. We are seeking a Deputy Practice Manager as our current one is due to retire in September. We are also open to training a Senior Administrator or Reception Manager interested in managing and advancing their career in Primary Care.

The position is for 26 hours per week over 4 days, with overtime available.

Main Duties of the Job

Main Duties Include:

• Deputising for the Practice Manager
• Managing incoming private work and distributing it to Admin Support
• Assisting GPs and Nurses with patient queries, referrals, and tasks
• Managing the Reception Team and rota

About Us

We are a friendly GP surgery in Wood Green/Bounds Green seeking an enthusiastic, hardworking, and flexible part-time Deputy Practice Manager to join our team. Our practice includes 5 GPs, 2 Nurses, and 3 pharmacists. We have a close-knit Administration/Reception team of 7 members who work together to ensure efficient and safe service delivery for our patients. Most of us are long-serving staff, and we operate like a family, leveraging each other's strengths. Great communication and teamwork are essential.

Additional Details

Date posted: 09 April 2025

Salary: Depending on experience

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Part-time

Reference number: A1979-25-0000

Job location: 22 Cheshire Road, London, N22 8JJ

Job Responsibilities

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Deputising for the Practice Manager
• Managing the Reception team and rota
• Supporting the Reception team with queries and issues
• Managing incoming private work and supporting Admin staff
• Assisting GPs, Nurses, and the Practice Manager with patient-related tasks and referrals
• Mentoring junior team members

Person Specification

Experience

• Essential: Experience working in a GP surgery
• Essential: Experience with IT systems used within a GP Surgery
• Desirable: Experience managing people

Other Requirements

This role is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check, as per the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.

Employer Details

Employer Name: Cheshire Road Surgery

Address: 22 Cheshire Road, London, N22 8JJ

Website: https://www.cheshireroadsurgery.co.uk/