Deputy Practice Manager

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

Job summary

A community healthcare provider in London seeks a Deputy Practice Manager for a part-time position (26 hours per week). The role involves managing the Reception team and supporting GPs/Nurses. Ideal candidates should have previous experience in a GP surgery and familiarity with related IT systems. This is a permanent position with opportunities for training and career progression.

Qualifications

• Experience of working in a GP surgery.
• Experience in IT systems used within a GP Surgery.

Responsibilities

• Deputising for the Practice Manager.
• Managing the Reception team/rota.
• Being on hand to support the Reception team with any queries/issues.
• Managing incoming private work and distributing to Admin Support.
• Assisting GPs/Nurses/Practice Manager with patient queries, tasks, referrals and any other issues.
• Mentoring the junior members of the team.

Job description

Overview

Job Summary
We are a medium size GP Surgery in the heart of a lovely community between Bounds Green and Wood Green. We have a warm and welcoming environment with an open and honest policy. Everyone is treated with respect and we see each other as family. We are looking for a Deputy Practice Manager as our current manager retires in September. We would be willing to train a Senior administrator/Reception Manager who is interested in Managing and progressing their career in Primary Care.

The job is 26 hours per week over 4 days with overtime available.

Responsibilities

• Deputising for the Practice Manager
• Managing incoming Private work and distributing to Admin Support
• Assisting GPs/Nurses with patient queries, referrals and patient tasks
• Managing the Reception Team/Rota
• Mentoring the junior members of the team
• Being on hand to support the Reception team with any queries or issues

About Us

Friendly GP surgery in Wood Green/Bounds Green looking for enthusiastic, hardworking and flexible part-time Deputy Practice Manager to join their team. We are a medium sized GP surgery with 5 GPs, 2 Nurses and 3 pharmacists. We have a close-knit Administration/Reception team of 7 that work together to run an efficient and safe service for our patients. With most of us being long-serving staff, we are like a family and value great communication and teamwork.

Details

Date posted: 16 September 2025

Pay scheme: Other

Salary: Depending on experience

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Part-time

Reference number: A1979-25-0001

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

Job Description

Job responsibilities

• Deputising for the Practice Manager
• Managing the Reception team/rota
• Being on hand to support the Reception team with any queries/issues
• Managing incoming private work and distributing to Admin Support
• Assisting GPs/Nurses/Practice Manager with patient queries, tasks, referrals and any other issues
• Mentoring the junior members of the team

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a GP surgery
• Experience in IT systems used within a GP Surgery

Desirable

• Experience with managing people

Disclosure and DBS

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.