Practice Manager

NHS; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Blackburn seeks a skilled Practice Manager to take charge of operational leadership and strategic planning. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in healthcare management, human resources, and financial oversight. They will drive initiatives to improve patient care and lead a committed team. This role offers opportunities for personal growth and a chance to make a significant impact in the community. The organization values inclusivity and supports ongoing professional development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

NHS pension contributions

Fully funded health benefit plan

Flexible working opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in a complex healthcare environment.
• Experience with HR processes and strategic planning.
• Ability to manage financial matters effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership.
• Manage financial accountability and risk assessments.
• Develop and lead a high-performing team.

Skills

Leadership and management

Strong HR and employment law knowledge

Financial management

Project management

Inspirational leadership

Organised and proactive problem solver

Education

Degree-level education or vocational training equivalent

Job description

At Cornerstone Healthcare, you'll be joining a respected, values-ledorganisation with a strong Christian ethos, reputation for innovation, and apractice team that is capable, committed and enjoyable to work with.

This is a senior leadership role with real influence where your ideasand strategic thinking will have a tangible and lasting impact. If you are ahands-on leader with excellent people skills, a proactive approach toinnovation and improvement, a passion for enabling teams to flourish, and wantto make a real difference to patient care, this job may be for you.

We are looking for a Practice Manager who shares the values of ourpractice ethos to help us shape the future of the practice in an ever changinghealthcare environment. Please see the attached person specification andpractice profile for further details. Primary care experience isstrongly recommended, but not essential.

TO APPLY PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR CV AND A COMPLETED APPLICATION FORM (SEE ATTACHMENTS FOR TEMPLATE) TO:

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Main duties of the job

You will hold overallresponsibility for the strategic, operational, and financial leadership of the practice.A key early focus will be strengthening and developing the management team sothe practice runs effectively through empowered leadership, allowing you to focus onstrategic planning, partnership matters, and development opportunities.

About us

CornerstonePractice is a friendly, well-established GP practice supported by a strong andcommitted GP Partnership and an excellent management team. Celebrating 35 yearsin 2023, we operate across four sites three in Blackburn and one inOswaldtwistle serving a diverse patient population of over 28,000 people, witha particular heart for supporting those living in deprived communities.

Our Christianvalues shape the way we work, influencing both the care we provide and the waywe support one another as a team (see our attached practice ethos). We are anaccredited training practice with a vibrant learning environment, training GPRegistrars, AHPs, Practice Nurses, and Clinical Pharmacists. We are ratedGood by the Care Quality Commission in all areas, and held in high regard byour patients. We are an active and committed member of the Blackburn East PCN.We offer a supportive and welcoming team culture, competitive salary, NHSpension contributions, fully funded health benefit plan, potential for flexibleworking, full induction with ongoing training, and genuine opportunities forpersonal and professional development.

We are locatedin a beautiful part of Lancashire, with all our sites easily accessible fromthe M65.

Job responsibilities

Main responsibilities include:

Human resources and team leadership

Partnership support and governance

Financial management and accountability

Risk management, Information governance and compliance

Patient and community services

Facilities and Premises Management

Maintain confidentiality and professional conduct

Lead training and development

Maintain the Practice's ethos and values

Please see attached Job Description for full details

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Degree-level education or vocational training equivalent

Experience

• Leadership and management in a complex organisation
• Experience in HR, recruitment, wellbeing
• Strategic planning and delivering change
• Financial management (budgeting, payroll, pensions)
• Experience in GP or NHS primary care
• Experience working with PCNs or community partners

Knowledge, Skills and Leadership

• Strong HR and employment law knowledge
• Understanding of NHS governance
• Project management and service improvement
• Financial literacy and budget analysis
• Inspirational, values-led leader
• Calm, resilient, adaptable
• Organised, proactive problem solver
• Commitment to inclusivity and continuous learning
• Sympathetic to Christian ethos; willing to support environment
• Driving licence for travel between sites
• Knowledge of local health/social care systems
• Awareness of primary care challenges/NHS policy
• Understanding of premises/facilities management
• Engagement with patient/community groups
• Willingness to work flexibly

Knowledge, Skills and Leadership

• Strong HR and employment law knowledge
• Understanding of NHS governance
• Project management and service improvement
• Financial literacy and budget analysis
• Inspirational, values-led leader
• Calm, resilient, adaptable
• Organised, proactive problem solver
• Commitment to inclusivity and continuous learning
• Sympathetic to Christian ethos; willing to support environment
• Driving licence for travel between sites
• Knowledge of local health/social care systems
• Awareness of primary care challenges/NHS policy
• Understanding of premises/facilities management
• Engagement with patient/community groups
• Willingness to work flexibly

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.