Practice Manager

Service Care Solutions; Brighton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Service Care Solutions seeks an experienced Practice Manager to lead a GP Practice in Brighton, managing day-to-day operations and driving strategic development.

The successful candidate will oversee staff, workforce planning, budgeting and compliance with CQC requirements, ensuring high standards of patient care and effective governance within a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Experience as Practice Manager or senior management in Primary Care.
• Strong understanding of GP Practice operations.
• Knowledge of CQC requirements and clinical governance.
• Excellent leadership, organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a multidisciplinary team.
• Commercial and financial awareness.
• Commitment to delivering high standards of patient care.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing the day-to-day operations of the GP Practice.
• Leading, managing and supporting practice staff.
• Managing workforce planning, recruitment and staff development.
• Supporting the delivery of high-quality, patient-centred care.
• Ensuring compliance with CQC requirements, policies and regulations.
• Supporting clinical governance, quality improvement and risk management.
• Managing practice finances, budgets and resources.
• Monitoring performance and delivery against primary care targets (e.g. QOF).
• Developing and maintaining essential practice policies and procedures.
• Working closely with GP Partners, clinicians and the wider multidisciplinary team.
• Supporting service development and continuous improvement.
• Ensuring effective communication between staff, patients and external stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

GP Operations

CQC Knowledge

Communication

Prioritisation

Finance Awareness

Patient Care Commitment

Job description

Service Care Solutions are currently recruiting for an experienced Practice Manager to join a GP Practice in Brighton on a permanent basis.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Practice Manager or senior primary care professional looking to take responsibility for the day-to-day management, leadership and development of a GP Practice.

The Role

The successful candidate will provide strong operational and strategic leadership across the practice, ensuring the service operates effectively while maintaining high standards of patient care.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Overseeing the day-to-day operations of the GP Practice
• Leading, managing and supporting practice staff
• Managing workforce planning, recruitment and staff development
• Supporting the delivery of high-quality, patient-centred care
• Ensuring compliance with CQC requirements, policies and regulations
• Supporting clinical governance, quality improvement and risk management
• Managing practice finances, budgets and resources
• Monitoring performance and supporting delivery against QOF and other primary care targets
• Developing and maintaining effective practice policies and procedures
• Working closely with GP Partners, clinicians and the wider multidisciplinary team
• Supporting the practice with service development and continuous improvement
• Ensuring effective communication between staff, patients and external stakeholders

Requirements

• Previous experience in a Practice Manager or senior management role within Primary Care
• Strong understanding of GP Practice operations
• Knowledge of CQC requirements and clinical governance
• Excellent leadership, organisational and communication skills
• Ability to manage competing priorities and lead a multidisciplinary team
• Commercial and financial awareness
• Commitment to delivering high standards of patient care