Medical Administrator

NHS Scotland; Dunfermline; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Oakley Medical Practice, located near Dunfermline, is seeking a Practice Manager for a full-time permanent role. You will manage finances and human resources, lead a mixed GP and nursing team, and work within an NHS setting to ensure high standards of patient care.

The successful candidate will bring strong communication and leadership skills, with an ability to drive strategy, process improvements, and team development. Salary is dependent on experience; NHS pension is available.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Prior NHS/Primary Care experience is desirable but not essential.
• Ability to provide strong leadership and strategic oversight.

Responsibilities

• The role involves financial and human resource management for the practice.
• Provide leadership and drive development of the practice.
• Coordinate with multi-disciplinary team to ensure effective patient care.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Financial management

HR management

NHS experience desirable

Tools

EMIS

Vision

Docman

Job description

PRACTICE MANAGER- Oakley Medical Practice

Contract Type: Permanent

Oakley Medical Practice, located 6 miles outside of Dunfermline, is seeking to recruit a Practice Manager. This is a full-time role and is an amazing opportunity to join a well-established practice.

We are a medium sized, semi rural practice which serves a practice population of approximately 9000 patients in the West Fife area. We have a mixed team comprising of GPs, ANP and Practice Nurses, supported by an experienced admin team. We work out of a health board building, with support staff including district nurses, health visitors, pharmacy, CTAC, and health board ANP.

The practice uses Emis (soon to be Vision) and Docman. We are proud of the professional, friendly and fun environment that we have created and as a teaching practice provide a warm welcome to our medical students, as well as FY2 placements.

The ideal candidate may already be a practice manager, an aspiring deputy practice manager or a manager from another sector with transferable skills. They will be expected to have excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Prior experience within the NHS, and Primary Care specifically, is desirable but not essential.

The role involves financial and human resource management for the practice, alongside business acumen. The candidate should have excellent leadership and communication skills at all levels, and the vision, willingness, and drive to ensure the continued success and development of our practice.

A competitive salary will be offered, which is dependent on experience. Membership of the NHS pension scheme is available.

Your covering letter should detail why you feel you are a suitable candidate for this position.

Informal visits and enquiries are welcome.

Closing Date: 02/10/2026

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

Reference: 260769

Salary: Please see advert

Contract Type: Permanent