Medical Practice Manager

Practice Manager

Location: Stretford, Trafford, Greater Manchester, England

Salary: £45,000- £60,000 per annum (dependent on experience)

Hours: Full-time

Contract: Permanent

About Us:

Delamere Medical Practice is a well-established, patient-focused GP practice serving a diverse community in the town of Stretford in Trafford, Greater Manchester. We pride ourselves as CQC rated Outstanding Practice, delivering high-quality care and fostering a supportive team environment. We are now seeking an experienced and dynamic Practice Manager to lead our operations and help us continue to thrive and lead.

Job Description:

We are looking for a motivated Practice Manager to oversee the day-to-day running of our surgery. You will play a key role in ensuring the smooth operation of our practice, managing staff, and enhancing patient satisfaction. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Managing practice finances, budgets, and NHS contracts
• Leading and supporting our team of clinical and administrative staff
• Ensuring compliance with CQC standards and healthcare regulations
• Driving improvements in patient services and practice efficiency
• Liaising with external partners, including the NHS
• Maintaining and building strong relationships with Primary Care Networks (PCNs)

Person Specification:

• Proven experience in healthcare management (GP practice experience preferred)
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills
• Knowledge of NHS systems, funding, and compliance requirements
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
• IT proficiency (experience with EMIS or similar systems)
• Ability to motivate, manage, coach, train, deliver performance
• Excellent communication skills (written, oral, presenting)
• Effective time management
• Excellent leadership
• Problem-solving/analytical skills
• Timely/effective solutions/output delivery
• Opportunity exploitation/negotiation ability with excellent business acumen
• Strong IT skills
• Strategic thinker/negotiator
• Prioritisation, delegation, deadline adherence
• Networking/building relationships
• Develop/implement/embed policy/procedure

Personal Qualities:

• Delivery focused
• Flexible/cooperative
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Motivated/proactive
• Forward thinker, solutions-focused
• Work under pressure
• Confident/assertive/resilient
• Drive/deliver change effectively
• Motivate teams, enhance morale, positive environment

Other Requirements:

• Flexibility beyond office hours
• DBS check
• Maintain confidentiality
• Full UK driving licence

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and NHS pension scheme
• Supportive and friendly team environment
• Opportunities for professional development
• Flexibility of working from home

How to Apply:

If you’re ready to make a difference in our practice, please send your CV and a cover letter to hayley.brelsford@nhs.net