Deputy Practice Manager (progression to Practice Manager)

Integrated Care System; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for a Deputy Practice Manager to join a friendly and progressive GP practice in London, offering a clear pathway to becoming the Practice Manager. Key responsibilities include supporting the operational management of the practice, overseeing financial processes such as payroll and budget monitoring, and assisting with HR and compliance management. The ideal candidate should possess strong organisational, leadership, and communication skills, along with a proactive and patient-focused approach.

Qualifications

• Excellent organisational and leadership skills, with the ability to motivate a team.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Previous experience in general practice or healthcare management is preferred.
• Sound understanding of primary care policies and compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Support the Practice Manager in the day-to-day operational management of the practice.
• Assume responsibility for facilities management.
• Help maintain compliance with CQC, NHS and other statutory obligations.

Skills

Organisational skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal abilities

Proficiency with IT systems

Tools

EMIS

Job description

Deputy Practice Manager (progression to Practice Manager)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for adynamic and motivated Deputy Practice Manager to join our friendly andprogressive GP practice. This role offers a clear development pathway to becomethe Practice Manager, making it ideal for an ambitious individuallooking to take the next step in their career.

Working closely with the current PracticeManager and partners, you will support the smooth and efficient running of thepractice, ensuring the delivery of high-quality patient services and theeffective management of our administrative and support teams.

Main duties of the job

• Support the Practice Manager in the day-to-day operational management of the practice.
• Support financial processes, including payroll, invoicing and budget monitoring.
• Assist with HR processes.
• Assume responsibility for facilities management
• Help maintain compliance with CQC, NHS and other statutory and contractual obligations.
• Contribute to service improvement, patient engagement and practice development projects.
• Assist with policies, audits and preparation for inspections.
• Deputise for the Practice Manager in their absence, with a view to transitioning into the Practice Manager role.

About us

Manor Brook Medical Practice is awell-established practice serving approximately 12,500 patients. We arecommitted to delivering high quality, patient centred care and fostering apositive and collaborative working culture for our staff. We enjoy a positive relationship and workclosely with 3 other practices within our PCN.Our clinical team comprises GPs, a nursing team, clinical pharmacists,first contact physios, a mental health practitioner, social prescribers andcare co-ordinators. We are also atraining practice, supporting GP registrars, medical students and studentnurses.

Job responsibilities

• Support the Practice Manager in the day-to-day operational management of the practice.
• Support financial processes, including payroll, invoicing and budget monitoring.
• Assist with HR processes.
• Assume responsibility for facilities management
• Help maintain compliance with CQC, NHS and other statutory and contractual obligations.
• Contribute to service improvement, patient engagement and practice development projects.
• Assist with policies, audits and preparation for inspections.
• Deputise for the Practice Manager in their absence, with a view to transitioning into the Practice Manager role.

Person Specification

Experience

• Excellent organisational and leadership skills, with the ability to motivate a team.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Previous experience in general practice or healthcare management is preferred.
• Sound understanding of primary care policies, standards and compliance requirements is preferred.
• Proficiency with IT systems; experience with EMIS or similar clinical systems is desirable.
• Proactive, flexible and resilient with a patient-focused approach.
• Eager to develop and progress into a Practice Manager role.

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.